6 Senior IT Specialist jobs in Uganda
HSES Specialist
McDermott
Posted today
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McDermott is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to The email will not accept any resumes.
**Job Overview:**
The HSES Specialist is responsible to apply existing knowledge and experience to support routine assignments. They will use best practices and serve as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Assist in the development and implementation of HSES plans, procedures and instructions.
+ Provide HSES guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel.
+ Provide mentorship and coaching to junior HSES staff.
+ Assist in HSES Prequalification subcontractors and vendors.
+ Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance to safe work practices.
+ Participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date.
+ Participate and execute HSES activity plan.
+ Develop Toolbox Talk (TBT) plan and supporting material.
+ Observe / assist subcontractors during the delivery of TBTs.
+ Assist with the planning of Permit to Work's (PTW's), conduct inspections and ensure compliance to PTW controls.
+ Participate in subcontractors HSES meetings
+ Assist in preparing and conducting HSES audits and inspections.
+ Initiate, monitor, and report on the progress of audit and inspection findings.
+ Assist in the development and implementation of HSES initiatives.
+ Assist and participate in emergency response drills, including preparation of reports and inspection of equipment.
+ Participate in incident investigations and prepare reports as necessary.
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ A bachelor's degree in science or engineering or equivalent in HSES related subject.
+ NEBOSH/ OSHA certified is required
+ Associate Membership - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), NIOSH or equivalent
+ ISO Management systems certified auditor (ISO 45001, 9001 & 14001)
+ 5+ years of relevant HSES experience in storage tank construction, major civil works, power plants, mining and oil and gas projects
+ Experience in incident management and RCA
+ Conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations.
+ Familiar with company and project specific HSES requirements and deliverables.
+ Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.
+ Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
+ Good interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work as a team member as well as act as team leader.
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to The email will not accept any resumes.
**Job Overview:**
The HSES Specialist is responsible to apply existing knowledge and experience to support routine assignments. They will use best practices and serve as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Assist in the development and implementation of HSES plans, procedures and instructions.
+ Provide HSES guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel.
+ Provide mentorship and coaching to junior HSES staff.
+ Assist in HSES Prequalification subcontractors and vendors.
+ Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance to safe work practices.
+ Participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date.
+ Participate and execute HSES activity plan.
+ Develop Toolbox Talk (TBT) plan and supporting material.
+ Observe / assist subcontractors during the delivery of TBTs.
+ Assist with the planning of Permit to Work's (PTW's), conduct inspections and ensure compliance to PTW controls.
+ Participate in subcontractors HSES meetings
+ Assist in preparing and conducting HSES audits and inspections.
+ Initiate, monitor, and report on the progress of audit and inspection findings.
+ Assist in the development and implementation of HSES initiatives.
+ Assist and participate in emergency response drills, including preparation of reports and inspection of equipment.
+ Participate in incident investigations and prepare reports as necessary.
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ A bachelor's degree in science or engineering or equivalent in HSES related subject.
+ NEBOSH/ OSHA certified is required
+ Associate Membership - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), NIOSH or equivalent
+ ISO Management systems certified auditor (ISO 45001, 9001 & 14001)
+ 5+ years of relevant HSES experience in storage tank construction, major civil works, power plants, mining and oil and gas projects
+ Experience in incident management and RCA
+ Conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations.
+ Familiar with company and project specific HSES requirements and deliverables.
+ Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.
+ Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
+ Good interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work as a team member as well as act as team leader.
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Communications Specialist
Habitat for Humanity
Posted 1 day ago
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Position Summary:
The Communications Specialist based within the Communications Department/unit will lead implementation of the HFHU Communications Strategy. The role supports broader communications, social media management, content development, storytelling, brand visibility, media relations, and documentation of project results to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement with Habitat for Humanity Uganda's work
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Communications Strategy Implementation
Develop, review and monitor annual communications work plans and budgets
Write management progress reports for communication activities.
Develop a communications calendar for key events and activities
Develop campaign strategies that promote affordable housing, tenure security and access to safe water services
Build the technical capacity of staff and partners to carry out effective communication engagements
Develop Concept Notes, Terms for References and Contract documents for onboarding communications service providers.
Digital & Social Media Management
Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.
Generate content such as posters, infographics, facts sheets and photo stories for social media platforms
Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.
Content Development & Storytelling
Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.
Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).
Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.
Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management
Maintain an organized repository of communications materials (stories, photos, videos).
Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.
Draft and review the HFHU Annual Reports, Calendars, Project Briefs, Capacity Statements and Policy Statements
Lead the set-up of the initial culture-in-development resource center to promote knowledge generation and sharing in Uganda and beyond.
Undertake field research and report writing; design and layout of research publications; directing audio-visual documentation and production
Media Relations & Visibility
Identify and pitch HFHU work for media opportunities, package and disseminate targeted messages for media coverage.
Manage brand and visibility through customized public campaigns for HFHU
Maintain strong collaboration with the media to ensure minimum reputation risk
Populate the bi-annual media reporting tool and disseminate to the Africa Area Office
Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.
Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.
Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications initiatives.
Administrative & Cross-functional Support
Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.
Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
Events management: support project leads to organize workshops including mobilization, workshop rapporteuring and media relations management
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Social Sciences is an added advantage
Years of Related Experience: 5 +years of working experience in Communications, Journalism, Social Marketing or Public Relations.
Experience:
Prior experience managing social media platforms or creating multimedia content.
Familiarity with photography, video editing, and/or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
Conversant with editorial guide books and styles manuals
Previous experience with Non-Government Organizations, delivering one or more of the HFHU thematic areas
Required Knowledge & Expertise
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Basic knowledge of communications tools and digital media strategies.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc).
Ability to travel to field locations.
Passion for community development and communications.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, CV, and academic documents (as one PDF, max 35MB) to
Addressed to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, Plot 1026, Lukadde Road, Kira Ward, P.O. Box , Kampala
Deadline: Tuesday, 28th October 2025 at 5:00pm EAT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hard copies will not be accepted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification
The Communications Specialist based within the Communications Department/unit will lead implementation of the HFHU Communications Strategy. The role supports broader communications, social media management, content development, storytelling, brand visibility, media relations, and documentation of project results to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement with Habitat for Humanity Uganda's work
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Communications Strategy Implementation
Develop, review and monitor annual communications work plans and budgets
Write management progress reports for communication activities.
Develop a communications calendar for key events and activities
Develop campaign strategies that promote affordable housing, tenure security and access to safe water services
Build the technical capacity of staff and partners to carry out effective communication engagements
Develop Concept Notes, Terms for References and Contract documents for onboarding communications service providers.
Digital & Social Media Management
Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.
Generate content such as posters, infographics, facts sheets and photo stories for social media platforms
Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.
Content Development & Storytelling
Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.
Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).
Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.
Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management
Maintain an organized repository of communications materials (stories, photos, videos).
Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.
Draft and review the HFHU Annual Reports, Calendars, Project Briefs, Capacity Statements and Policy Statements
Lead the set-up of the initial culture-in-development resource center to promote knowledge generation and sharing in Uganda and beyond.
Undertake field research and report writing; design and layout of research publications; directing audio-visual documentation and production
Media Relations & Visibility
Identify and pitch HFHU work for media opportunities, package and disseminate targeted messages for media coverage.
Manage brand and visibility through customized public campaigns for HFHU
Maintain strong collaboration with the media to ensure minimum reputation risk
Populate the bi-annual media reporting tool and disseminate to the Africa Area Office
Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.
Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.
Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications initiatives.
Administrative & Cross-functional Support
Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.
Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
Events management: support project leads to organize workshops including mobilization, workshop rapporteuring and media relations management
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Social Sciences is an added advantage
Years of Related Experience: 5 +years of working experience in Communications, Journalism, Social Marketing or Public Relations.
Experience:
Prior experience managing social media platforms or creating multimedia content.
Familiarity with photography, video editing, and/or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite).
Conversant with editorial guide books and styles manuals
Previous experience with Non-Government Organizations, delivering one or more of the HFHU thematic areas
Required Knowledge & Expertise
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Basic knowledge of communications tools and digital media strategies.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc).
Ability to travel to field locations.
Passion for community development and communications.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, CV, and academic documents (as one PDF, max 35MB) to
Addressed to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, Plot 1026, Lukadde Road, Kira Ward, P.O. Box , Kampala
Deadline: Tuesday, 28th October 2025 at 5:00pm EAT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hard copies will not be accepted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Cost Controls Specialist
McDermott
Posted today
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**Job Overview:**
The Cost Controls Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of cost management and with limited supervision and guidance, is responsible for cost analysis, development of possible solutions using standard procedures, and critical thinking. The Cost Controls Specialist understands company processes and key business drivers to problem solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Assist in the development and implementation of the project controls execution plan
+ Assist in project controls system setup and project initiation requirements
+ Participate in the implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in required financial and progress systems
+ Understand and follow McDermott's Cost and Progress procedures
+ Demonstrate understanding of Earned Value Management principles
+ Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable, Unit Rate, etc.)
+ Awareness of contract and construction terminology
+ Assist in Estimate Conforming
+ Understand the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope
+ Assist in the development and preparation of the forecast system and cost reports
+ Assist with invoicing and support project accounting with cost to billings reconciliations as required
+ Understand project trends and their relationship to the forecast (ie PFs, trends, commitments, labor mix, etc.)
+ Assist change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification
+ Assist in the setup and maintenance of the progress measurement system
+ Quantity surveying personnel will be required to assist in the effort to audit Issued For Construction (IFC) quantity take-offs and reported installed quantities Any discrepancy in the reported quantities would need to be resolved
+ Ensure IFC quantity take-offs are tied to turnover systems
+ Assist with the implementation of the global rules of credit and maintenance of the progress measurement system on the project
+ Ability to generate spreadsheet analysis tools for management review of progress
+ Reporting - Provide Timely and accurate Cost and Progress Measurement Data
+ Basic understanding of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress
+ Participate in Closeout Report data collection
+ Support the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields or
+ 2 - 5 years of relevant experience working for an EPC
+ Must know about earned value systems
+ Problem-solving Attitude and high level of coordination skills
+ Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks and managing efforts to meet deadlines
+ Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
+ Accepts change and works well under pressure
+ Understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus
+ Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Cost Controls Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of cost management and with limited supervision and guidance, is responsible for cost analysis, development of possible solutions using standard procedures, and critical thinking. The Cost Controls Specialist understands company processes and key business drivers to problem solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Assist in the development and implementation of the project controls execution plan
+ Assist in project controls system setup and project initiation requirements
+ Participate in the implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in required financial and progress systems
+ Understand and follow McDermott's Cost and Progress procedures
+ Demonstrate understanding of Earned Value Management principles
+ Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable, Unit Rate, etc.)
+ Awareness of contract and construction terminology
+ Assist in Estimate Conforming
+ Understand the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope
+ Assist in the development and preparation of the forecast system and cost reports
+ Assist with invoicing and support project accounting with cost to billings reconciliations as required
+ Understand project trends and their relationship to the forecast (ie PFs, trends, commitments, labor mix, etc.)
+ Assist change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification
+ Assist in the setup and maintenance of the progress measurement system
+ Quantity surveying personnel will be required to assist in the effort to audit Issued For Construction (IFC) quantity take-offs and reported installed quantities Any discrepancy in the reported quantities would need to be resolved
+ Ensure IFC quantity take-offs are tied to turnover systems
+ Assist with the implementation of the global rules of credit and maintenance of the progress measurement system on the project
+ Ability to generate spreadsheet analysis tools for management review of progress
+ Reporting - Provide Timely and accurate Cost and Progress Measurement Data
+ Basic understanding of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress
+ Participate in Closeout Report data collection
+ Support the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields or
+ 2 - 5 years of relevant experience working for an EPC
+ Must know about earned value systems
+ Problem-solving Attitude and high level of coordination skills
+ Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks and managing efforts to meet deadlines
+ Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
+ Accepts change and works well under pressure
+ Understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus
+ Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Learning and Adaptation Specialist
CBM
Posted 6 days ago
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About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
About the role:
The Learning and Adaptation Specialist will provide strategic leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based decision-making, and adaptive management across CBM’s initiatives and country offices. In this role, you will design and facilitate reflective learning processes, develop and manage knowledge-sharing platforms, and build staff and partner capacity to capture, synthesize, and apply learning through innovative tools and compelling storytelling. The primary objective of the position is to ensure that learning is systematically integrated into programmatic and strategic decision-making, driving meaningful change, inclusive participation, and improved outcomes across the organization.
This position is only filled locally in one of CBM’s permanently established entities: (ex: Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), the UK (Cambridge or remote), the US (remote), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.
Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
Facilitate learning and adaptation by embedding reflective practices, promoting knowledge exchange, and fostering evidence-based change across initiatives and countries.
Develop mechanisms to communicate right-sized data to decision-makers.
Strengthen staff and partner capacity through tools, workshops, and processes that capture, synthesize, and apply knowledge to inform strategies and decision-making.
Lead cross-country learning through Pause and Reflect sessions, Global Learning Forums, peer exchanges, and the MERLA Community of Practice, ensuring lessons are documented, shared, and applied.
Develop and manage knowledge products and digital tools (e.g., AI, visualization platforms) to expand access and engagement.
Translate technical learning into clear narratives and build staff capacity in storytelling to generate impactful learning assets.
Lead the Learning Agenda by identifying priorities, documenting findings, and sharing lessons across stakeholders.
Support change management by capturing and sharing programmatic adaptations and integrating MERLA into fundraising processes.
Develop metrics to assess the reach and influence of learning on decision-making.
Represent CBM at meetings, conferences, and with partner networks, and contribute to reports, presentations, and other knowledge products.
Travel periodically to CBM country offices to facilitate learning, capacity exchange, and partner engagement.
These are your qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Organizational Learning, International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences).
Proven expertise in facilitating data-driven learning and culturally sensitive strategic communications.
Experience convening in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning events.
Demonstrated ability to develop knowledge products and communications materials (e.g., reports, briefs, presentations, newsletters, blogs).
Experience in capacity strengthening through training, coaching, or mentorship.
Strong facilitation, organizational, and project or event management skills.
Familiarity with knowledge management systems and digital learning platforms.
Independent, agile, and flexible working style with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Professional-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking); proficiency in French preferred; additional languages an asset.
Identification with Christian values and alignment with CBM’s mandate.
What we offer
A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see “Apply Now”).
Your application should include a motivation letter, CV and relevant work references. This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis while the advert remains live. We encourage early submissions, as there is no fixed deadline.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
About the role:
The Learning and Adaptation Specialist will provide strategic leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning, evidence-based decision-making, and adaptive management across CBM’s initiatives and country offices. In this role, you will design and facilitate reflective learning processes, develop and manage knowledge-sharing platforms, and build staff and partner capacity to capture, synthesize, and apply learning through innovative tools and compelling storytelling. The primary objective of the position is to ensure that learning is systematically integrated into programmatic and strategic decision-making, driving meaningful change, inclusive participation, and improved outcomes across the organization.
This position is only filled locally in one of CBM’s permanently established entities: (ex: Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), the UK (Cambridge or remote), the US (remote), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.
Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
Facilitate learning and adaptation by embedding reflective practices, promoting knowledge exchange, and fostering evidence-based change across initiatives and countries.
Develop mechanisms to communicate right-sized data to decision-makers.
Strengthen staff and partner capacity through tools, workshops, and processes that capture, synthesize, and apply knowledge to inform strategies and decision-making.
Lead cross-country learning through Pause and Reflect sessions, Global Learning Forums, peer exchanges, and the MERLA Community of Practice, ensuring lessons are documented, shared, and applied.
Develop and manage knowledge products and digital tools (e.g., AI, visualization platforms) to expand access and engagement.
Translate technical learning into clear narratives and build staff capacity in storytelling to generate impactful learning assets.
Lead the Learning Agenda by identifying priorities, documenting findings, and sharing lessons across stakeholders.
Support change management by capturing and sharing programmatic adaptations and integrating MERLA into fundraising processes.
Develop metrics to assess the reach and influence of learning on decision-making.
Represent CBM at meetings, conferences, and with partner networks, and contribute to reports, presentations, and other knowledge products.
Travel periodically to CBM country offices to facilitate learning, capacity exchange, and partner engagement.
These are your qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Organizational Learning, International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences).
Proven expertise in facilitating data-driven learning and culturally sensitive strategic communications.
Experience convening in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning events.
Demonstrated ability to develop knowledge products and communications materials (e.g., reports, briefs, presentations, newsletters, blogs).
Experience in capacity strengthening through training, coaching, or mentorship.
Strong facilitation, organizational, and project or event management skills.
Familiarity with knowledge management systems and digital learning platforms.
Independent, agile, and flexible working style with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Professional-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking); proficiency in French preferred; additional languages an asset.
Identification with Christian values and alignment with CBM’s mandate.
What we offer
A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see “Apply Now”).
Your application should include a motivation letter, CV and relevant work references. This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis while the advert remains live. We encourage early submissions, as there is no fixed deadline.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Senior Principal Quality Ops Specialist
McDermott
Posted today
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Job Description
McDermott is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to The email will not accept any resumes.
**Job Overview:**
The Senior Principal Quality Ops Specialist is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. They are considered a specialist in the field of Operations, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Quality function. They impact the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and work within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Quality Ops Specialist role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Operations challenges.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Liaise daily with the project quality manager to ensure they are informed of any day-to-day issues that may influence the project
+ Coordinate daily with the quality team to ensure adequate resources are available for daily activities. Provide mentoring and coaching to the team as required for each discipline.
+ Review contract scope of work, specification, Project Execution Plan, and accepted qualifications and identify unique requirements or special processes during the project that require control for effective examination & reliability
+ Direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of the Project Management Team to ensure product quality
+ Initiate Quality Planning by consulting the proactive and preventive measures identified and evaluate the effectiveness of the Project Quality Plan/procedures necessary to achieve product quality
+ Initiate Fit for Purpose evaluation for non-conforming items
+ Assure through proper utilization of resources and audit verification of the effective execution of the Project Quality Plan
+ When required, develop a Project Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to ensure integration within the Project Quality Plan
+ Liaise with the project Personnel and Customers to ensure that Quality problems are addressed and technically resolved
+ Oversee the As-Built Project Certification as it is progressed through work approval packages and monitor the progress/status of mechanical completion
+ Prepare Quality related 'lessons-learned' through project Close-out Report
+ Conduct Readiness Review meetings with all QA/QC disciplines
+ Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Project Quality data
+ Assign source inspectors and provide them with Inspection Assignment Package (specification, ITP, Drawing, Supplier location, etc.) details and coordinate inspection and testing activities with the supplier, client, and CA where required
+ Coordinate with TPI agencies to search for a suitable and qualified inspector for the assignment
+ Liaise with Quality Inspector/Engineering/Expeditor to assist in resolving supplier's query
+ Maintain the project Inspection schedule effectively, as per the plan
+ Prepare weekly MOM, Monthly reports (QMR), Project specific Inspection Assignment documents
+ Plan and arrange for Pre-Inspection Meeting along with the Manager Assurance, Quality Inspectors Expeditor, Package Manager, Supplier, and Client
+ Verify expense reports submitted by inspectors are claimed correctly for the inspection visit days and are attached with bills where required and process for PMT approvals
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred
+ 15 + years of experience in quality control or relevant field related to EPC
+ Proficient with computers and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to The email will not accept any resumes.
**Job Overview:**
The Senior Principal Quality Ops Specialist is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. They are considered a specialist in the field of Operations, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Quality function. They impact the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and work within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Quality Ops Specialist role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Operations challenges.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Liaise daily with the project quality manager to ensure they are informed of any day-to-day issues that may influence the project
+ Coordinate daily with the quality team to ensure adequate resources are available for daily activities. Provide mentoring and coaching to the team as required for each discipline.
+ Review contract scope of work, specification, Project Execution Plan, and accepted qualifications and identify unique requirements or special processes during the project that require control for effective examination & reliability
+ Direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of the Project Management Team to ensure product quality
+ Initiate Quality Planning by consulting the proactive and preventive measures identified and evaluate the effectiveness of the Project Quality Plan/procedures necessary to achieve product quality
+ Initiate Fit for Purpose evaluation for non-conforming items
+ Assure through proper utilization of resources and audit verification of the effective execution of the Project Quality Plan
+ When required, develop a Project Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to ensure integration within the Project Quality Plan
+ Liaise with the project Personnel and Customers to ensure that Quality problems are addressed and technically resolved
+ Oversee the As-Built Project Certification as it is progressed through work approval packages and monitor the progress/status of mechanical completion
+ Prepare Quality related 'lessons-learned' through project Close-out Report
+ Conduct Readiness Review meetings with all QA/QC disciplines
+ Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Project Quality data
+ Assign source inspectors and provide them with Inspection Assignment Package (specification, ITP, Drawing, Supplier location, etc.) details and coordinate inspection and testing activities with the supplier, client, and CA where required
+ Coordinate with TPI agencies to search for a suitable and qualified inspector for the assignment
+ Liaise with Quality Inspector/Engineering/Expeditor to assist in resolving supplier's query
+ Maintain the project Inspection schedule effectively, as per the plan
+ Prepare weekly MOM, Monthly reports (QMR), Project specific Inspection Assignment documents
+ Plan and arrange for Pre-Inspection Meeting along with the Manager Assurance, Quality Inspectors Expeditor, Package Manager, Supplier, and Client
+ Verify expense reports submitted by inspectors are claimed correctly for the inspection visit days and are attached with bills where required and process for PMT approvals
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred
+ 15 + years of experience in quality control or relevant field related to EPC
+ Proficient with computers and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
#LI-JA1
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - CTA (Clinical Research Field)
ThermoFisher Scientific
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**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Currently we are seeking a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our growing Regulatory Affairs department - Regulatory science team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your regulatory career and develop your expertise in this field.
**Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - CTA (Clinical Research Field)**
In this role you will be a pivotal team member with ideally with regulatory experience. You will provide innovative solutions including global regulatory therapeutic area expertise and client interface to provide strategic regulatory intelligence, guidance and regulatory expertise for product development from preclinical through registration and product optimization. You will feel confident providing regulatory advice and carry out projects in the provision of regulatory affairs services whilst acting as liaison with internal and external clients in the provision and marketing of these services.
You'll work with the Regulatory Affairs management to perform the day to day operational aspects of the department such as: preparation and assembly of global regulatory submissions unassisted, interacting with sponsors, review and assess clinical trial regulatory documents, review and assess scientific literature. You will also act as primary point of contact for the sponsors of assigned projects
**The following skills are required to be successful in this position:**
+ Experience developing regulatory strategies globally
+ Experience and knowledge of bid defence meetings
+ Experience leading global regulatory projects
+ Client facing experience
**What the role requires you to have:**
+ Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
+ Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
+ Knowledge of the global clinical trials landscape
+ Proven project management experience, and experience performing effectively in a client facing role
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
+ Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) as well as local language where applicable
+ Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments
+ Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies
+ Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables
+ Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
+ Understanding of budgeting and forecasting
**What we offer:**
At PPD Clinical Research Services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD Clinical Research Services truly value a work-life balance. We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Currently we are seeking a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our growing Regulatory Affairs department - Regulatory science team. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your regulatory career and develop your expertise in this field.
**Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist - CTA (Clinical Research Field)**
In this role you will be a pivotal team member with ideally with regulatory experience. You will provide innovative solutions including global regulatory therapeutic area expertise and client interface to provide strategic regulatory intelligence, guidance and regulatory expertise for product development from preclinical through registration and product optimization. You will feel confident providing regulatory advice and carry out projects in the provision of regulatory affairs services whilst acting as liaison with internal and external clients in the provision and marketing of these services.
You'll work with the Regulatory Affairs management to perform the day to day operational aspects of the department such as: preparation and assembly of global regulatory submissions unassisted, interacting with sponsors, review and assess clinical trial regulatory documents, review and assess scientific literature. You will also act as primary point of contact for the sponsors of assigned projects
**The following skills are required to be successful in this position:**
+ Experience developing regulatory strategies globally
+ Experience and knowledge of bid defence meetings
+ Experience leading global regulatory projects
+ Client facing experience
**What the role requires you to have:**
+ Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
+ Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
+ Knowledge of the global clinical trials landscape
+ Proven project management experience, and experience performing effectively in a client facing role
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
+ Excellent command of the English language (written and oral) as well as local language where applicable
+ Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments
+ Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies
+ Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables
+ Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines
+ Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
+ Understanding of budgeting and forecasting
**What we offer:**
At PPD Clinical Research Services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD Clinical Research Services truly value a work-life balance. We've grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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