Finance Manager Jobs at Saferworld in Kampala Uganda

Job Title: Finance Manager 

Location: Kampala, , Uganda

Category: Finance

Job Description:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organization that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organizations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.

 

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

•    Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office

•    Lead in developing capacity support and collaborative relationships with Saferworld staff and partners to ensure effective financial management across the board

Duties:

•    Lead in financial management, system development and line management of financial staff for the Kampala office and support the program teams

•    Manage the finance component of the Finance & Admin Officer’s role: keeping records and performing financial procedures (receipts, payments, petty cash, payroll), including records of program activities

•    Lead development and maintenance of strong control environment (bank reconciliations and other control accounts, performance management data, etc)

•    Manage performance of hard & software accounting systems, leading improvement and system enhancement work, ensuring good housekeeping

•    Lead reporting to Saferworld colleagues, donors and London head office. Focus on continuous improvement and consistent accurate and high quality reporting

•    Effectively organize and manage internal and external audits

•    Produce statutory (legal) accounts and other legal returns

Requirements:

•    A basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience.

•    A recognized accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, etc)

•    At least 5 years’ experience in financial management/administration within an non-governmental organization (NGO)

•    Experience of computerized accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage or other systems) and an aptitude for system improvements and developments

•    Experience of managing EU, US Government and other bilateral donor finance and grants

•    Experience of developing and improving financial systems in a way that is appropriate for the specific programs in place

•    Experience of management reporting to colleagues, including overseas colleague and offices

•    Management experience

How to Apply:

Please send an application comprising a detailed CV and cover letter, citing the reference FM, to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk  

Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply

Deadline: 01/09/2013

Associate Director Health and HIV/AIDS at World Vision Uganda

Job Title: Associate Director Health and HIV/AIDS

Location: Kampala, , Uganda
Category: Management

Job Description:
 Job Over view
Purpose of the position: Provide overall leadership for Health and HIV&AIDS programs and projects in World Vision Uganda
Job Requirements:
The Associate Director Health and HIV&AIDS will oversee/ coordinate implementation and integration of Health and HIV&AIDS programs and Grant projects into ongoing Area Development Programmes (ADPs) ensuring multisectoral approach is employed and capacity building of all WVU staff is done for enhanced programming and mainstreaming of Health and HIV&AIDS into community programs. Ensure integration promotes participatory planning by all sectors in the ADPs and the community. Actively participate in National Health and HIV&AIDS networks, resource mobilization and assist in planning Health and HIV&AIDS baseline surveys, needs assessments and evaluation of programs. Liaise with World Vision East Africa Region and Africa Region plus support offices for Health and HIV/AIDS programming, strategic developments and documentation /sharing best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
•    Provide leadership in Health and HIV/AIDS programs and projects.
•     Provide technical support to program and project staff on integration and implementation of Health and HIV&AIDS interventions
•    Coordinate preparation of Health and HIV&AIDS Strategic Planning and innovative visioning for WV and overall programming
•    Mentoring of  Health and HIV&AIDS staff to ensure succession planning
Strategy:
•    Review and update the  Health and HIV&AIDS strategy
•    Ensure integration of  Health and HIV&AIDS into all programs
Resource Acquisition:
•    Resource mobilization through concept papers/proposal writing for fund raising and market them with SOs and other donors
•    Coordinate development and submission of Health and HIV&AIDS finance and progress reports to SOs and other donors in regard to National Office based  projects
•    Participate in responding to Request for Proposals for large scale grant proposals
Research and Learning:
•    Coordinate and access research, evaluation and promote  learning through  the best available external practices and resources in Health and HIV&AIDS
•    Networking with other organizations to implement and document best practices to promote learning
•    Work with other sector specialist within and outside WVU to implement a Health and HIV&AIDS learning system to document, assess, share and replicate
•    Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly activities reports
•    Develop/adapt training curriculum/manuals on Health and HIV&AIDS
Monitoring and Evaluation
•    Provide technical support in organizing Health and HIV&AIDS baseline surveys and evaluations e.g. TOR, Questionnaire
•    Ensure adherence to and integration of WVI Health and HIV&AIDS standards and practices
•    Provide technical guidance in the development of  Health and HIV&AIDS M&E framework/system
•    Liaise with other organizations and WV National Offices to collaborate in standard setting, materials development, and learning activities
•    Documentation of lessons learnt and promising  practices
•    Coordinate Health and HIV&AIDS program/project monitoring and evaluation
Capacity Building:
•    Train WVU staff to be able to integrate Health and HIV&AIDS into other development programs
•    Develop/support TOT/TOF training networks in Health and HIV&AIDS
•    Assist in capacity building of CBOs, Church/FBOs, Community Care Coalitions and other community groups
•    Encourage community participation to ensure Community Ownership of  Health and HIV&AIDS interventions
•    Provide technical guidance to HR on key staff health related issues especially implementation of workplace health welfare interventions.
Partnership & Networking:
•    Coordinate all National level engagements with key donors and Line ministries especially MOH and necessitate formal memorandums of understanding and manager relationships.
•    Participate and represent WVU in key donor engagements and technical working forums at National and Regional level
•    Visit other organizations/World Vision programs to learn best practices and share lessons learnt with staff
Knowledge and skills:
•    A Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Nutrition or Human Medicine.  A Masters Degree in Public Health is preferred
•    10 years practical experience in Public health including HIV/AIDS with a reputable organization
•    At least three years experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health and HIV&AIDS programs
•    Training facilitation and coordination skills
•    Proposal/concept papers development for fund raising
•    Research, monitoring and evaluation skills
•    Needs assessment and report writing skills
•    Superior communication skills – ability to coordinate people at all levels – government partners, donors, communities and staff with diplomacy, tact and collaboration.
•    Good budget management skills
•    Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
 Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to:  wvujobs@wvi.org.
Note:
• Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. (Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)
•We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline Date: 30.08.2013

Project Officer Livelihood Jobs at World Vision International Uganda in Kaabong

Job Title: Project Officer Livelihood

Location: Kaabong, , Uganda
Category: Management

Job Description:
World Vision International is seeking to recruit a candidate for the above position

Job Requirements:
Reports to: Project Manager
Project: Kaabong Livelihoods Enhancement Project – Phase 2
Duty station: Kaabong

Job over view
Purpose of the position:  To facilitate and ensure increased household food and income security among the agro-pastoralists communities in Kaabong district through the promotion of WVU agricultural approaches and the economic development approaches within the project sites.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide technical support to field staff implementing KLEP II Livelihood project in Kaabong district in the areas of Agricultural Production and Sustainable Environmental Management and cooperative approach to farming.
•Work closely with the District Production and Environmental offices to ensure that project meets its objectives and is technically feasible for implementation including ensuring that the right types of inputs that are suitable for Karamoja region have been procured and delivered on timely manner.
•Work closely with NGOs implementing similar projects in Kaabong District to ensure that there is complementarities and project resources are used to the optimum level.
•Work with the team to form and support community groups focusing on the introduction of the VSLA methodology.
•Identify and support Vocational skills support to unemployed youth.
•Grow business skills development to target community groups and individuals to enhance their income capacity.
•Formation and support to FFS/agricultural farmer groups focusing on improved modern farming practices
•Support small scale irrigation farming through drilling of bore holes, promotion of kitchen gardening
•Promote proper hygiene and nutrition practices, agronomy practices to maximize the utilization and productivity of available land.
•In liaison with the Field Teams prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports which reflect activities accomplished in the agricultural production and environmental management areas.
•Represent WV team in district food security and livelihood meetings and same sector forums within the region.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•A minimum of a Degree in relevant fields of Agribusiness, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Development Studies.
•Excellent facilitation skills in SPM of IGA, agronomic practices.
•Vast experience in the VSLA and FFS methodology
•At least 3 years work experience with an NGO in the application of the 2 methodologies.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Good riding skills with valid riding permit
•Team player.
•Ability and willingness to be administratively self supporting
•Knowledge of the Karamoja peace and conflict settings and the community at large.
•Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
• How to apply: Qualified candidates may submit their application and complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to:  wvujobs@wvi.org.
Note:
•Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line. (Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply)
•We do appreciate your interest in working with us. However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline Date: 30/08/2013