Job Title: Program Associate
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Reference: FHI/PA/12-13
About FHI:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as crosscutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world FHI 360 – Uganda is seeking a qualified candidate for the USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation program, which is designed to help establish the Makerere University Center for Climate Change Research and Innovation (MUCCRI) as a recognized national and regional hub of academic, professional development and research excellence in climate science, research, climate adaptation and related disciplines.
Job Summary: The program associate will provide administrative, programmatic and logistical support to the USAID/ Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change Adaptation program team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Lend a hand to the project staff with administrative and programmatic requests.
-Assist with planning technical assistance visits.
-Process travel authorization, expense reports and consultancy agreements, and follow up with consultants on related travel and administrative needs.
-Support preparation of briefing materials for technical assistance teams and consultants.
-Assist with preparing and compiling reports on a variety of technical and non-technical topics.
-Coordinate review and approval of subproject documents.
-Assist in tracking the status of program implementation.
-Ensure administrative tasks are regularly tracked and adhere to country work plans.
-Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree in natural resource related field
-Experience of at least a year to three years relevant with an international development programs
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
-Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products.
-Possess the ability to interact with others and handle problem situations with tact, occasional external contacts.
Note that FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter with an updated resume including salary requirements by e-mail to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please indicate the job reference in the subject line of your email
Deadline: 15th December, 2013
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Accountant Job Vacancy at IAA Resolution Health East Africa Limited in Kampala, Uganda
Job Title:Accountant
Organization: IAA Resolution Health East Africa Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
IAA-Resolution, which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across East Africa.
Job Summary:
The Sales Agents will be responsible for implementation of marketing and selling initiatives and collaboration of business development strategies to build and establish a strong brand identity for ultimate sales and profitable performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Treasury Management:
-Responsible for day to day treasury cash management including preparation of a cash update for the Country Manager;
-Reconciliation of all cashbook to bank statements;
-Review all receipts and disbursements, ascertaining correct account distribution and ensuring all support documentation is accurate and in order;
2.Taxes and Staff Payroll:
-Ensure accurate and timely processing and payment of commissions & payroll ;
-Ensure payment of statutory payments by due date;
-Ensure correct balances at all times on payroll, commission and risk premium related accounts on the general ledger;
3. Commissions Payroll:
-Ensure deductions from commissions & payroll are made as per agreement;
4. Debtor Management:
-Reconciliation of Debtors accounts with the objective resolving disputes and collecting outstanding debt;
5. Other Key Deliverables:
-Establish and maintain proper relations with various stakeholders within and outside the company including banks, suppliers, debtors, MSPs;
-Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements;
-Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements for licensing, Audit and regulatory agencies;
6. Reporting:
-Preparation of the various reports including: Management Reports, Cash projection, Aged Debtors Report, Aged Suppliers Report;
-In conjunction with the country manager prepare the annual company budget;
-Ensure that all assets are properly recorded in the asset register and insured;
-Preparation for the annual audit;
-Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should possess relevant first degree preferably in commerce or business administration
-At least two years’ experience in similar position in a medium to large commercial environment.
-Professional qualifications: CPA (K) or equivalent.
-Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain focused under pressure circumstances.
-High proficiency in the use of Excel and Word
-Good oral and written communication skills
-Experience in the use of accounting software.
-Experience in an audit firm an added advantage.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, please:
Click here to register your application
Email your application to jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.
Only applications registered as per step 1 with a matching CV sent to us shall be considered.
Deadline: 7th November, 2013 by 5PM
Organization: IAA Resolution Health East Africa Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Us:
IAA-Resolution, which is a partnership between IAA Healthcare and Resolution Health East Africa, offers healthcare packages that provide our clients with high value in benefits and unique service. IAA- Resolution has a strong accredited medical service provider network of over 500 hospitals, clinics and doctors all across East Africa.
Job Summary:
The Sales Agents will be responsible for implementation of marketing and selling initiatives and collaboration of business development strategies to build and establish a strong brand identity for ultimate sales and profitable performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Treasury Management:
-Responsible for day to day treasury cash management including preparation of a cash update for the Country Manager;
-Reconciliation of all cashbook to bank statements;
-Review all receipts and disbursements, ascertaining correct account distribution and ensuring all support documentation is accurate and in order;
2.Taxes and Staff Payroll:
-Ensure accurate and timely processing and payment of commissions & payroll ;
-Ensure payment of statutory payments by due date;
-Ensure correct balances at all times on payroll, commission and risk premium related accounts on the general ledger;
3. Commissions Payroll:
-Ensure deductions from commissions & payroll are made as per agreement;
4. Debtor Management:
-Reconciliation of Debtors accounts with the objective resolving disputes and collecting outstanding debt;
5. Other Key Deliverables:
-Establish and maintain proper relations with various stakeholders within and outside the company including banks, suppliers, debtors, MSPs;
-Ensure maintenance of effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements;
-Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements for licensing, Audit and regulatory agencies;
6. Reporting:
-Preparation of the various reports including: Management Reports, Cash projection, Aged Debtors Report, Aged Suppliers Report;
-In conjunction with the country manager prepare the annual company budget;
-Ensure that all assets are properly recorded in the asset register and insured;
-Preparation for the annual audit;
-Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should possess relevant first degree preferably in commerce or business administration
-At least two years’ experience in similar position in a medium to large commercial environment.
-Professional qualifications: CPA (K) or equivalent.
-Strong leadership skills with the ability to remain focused under pressure circumstances.
-High proficiency in the use of Excel and Word
-Good oral and written communication skills
-Experience in the use of accounting software.
-Experience in an audit firm an added advantage.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, please:
Click here to register your application
Email your application to jobs@iaa-resolution.co.ug consisting of your application letter and updated CV listing three references, quoting the position in the email subject.
Only applications registered as per step 1 with a matching CV sent to us shall be considered.
Deadline: 7th November, 2013 by 5PM
Jobs at SNV World in Kampala, Uganda-Deputy Country Controller
Job Title: Deputy Country Controller
Organization: SNV World
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About SNV:
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change. In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.
Job Summary:
The Deputy Country Controller will provide support to the Country Controller and other members of the management team in the Financial Management and Administration of the Uganda Country Program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management, Planning & Control:
-Ensuring compliance with internal and external procedures and guidelines concerning financial administration of projects
-Ensuring compliance with SNV corporate and generally accepted accounting policies and procedures
-Contributing to ongoing efficiency improvement in projects.
-Support budget holders in ensuring compliance to budget procedures and donor / corporate regulations
-Ensuring control, monitoring and execution of all financial related activities in country, including logistics, purchasing, and ICT within the country
2. Financial Accounting & Administration:
-Monitor, analyse and report on fund depletion on a regular basis
-Manage liquidity within the country and liaisons with SNV and donors regarding fund availability
-Ensure appropriate accounting at the country level
-Ensure that the organisation is compliant on its tax and legal requirements.
-Manage fixed assets, logistics, purchasing, and other finance-related activities
-Manage and periodically review insurance policies
3. Resource Mobilization:
-Coordinate risk assessments and contracts, formulate budgets, establish fees and manage the flow of funds for all business development initiatives
-Support the Review process of donor contracts before signing
-Provide reliable revenue forecasting in SNV systems
-Support project administrators with contract management.
4. Financial Reporting:
-Prepare appropriate financial reports to internal/external stakeholders on funds depletion
-Provide accurate and timely financial data to donors according to contract conditions
-Ensure proper financial and administrative closing of projects in line with the guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold a Masters degree in accounting, financial management or related fields;
-Professional accounting qualifications and membership to ICPAU /ACCA;
-Additional qualifications in information systems especially use of ERP.
-At least five years relevant work experience in a similar position;
-Fluency in written and spoken English;
-Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient with MS Word, Excel and financial applications.
-A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, analytical and organisational skills. .
-Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
NB: This position is open to Ugandan Nationals only.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vita with a reliable telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of a minimum of 3 referees. Applications should be addressed to: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kampala, Uganda and sent via email to pomach@snvworld.org For more information, please visit our website at www.snvworld.org. Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 8th November, 2013
Organization: SNV World
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About SNV:
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change. In the renewable energy sector, SNV aims to accelerate access to energy in mostly rural, off-grid areas with solutions varying from biogas and improved cooking stoves to solar PV for lighting.
Job Summary:
The Deputy Country Controller will provide support to the Country Controller and other members of the management team in the Financial Management and Administration of the Uganda Country Program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Financial Management, Planning & Control:
-Ensuring compliance with internal and external procedures and guidelines concerning financial administration of projects
-Ensuring compliance with SNV corporate and generally accepted accounting policies and procedures
-Contributing to ongoing efficiency improvement in projects.
-Support budget holders in ensuring compliance to budget procedures and donor / corporate regulations
-Ensuring control, monitoring and execution of all financial related activities in country, including logistics, purchasing, and ICT within the country
2. Financial Accounting & Administration:
-Monitor, analyse and report on fund depletion on a regular basis
-Manage liquidity within the country and liaisons with SNV and donors regarding fund availability
-Ensure appropriate accounting at the country level
-Ensure that the organisation is compliant on its tax and legal requirements.
-Manage fixed assets, logistics, purchasing, and other finance-related activities
-Manage and periodically review insurance policies
3. Resource Mobilization:
-Coordinate risk assessments and contracts, formulate budgets, establish fees and manage the flow of funds for all business development initiatives
-Support the Review process of donor contracts before signing
-Provide reliable revenue forecasting in SNV systems
-Support project administrators with contract management.
4. Financial Reporting:
-Prepare appropriate financial reports to internal/external stakeholders on funds depletion
-Provide accurate and timely financial data to donors according to contract conditions
-Ensure proper financial and administrative closing of projects in line with the guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-The applicant should hold a Masters degree in accounting, financial management or related fields;
-Professional accounting qualifications and membership to ICPAU /ACCA;
-Additional qualifications in information systems especially use of ERP.
-At least five years relevant work experience in a similar position;
-Fluency in written and spoken English;
-Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient with MS Word, Excel and financial applications.
-A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, analytical and organisational skills. .
-Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity
NB: This position is open to Ugandan Nationals only.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vita with a reliable telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of a minimum of 3 referees. Applications should be addressed to: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Kampala, Uganda and sent via email to pomach@snvworld.org For more information, please visit our website at www.snvworld.org. Evidence of third-party mediation will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 8th November, 2013
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