By Javira Nsimbe and Julius Wasajja
Good afternoon. Welcome to the second week of August. Below are the events and jobs you need to look out for as you sail through the week.
Tuesday, August 7
Online Business Opportunity Event
The event will take place from 10am to midday at Cafe Javas, Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala. The event aims at discussing online opportunity creation for persons interested in earning extra income online, opening up an online business without interference with their usual schedule, according to organisers.
This will take place at OutBox Hub on Plot 23, Lumumba Avenue from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. It is being organized by Google Development Group GDG Kampala.
Next Extended events are aimed at bringing together developer communities around the world to experience talks, in-depth product demos, and behind-the-scenes interviews.
The event is slated to happen on the 7th and 9th of August. Google Cloud leaders will be talking about how the cloud is transforming business, availability of Artificial Intelligence to everyone.
Thursday, August 9
This day will be the deadline for innovators interested in Zayed Sustainability Prize, a competition looking for tech innovations solving hunger, conservation, and health care access issues.
Calling all #sustainability #innovators! Have you developed a product or program that tackles #hunger, #conservation, or #healthcare access? Then you could be eligible for the @ZSP_EN – deadline approaching soon!: https://t.co/UTuiEeHwlR pic.twitter.com/9CVKg2t8R7
— InnovationVillage (@InnovationVilla) August 3, 2018
Art Forum
Still, on Thursday, there is an art form about “copyright and how to earn from your art.”
The event will feature speakers like Richard Kaweesa, Silver Kyagulanyi and the journalist Raymond Mujuni
Dear artistes, arts managers & creative friends in Kampala: please join us at an Art Forum this coming Thursday at @TheSquarePlace about "copyright & how to earn from your art."
It should be useful to anyone in arts & entertainment, plus it's free!
Please RT!#ArtsEnvoyUG2018 pic.twitter.com/FJIiIgLuiv— Anne Whitehead (@WhiteheadComm) August 5, 2018
Saturday, August 11
This is a 2 days training and workshop which will take place from Saturday at 9:00 AM to Sunday 5:30 PM at Fairway Hotel & Spa in Kampala.
Brought to you by PreparationInfo, the Bootcamp is designed for working professionals. It comes with a fast pace course covering all the topics of Financial-Modeling with Practical examples and case studies.
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Jobs
Job title: Senior software developer – Spedag Interfreight Uganda Limited
Job Summary
The Senior Software Developer works in accordance with the company’s software development lifecycle to design and develop both new and enhancements to software applications that meet business specification.
Minimum Qualification: Masters experience level. Senior level experience length: 5 years
Click here for application details.
Job title: IT service support Finance Trust Bank
Job Summary
Provide the second line of support for all staff and business partners at Finance Trust Bank.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor Experience Level
Mid-level experience length: 3 years
How to apply
Address your application to Head, Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 & 121, Katwe. P.O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda, and email it to [email protected] as well as photocopies of academic testimonials, a CV with at least three reference contacts, including the most recent employer, and telephone number.
Deadline: 10th August 2018
Job title: Head of ICT at ICPAU
Job Summary
Regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor experience level.
Mid-level experience length: 3 years
Deadline: 17th August 2018
Job title: Security focal point and IT Officer Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Job Summary
Ensuring that GIZ IT regulations and standard procedures are complied with.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor experience level.
Senior level experience length: 5 years
Deadline: 10th August 2018
For more details please visit www.giz.de
How to apply
All interested and qualified persons are encouraged to apply by submitting their application and CV to the Human Resource Department through [email protected] not later than 10th August 2018.
Application and CV should be in one document. No other attachments are required at this stage.
Job title: Web content IT Trainees One NIP Uganda
Job Summary
Work along with other team members through a virtual workspace in the office to deliver work effectively and efficiently.
Minimum qualification: Bachelor experience level.
Mid-level experience length: 4 years
Deadline: 15th August 2018
How to apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates have been told to send their updated CVs and application letters to [email protected] by 15th August 2018 indicating in the email subject-line your place of residence.
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