Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions that exist in Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)
SECURITY OFFICER (1 POSITION)
Main task
Managing security matters and ensuring safety of the Corporation assets.
Key result Areas
• Ensure that they are adequate security measures in place in all Corporation's sites.
• Work with contracted security personnel to implement proper security controls.
• Enforce controls to check both human and vehicle traffic in and out of the Corporation's premises.
• Enforce controls that check against espionage, damage to property and public safety.
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies in solving crime.
• Conduct security surveys and design appropriate assignment instructions
• Visiting incident scenes, investigating and compiling detailed reports
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Job requirement
Diploma in Law plus certificate in Administration with more than 5 years working experience in Security Agencies like Police Force and/or Prisons Service.
CREDIT ASSISTANT (1 POSITION)
MAIN TASK
To assist in timely and effective revenue collection for the corporation
Job requirement
QUALIFICATIONS:
B. Com or BBA (Accounting option)
EXPERIENCE:
3 years working experience in debt collection in a similar industry. Good interpersonal and communication skills
SENIOR PERSONAL SECRETARY (2 Positions)
Key result areas
• Oversee the creation, proper maintenance, storage and retrieval of electronic and hard files and documents.
• Serve as the key focal point on any management, financial issues, reports and information.
• Provide general administration of the office.
• Manage executive time including public engagements the Supervisors.
• Plan and execute internal and external communication from the Supervisor's Office.
• Ensuring safety of office property.
• Attend to all staff and visitors who come to the Supervisor's office.
• Keep the Supervisor's diary updated and reminding him of all his appointments and making follow ups.
• Read, sorting and issue out all the incoming and outgoing mail.
• Remind and collect reports from other staff as required by the Supervisor's from time to time.
• From time to time, perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.
Job requirement
Person's specifications
• A degree in Secretarial Studies from a recognized University/ Institution OR A level plus a UNEB Diploma in Secretarial Studies with speed of 50/100 wpm in typing and shorthand respectively.
• Good communication plus and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and well developed office management skills.
• Computer operational skills.
• 3 Year working experience in secretarial duties
SALES EXECUTIVES (7 Positions)
Main Task
To promote and sell Corporation products
Key result areas
• Initiate market exploration and develop useful tools.
• Retain and grow the existing and secured customer base.
• Identify the potential of clients and ma\\e recommendation to Management
• Meet and exceed the business targets outlined.
• Submit monthly sales report
• Refer to all relevant information and starts to target new customers.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Job requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Diploma in Marketing EXPERIENCE
At least 2-3 years experience in a large and busy organization
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (1 position)
Main Task
To be in charge of ensuring proper financial management and accountability for the resources of the Organisation.
Key result areas
• To head the finance Department
• To manage the Organization's financial planning and budgeting process.
• Prepare budget requisition to Government based upon agreed work plans.
• Manage the preparation of books of accounts in accordance with Government of Uganda Accounting Instructions.
• Manage special projects and local accounts.
• Prepare financial statements for external auditing
• Review and update the accounting and financial reporting system of the Organisation.
• Establish and improve upon existing internal controls and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from
Job requirement
Person specifications
• Possession of a Master degree in Accounting, Finance and / or Management and membership to a professional body (ACCA, CPA) are added advantage.
• At least 10 years experience in a Government aided large corporate organization with at least 5 years experience at management level.
• A demonstrable background of professional and strategic leadership, highly motivated and a committed team player.
• Knowledge of Pastel computer accounting package is an added advantage.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER (1 POSITION)
Main task
To lead and manage the human resource function and to provide advisory role and support in relations to all human resource matters.
Key Result Areas
• To develop and implement human resource strategies in areas of human resource planning , training and development of staff welfare, performance and reward management.
• To formulate, review and implement coherent human resource and administrative policies, systems, plans and procedures.
• To participate in developing the Organisation's strategy and annual plans.
• Responsible for storage of human resource records for purposes of facilitating performance appraisal, evaluation and future planning and decision making.
• To develop training programmes and budget.
• To ensure that job descriptions for all positions in, the Organization are updated,
• Determining the best method to foster communication and motivate employees in the Organization.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Job requirement
Person specifications
• Possession of a Master of Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology with a Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management is an added advantage pi us a good degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration pr Social Sciences plus professional membership to Human Resource Management body.
• Should have an 8 years experience in human resource management; 3 of which should be in a managerial position.
TELEVISION MANAGER (1 POSITION)
Main task
To plan .direct and coordinate all activities in Television Department and produce quality output to satisfy our customers
Job requirement
Person's specifications
A degree in Electronic Media with a bias in TV OR Mass Communication plus a Post graduate Training in Journalism and Communication will be an added advantage.
5 years experience in Broadcasting industry preferably in fast moving Television or Radio industry. Good marketing and interpersonal skills, management and leadership skills. Good research and analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
IT MANAGER (1 POSITION)
Main task
To plan, coordinate and direct IT research to facilitate computer related activities..
Key Result areas
• Plans and coordinates installation of hardware and soft ware, programming and systems designs, development of computer networks and implementation of internet and intranet sites.
• Identifies appropriate standards to procure necessary broadcast technology and multi media equipment at the least cost and in the most expeditious manner.
• Analyzes the computer and information needs of staff in the corporation from an operational and strategic perspective and determines immediate and long range equipment requirements.
• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates.
• Stays abreast of the latest technology to ensure the corporation does not lag behind competitors.
• Plans for technological IT upgrades and informs the IT Officer of the intended move to implement the intended upgrades
• Ensures compilation of website usage statistics and user feedback, analyses and recommends changes in the editorial policy and site design.
• Ensures that there is immediate rectification of hardware and software breakdowns and that there is upkeep, maintenance and security of networks.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by Manager Technical Services.
Job requirement
Person's specifications
• Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science/ Engineering or Information Technology. Masters in IT Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCST) Certificate .CCNA and CISCO Training will be added advantage.
• At least 5 years working experience in IT is desirable. Those familiar with high end machines and broadcast software stand better advantage
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (1
Position)
Main Task
The Accountant will support the Finance Manager in ensuring proper financial management and accountability of the Organization's resources.
Key Result Areas
• Interact with other departments and business units to resolve financial related issues.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and associated analysis.
• Recommend accounting related process improvements.
• Assist in the development of the Organization's financial and accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for financial roll up and accuracy of the annual business plan.
• Record financial transactions in a ledger system.
• Prepare and check monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts
• Reconcile bank balances
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
Job requirement
Person's specifications
B Com or BBA (Accounting) with parts of a professional body such as ACCA or CPA as an added advantage. Experience: at least 5 years experience in accounting field and busy working environment. Knowledge of pastel accounting packages like
DRIVER (2 Positions)
Key result areas
• Ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services driving office vehicles for transport of authorized staff.
• Ensure that day today maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor mechanical problems, timely service and arrangement for major repairs.
• Protect vehicles and property therein.
• From time to time, perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management
Job requirement
Person specification 0- Level Certificate, A clean driving license for class B,CM and DH. A certificate in Motor vehicle mechanics will be added advantage. Seven years experience of driving in reputable organization.
6. JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (1 Position)
Main task
To support the human resource function in UBC
Key result areas
• Assisting in the preparation of human resource reports and draft routine correspondences like appointments letters, promotions and confirmations.
• Checking, maintaining attendance registers and generating monthly attendance reports for all staff.
• Extracting input data from various sources in the human resource database.
• Checking and maintaining personal files.
• Preparing leave roster for all staff.
• Verifying benefits and other human related claims for accuracy and conformity to rules and regulations.
• Identifying staff training needs in processing various actions, and answering a variety of inquiries as well as supply readily available information from office files.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Management from time to time.
If you believe you have the above requirements, please forward your application letter accompanied by a detailed C.V, Photocopies of Certificates & testimonials plus names of 2(two) referees and their contacts to the:
P.O. Box 2038, Kampala
Not later than Monday, August 08, 2011 at 5pm. Please indicate the post you have applied for in the right hand corner of the envelope
