4 Information Technology Jobs in Uganda jobs

Job Description   Learn and understand the policies and procedures of the company. Attend all trainings as nominated by the company. Execute company projects. Assist in the collection of data, preparation of reports and analytical reviews, as necessary. Prepare and submit monthly reports to the respective supervisors. Propose improvements and update procedures in the assigned department. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.    Candidate profile   The candidate must have graduated in the last 12 months with a second class upper degree in either of the following fields: Business, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering or Science related discipline. He/she should possess leadership skills and have the ability to work in a multi cultural environment.  He/she should be able to work in a team, be self driven, innovative and willing to learn. He/she should have good communication and interpersonal skills.   Offer ID 19546BR Métier Business Development, Strategy Economics, General Finance Responsibility, Cost Control & Reporting, Accounting, Cash & Financing Management, Business Information Systems Region, department, area Uganda Workplace location (Precisions/Keywords) Total Uganda Limited, 8th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala. Employment type Fixed term position Contract duration 18 Duration unit Months Experience level required 0 - 3 years Affiliate (if known) TOTAL UGANDA Branch Marketing & Services Salary currency UGX Interview location Total Uganda Limited, 8th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala. Proposed start date 01/09/2019 About us / company profile   Total is a global integrated energy producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas company, and the world’s second-ranked solar energy operator with SunPower. Our 100,000 employees around the world are committed to better energy that is safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to as many people as possible.  As a responsible corporate citizen, we focus on ensuring that our operations in more than 130 countries worldwide consistently deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.  www.total.com   In Africa, besides exploration and production and renewable energies, Total is active across the whole petroleum product supply chain (service station network, general trade, lubricants, aviation fuels, bitumen, LPG) in more than 40 countries, where the Group is the sector leader with an estimated 18% market share. Around 1.8 million customers are served every day at one of TOTAL's 4,200 service stations on the continent. Total has been present in Uganda since 1955 through its marketing operations. Total Uganda has over 170 stations countrywide offering a wide range of products and services.   https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&jobId=1515373&partnerid=30080&siteid=6558#jobDetails=1515373_6558  

ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world  achieve Zero Hunger  in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT These jobs are found in Country Offices (COs), Regional Bureaux (RBs), and Headquarters (HQ). The Job holders report to a Head of the Unit, Chief, or Information Technology Officer, or the designate. At this level, work is carried out under the direct supervision of a more senior staff. Job holders work in a team and are expected to produce organised and accurate technical work. JOB PURPOSE To deliver standard software and hardware support services, as well as monitoring and maintaining a wide range of information sources, to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer/Programme Associate, the incumbent will be responsible to deliver standard software and hardware support services, as well as monitoring and maintaining a wide range of information sources, to contribute to the effective delivery of IT services. Carry-out system and equipment maintenance tasks, such as back-up system data and system protection, to ensure they are running effectively and enable easy and efficient use. Undertake basic, monitoring and troubleshooting of server systems to ensure a consistent delivery of IT services to staff. Respond to basic queries about technology and systems to support the correct application of technology Receive and inspect all incoming assets and report discrepancies in IT materials inventory to senior colleagues to ensure materials are effectively tracked. Perform basic beta testing and support the roll out of new versions of centrally supported software to ensure software is operational for WFP staff. Ensure information is up to date and accurate within inventories, databases, websites, and archives to support senior officers in managing these systems. With direction from senior colleagues, collect information to be included in standard materials such as training documentation and web content to contribute to the availability of information about services and products. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures as required to provide support in enabling emergency food assistance needs to be met. Identify any issues in the programme and report them to the relevant senior staff at the field level. Any further duties as assigned  by the field office leadership. 4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES Purpose Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.  Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission. People Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.  Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor. Performance Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.  Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.  Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field. Partnership Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.  Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.  Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.   STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in IT related discipline At least three (3) year’s relevant work experience in IT from a reputable organization; Language: Fluency in English. Fluency in Swahili is an added advantage.                   Working Knowledge in one of the local languages spoken in South West Uganda FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES   Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Governance, Strategy and Architecture Demonstrates awareness of overall IT governance structure and system architecture development to support the process and assist in design of interaction between systems Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization Has basic understanding of project management principles to provide basic estimates on timing, resource utilisation and costs to facilitate the project planning process. Technical Expertise Understands technical aspects of own job and applies them in a thorough and systematic manner to analyze customer’s technical issues and offer value adding advice and/or solutions. Service Management Understands and follows the established standards and protocols for service excellence within own domain to maintain quality of delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction. Client Management Demonstrates working understanding of existing hardware, software, servers and network management to resolve users’ routine problems using WFP’s established processes and tools. Procurement and Contract Management Assists in the technology selection process by collating information on vendors and/or products for evaluation against criteria. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE • Academic or professional experience in computer science. • Has experience resolving level 1 IT issues.   https://career5.successfactors.eu//career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=106002&_ga=2.204407312.168036987.1562932525-670796653.1562932525

About Fenix Fenix International is a next-generation energy company. Our mission is to transform our customers’ quality of life through disruptive innovation in energy and financial services. To date, Fenix has sold over 400,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda and Zambia, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2 million people. In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets - Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Mozambique - and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality. Job Overview Fenix International is looking for an experienced full stack developer to join the Fenix Global Software Core team to help deliver affordable solar power to emerging markets in Uganda and the larger East African community.  Key responsibilities will involve integrating SMS, Mobile Money and USSD services from our partners in all Fenix markets into our core application. You should be confident in using Python and have experience integrating payment and SMS services with any of the major telcos in Africa.   Responsibilities Review Partner API documentation and propose integration strategy Develop the integration modules required by core application Perform System Integration Tests with the respective integrated partners Troubleshoot production issues related to integrated applications Manage the technical relationship between Fenix and our integrated partners Required Skills & Experience Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science preferred) 5+ year’s professional experience in Software Development  Programming language proficiency in Python Working knowledge of both high-level object oriented and low-level procedural programming concepts. Able to implement quickly, iterate, and then stabilize and integrate Solid communication skills – both written and oral in English Excitement about Fenix’s mission and a deep desire to make an impact on off-grid and financially underserved customers in sub-Saharan Africa Ability and drive to work independently Thrives on teamwork Commitment to live and work with Fenix in East Africa. ​​​​​​​ Desired Skills & Experience Experience building and integrating with Mobile Money, SMS and USSD services in Africa Experience with the Django web framework Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines Server backend management experience (Linux, MySQL, Nginx, etc) Creative problem-solving skills Prior experience with software Design for Testability (white-box, unit testing) Working knowledge of good practices for computer and data security Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Interest in products for emerging markets To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting at www.fenixintl.com/careers/. In your cover letter, please be sure to highlight the following: Why you are interested in Fenix International, and What excites you about this particular role. Fenix offers a competitive salary and a fun, fast-paced and high-growth work environment. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.   https://fenixintl.applytojob.com/apply/job_20190705122315_SXIZ2QA4PZLDCPE9/Full-Stack-Software-Engineer?source=CJET

About Fenix Fenix International is a next-generation energy company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our customers through inclusive energy and financial services. To date, Fenix has sold over 400,000 Solar Home Systems across Africa, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 2 million people.  Our flagship product is the ReadyPay Solar Power System - one of the world’s most affordable and accessible sources of power to those living off-grid. Providing phone charging, lights, radios, and even TVs, ReadyPay is available from just $0.40 per-day and financed over 18-months via Mobile Money platforms. We pride ourselves on generating financing plans that are flexible, inclusive and affordable to ensure the greatest reach and impact.  In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralised and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets - Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria - and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality. Job Overview Fenix is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and disciplined Global Financial Operations Associate with a passion for entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and financial inclusion as well as relevant experience in financial operations & accounting. This position is a unique leadership role in a fast-paced start up at the front lines of renewable energy and mobile payment technology.  The Global Financial Operations Associate will report directly to the Global Financial Operations Manager as well as collaborate with other directors to manage the Accounting Team and ensure timely and accurate reporting as well as implement processes and controls to ensure best practices and adherence to global accounting standards and tax laws. Key Responsibilities Support existing expansion markets Help to oversee and assist countries with all monthly reporting and analysis Review completion of financial reconciliations and inventory management Support country operation teams Assist & monitor inventory deliveries  Provide support to country operations teams with production & inventory tracking Examine opportunities to increase efficiency, communication & systems between teams  Provide SAP training & support Assist Director of Finance to improve SAP ERP system roll out by rolling out new modules, reporting and dashboards & lead API roll out Roll out Materials Planning module in SAP, coordinating closely with the operations team to better forecast and execute inventory ordering Roll out Budgeting and Forecasting module in SAP, coordinating closely with country leads and department heads to enable annual team budgeting and forecasting within SAP Develop and roll out Hana dashboard reporting to take the place of EBITDA reporting via an interactive daily sales/COGS report along with weekly expense estimates Develop additional custom reporting both in SAP and Tableau to support global and country teams Roll out API, ensuring correct data capture between Fenix DB and SAP on a daily basis and creating Tableau reporting to test and validate API Maintain APIs going forward  Participate in global financial reporting activities, including: Oversee monthly financial reporting including financial reporting for war room, steering committee and ad hoc financial reporting. Oversee budget and forecast vs. actual reporting, coordinating with global department heads and country teams to assess and respond to differences Oversee compilation weekly EBITDA tracking tools across all specific new markets Maintain and improve Fenix Chart of Accounts across all operations Assist in conducting at least 3 strategic analysis initiatives to help improve Fenix operations, cash flow management, tax & accounting  Required Skills & Experience B.A or B.S in Accounting, IT or Business Minimum 3 years of professional experience  Significant experience in operational finance, specifically in budgeting and forecasting Advanced proficiency in SAP BusinessOne Advanced quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in excel Ability to work with a multicultural team of financial operations staff Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (English) Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature Attention to detail, strategic thinker A passion for Fenix and our customers!  Highly Desired Skills Familiarity with rolling out an API a plus Higher level certifications in accounting, ERP IT or finance Work experience in a multinational company or financial institution, preferably with operations in Africa Understanding of rural BOP markets, microfinance, mobile telecom and/or renewable energy industries in East Africa French or Portuguese a plus To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter through the job posting at www.fenixintl.com/careers/. Fenix offers a competitive salary, equity and a fun work environment. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.   https://fenixintl.applytojob.com/apply/job_20190703132212_5DEZAAUYPX9YJW4X/Global-Financial-Operations-Associate?source=CJET