• Monitor and review the effectiveness of the internal control systems and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Performing internal risk assessments.
• Team leading in field audits and reporting on Audit findings.
• Develop and maintain the skills, knowledge and expertise to make valuable contribution to the Audit team.
• Manage productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide input into the maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology.
• Report key trends and portfolio performance to senior management.
• Manage the expense budget ensuring actual expenses are within the budget.

• University degree preferably in Business related field.
• Professional qualifications in either banking or finance, ACIB, CPA, ACCA, CISA.
• At least 6 years banking and /or professional audit experience. Exposure in Treasury, Risk and Credit management will be added advantage.
• Demonstrate leadership capacity.
• Analytical skills required to mine underlying business risks.
• Comprehensive understanding of all Banking products and services.
• Robust in the face of pressure.
• Capacity to manage numerous deliverables within strict deadlines.
• Superior communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to commit time to business travel as required.
• Excellent report writing skills.

These positions are very demanding which a very attractive and competitive package for the right candidate will be offered.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the respective job title in the subject field to recruitment @ kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 1st April 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

• Manager, Fund Management
• Manager, Programming
• Manager, Corporate Services
• Manager, Internal Audit

• Membership of ICPAU or equivalent body.
• Full understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven strategic thinking ability.
• Project and change management experience.
• Understanding of effective information delivery techniques including training, marketing and communication.
• Thorough understanding of public sector financial management and accounting processes and procedures.
• Understanding of the funding processes and procedures of development partners.
• Experience in developing and describing the future vision, in a way that encourages and motivates staff to follow
• Experience in a position with strategic focus, ability to rise above detail, to summarise overall patterns, assess value, and see trends.
  
• Experience in delegation, managing workloads and work streams, budgeting and monitoring costs and ensuring compliance
• Experience in building teams and fostering relationships.

• Excellent knowledge of the road sector in Uganda especially the classification, administration and funding systems
• Proven strategic thinking.
• Project and change management experience.
• Experience in the development of road sector programmes, and in the methods used to determine priorities; understanding of the principles of road 'management.
• Working knowledge of current computerised Road Management Systems and associated planning tools;
• Understanding of effective information delivery techniques including education, marketing and communication.
• Experience in a position with strategic focus, ability to rise above detail, to summarise overall patterns, assess value, and see trends.
• Experience in: delegation, managing workloads and work streams, budgeting and monitoring costs, and ensuring compliance.
• Experience in building teams and fostering relationships.

• Good knowledge of Corporate Governance issues and the intricacies of the legal environment locally in Uganda and internationally.
  
• Thorough understanding of public sector administration.
  
• Working knowledge and experience of finance, procurement and company laws.
  
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Significant experience in a senior capacity of human resource management and development.
• Experience in business planning.
  
• Experience as a manager of all administrative aspects of an enterprise of similar nature to the Fund.
  
• Experience in the management of consultants and suppliers, including advanced project management techniques.

• Provide an independent investigation and appraisal function to the Board
• Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the Fund's operations.
• Confirm the compliance of the Fund with the laws, policies and operating instructions of the organisation.
• Review appropriateness of the fund risk management and mitigation - and advise on the adequacy and application of risk management.
• Review the operations and transactions of the Fund that could adversely affect the well being of the Fund
  
• Certify returns submitted to regulatory authorities, Ministry or Parliament and development partners.
• Confirm compliance with the appropriate accounting procedures and accounting controls in respect of the Fund's operations.
• Coordinate all external audits of the Fund, including from the Office of the Auditor General and assist in implementing agreed actions.

• A high degree of integrity.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of public sector administration.
• Experience in the audit of publicly funded operations
• Working knowledge and experience of finance, procurement and company laws.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the management of consultants and suppliers, including advanced project management techniques.

• These positions will be offered under a contract of three years, renewable.
• Attractive negotiable packages are available to the right candidates.

1. a capability statement detailing the applicant's general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience in the East African Region;
2. copies of testimonials;
3. detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;
4. current salary;
5. 3 referees; and
6. postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to:

The Executive Director,
Uganda Road Fund,
5th Floor Soliz House
Plot 23 Lumumba Avenue,
Kampala - Uganda

Or by email to info @ roadfund.ug

website: www.finance.go.ug

To reach the Executive Director no later than 7th December, 2009 at 5.00 p.m

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

The Uganda Road Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

Our client, a leading retailer is seeking to recruit suitable individuals to fill the following three positions. All positions will be based at the head office in Nairobi.

General Manager Information Technology (IT)
Ref: GM-IT/08/09-1

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will steer the development, planning and implementation of Information Technology (IT) policies and strategies to effectively and efficiently support business operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Formulate IT policies and strategies for the organisation;
Plan, coordinate and ensure delivery of all IT needs for the organisation;
Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of security networks;
Coordinate the design, development and implementation of disaster recovery procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems;
Plan and coordinate IT activities such as installation and upgrading of hardware and software, programming and systems design, development of computer networks, and implementation of Internet and intranet sites;
Oversee hardware maintenance, trouble shooting and user support assistance;
Develop, implement and control the IT departmental budget;
Prepare technical specifications for procurement of hardware and software and liaise with vendors; and
Advise management on current and future IT trends.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a relevant field with a relevant professional qualification and certifications such as MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

In addition, they must have a minimum of eight years relevant experience with at least three years at a management level.

Experience in the development and implementation of ICT projects will be crucial in this role, as well as excellent leadership and organisation skills.

Information Technology (IT) Security Manager
Ref: ITSM/08/09-2

Reporting to the General Manager IT, the position will provide ongoing technical advice and support on setup, maintenance and monitoring of network and computer security systems.

In addition, the incumbent will also monitor, identify and resolve security related incidents.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement and maintain information technology security monitoring and reporting mechanisms;
Develop and maintain security applications and systems including firewalls and network access control systems;
Monitor, investigate, and respond to cases of network, system abuse or attempted security violations;
Ensure security awareness among users in the organisation;
Monitor and analyze security log data including intrusion detection systems, firewalls and network traffic logs to identify security events;
Appraise and perform system security audits and vulnerability assessments;
Provide support to the anti-virus and software update servers;
Provide assistance on special projects related to security technologies;
Participate as member of the incident response team; and
Keep abreast of security trends and new technologies to enhance the current and future network security architectures and processes.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a relevant field with a professional qualification in IT or Accounting.

In addition, they must also possess relevant certifications such as CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor and CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Administrator.

They must have a minimum of six years relevant experience with broad technical experience in IT including network and system administration.

Knowledge / ability to think logically and intuitively to identify active security threats and perform forensic analysis that include financials is a must.

Internal Auditor
Ref: IA/08/09-3

Reporting to the Managing Director / Board of Directors, the position will ensure rules, procedures and regulations are being complied in a manner consistent with the organization’s objectives and policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop the annual audit plan for approval by Management and the Audit Committee of the Board;
Conduct annual risk based audit programmes to ensure compliance with set standards and specifications and liaise with external auditors;
Review internal control systems and ensure adequacy of checks and balances;
Prepare and present audit and investigation reports to Managing Director and the Audit Committee of the board;
Monitor and evaluate the status and implementation of audit recommendations; and
Undertake risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process to ensure compliance with set standards and specifications.
Applicants must possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a professional qualification – Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent.

Possession of CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor will be an added advantage.

They must have a minimum of six years relevant experience with excellent analytical skills.

For all positions, excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and writing skills are essential.

If you believe you clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the above criteria, please submit your application along with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number to reach us on or before 11 September, 2009 addressed to:

The Director,
Executive Selection Division,
Deloitte Consulting Limited
“Kirungii”, Ring Road, Westlands
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E-mail: esd @ deloitte.co.ke

Tel: +254 20 423 0000
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