Grant Accountant Jobs at World Vision Uganda IN MAYUGE

Job Description

Vacancy title: Grant Accountant - MANE (Mayuge Ntd Elimination Project)

Jobs at World Vision Uganda (WVU)

JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 48 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.
Position: Grant Accountant - MANE (Mayuge Ntd Elimination Project)
Report to: Project Manager
Location: Mayuge District
Purpose of the position:
This position will focus on the Mayuge Ntd Elimination Project and assist with budget development & controls as well as reporting to donors & external stakeholders where applicable. The position holder plays a key role in generation of donor financial reports per donor templates.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
• Prepare and review financial vouchers, and allocate costs to all cost centres relating to key financial transactions.
• Carry out daily payments of cash and cheques/Mobile money systems to the respective payees and make weekly and monthly reviews of the cash operations balances and make necessary observations to confirm they are within the budgeted and Donor requirements
• Prepare and update all necessary books of accounts and ledgers such as the petty cash book, income/receipt book, cheque registers and cash flow forecasts, Procurements and Assets Registers in line with WVU financial manual.
• Carry out routine field visits to ascertain value for money and items reaching correct beneficiaries as well as ensuring 100% submission of Labour Distribution Reports (LDRs) for employees that are assigned to the grant.
• Carry out Bank / Project Financial dealings which involve cash withdrawals, deposits, Statements and transfers to Community in accordance to WVU and the Donor requirements. Oversee the rollout of the project data collection process at the community and health facility level
• Prepare, implement and monitor a consolidated and Sub-cost Annual Project Budget, make monthly and quarterly budgetary analysis; prepare project, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reports in Accordance with WV Financial policies and guidelines and KOCA Grants requirements.
• Carry out the daily Administration of the project such as Management of Project stores and assets, reviewing the project drivers days’ programs, drafting Suppliers’ small contracts
• Prepare complete & accurate project financial reports and grant specific reports on a monthly basis and share with project management teams by the 18th of every month and compile grant projects funding & forecasts.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager/coordinator

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• A University education with a major in Accounting and part qualification in A.C.C.A, CPA or CIMA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ post qualification experience, preferably within World Vision or KOICA-funded grants.
• Extensive Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN Accounting and Access is required.
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.
• Must be swift in handling business processes
• Must Communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and orally.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team builder, who works successfully in a multicultural environment.
• A high level of integrity is required.
• Report writing skills

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply:
https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/uganda/finance/grant-accountant-mane-mayuge-ntd-elimination-project/15423

Application Deadline: 14 October 2020  

2 Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants Jobs at World Vision Uganda.

 Job Description

Vacancy title: 2 Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants

Jobs at World Vision Uganda (WVU)

JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 48 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.

Position: Hygiene and Sanitation Assistants - (2 positions)

Report to: Programme Manager

Location: Oyam & Kole District (1) and Kamwenge & Bundibugyo District (1)

Purpose of the position:
The Hygiene and Sanitation Assistant will implement WASH interventions in the clusters based on program targets, national and internationally recognized standards and policies through application of effective and efficient approaches appropriate for the Ugandan context. The position contributes to improving the health of the vulnerable children by ensuring access to safe water, sanitation and adoption of appropriate hygiene behaviors. .

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
• Carry out biannual and annual community situation assessment on key Water, Sanitation and parameters so as to identify areas for interventions for the Area Development Program assigned.
• Mobilized community members on six critical requirements to ensure ownership, operation and maintenance of the water source.
• Conduct field level monitoring of construction, usage and maintenance of existing WASH facilities ensure that every facility has a trained and functional management to sustain its service.
• Lead counterparts (Sub County Officials and partners) in identification, mobilization and sensitization of target communities to participate in WASH activities.
• Lead counterparts and partners (Health Assistant/CDO, church leaders, community and cultural leaders), in the hygiene and Sanitation promotion activities in target communities; using WV recommended approaches for the attainment of ODF communities & Schools.
• Implement hygiene promotion activities in schools to ensure adoption of hand washing practice among pupils, SHC led management of sanitation facilities, and acquisition of life skills in making reusable sanitary pads, liquid soap, pit covers and tippy taps.
• Conduct WASH promotion in health facilities in the respective APs, ensuring that the target health facilities meet WV WASH indicators and serve as a centre for learning for OPD and ANC clients.
• Conduct basic trainings and refresher trainings as well as extend guidance and technical support to the Community based Hygiene and sanitation Promotion structures e.g. S/C staff, Village Health Teams, Water Source Committees, Water Boards, Church leaders, COVAs etc.
• Implement activities in collaboration with S/C staff (HA)
• Ensure that sponsored children benefit and participate in WASH programme interventions.
• Integration of programming with other WV projects/activities
• Represent the project at Sub County level
• Timely develop weekly, monthly and Quarterly implementation plans and reports on WASH project activities in the AP and share with the CDF, HSO and other stakeholders.
• Support in providing necessary data for the development of the proposals, annual budgets and activity plans of all the software activities and ensure they’re implemented timely and are of high quality.
• Identify and document significant change stories that arise for WV WASH interventions

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, Community Health or any other related field attained from a recognized higher institution of learning.
• Technical skills: Experience in implementing Water Sanitation and Hygiene related activities, usage of approaches such as CLTS, CHAST, sanitation marketing and PHAST. Very strong facilitation skills, community mobilization skills and the ability to effectively communicate key issues to communities, good computer skills and ability to write technical reports.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ WASH experience preferably within an International NGO
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members and other stakeholders in WASH.
• Conceptual and analytical skills in evidence bases programming and reporting
• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
• Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way.
• Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven community facilitation skills.
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Experience working in NGO setting.
• Good community facilitation skills.
• Knowledge on management of WASH infrastructure.
• Community conflict resolution skills.
• Registration with the Allied Health Professional council is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of local language(s)
• Valid class A driving license.
• The role requires ability to live and work in rural remote settings.

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply:
https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/uganda/health/hygiene-and-sanitation-assistants-2-positions/15425 

Application Deadline: 14 October 2020.

 

Sponsorship Operations Officer Jobs at World Vision Uganda.

Job Description

Vacancy title: Sponsorship Operations Officer

Jobs at World Vision Uganda (WVU)

JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 82 districts in Uganda implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & community resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with the beneficiaries above. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for qualified and passionate individuals willing to share in our vision and join our team in the position below.
Position: Sponsorship Operations Officer – Lobalangit - Karenga Area Programme
Report to: Area Program Coordinator
Location: Karenga District
Purpose of the position:
To effectively Manage AP Registered children Sponsorship Operations, community engagement, participation and protection within acceptable partnership standards, in a manner that contributes to sustained improved child wellbeing .

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
• Management of Sponsorship Performance and Quality Assurance in accordance to WVI partnership standards
• Manage all Sponsorship operations and Reporting using sponsorship using Horizon
• Ensure RC Monitoring Status (CMS) is maintained within partnership standards
• Ensure quality Sponsorship Operation Indicators (SOIs) are implemented and maintained within partnership standard of 95%
• Ensure every RC records within Horizon and files are well Updated, managed and stored securely respectively.
• Facilitate timely processing and Management of all Correspondences ; Christmas cards, Sponsor letters, Annual Progressive Report , introductory letters, Support Office Queries, Gift Notifications within partnership standard of 95%.
• Mobilize and support RC families to adequately prepare for and manage sponsor visits.
• Ensure that Sponsorship 2.0 Media Contents (Photos and Video’s) are delivered according to the Partnership requirements and standards.
• Facilitate Children, Volunteers and stakeholders Sponsorship Basic Training and Sponsorship initiatives.
• Ensure 102% supply and Management of planned number of Registered Children in line with Support Office.
• Hold monthly / quarterly meetings with Community Volunteers Association and guardians/parents and child protection committees to address findings from monitoring.
• Implementation of Field Level Sponsorship initiatives & Innovations
• Ensuring adherence and compliance of sponsorship volunteers to child and adult safe guarding
Sponsorship Planning, Implementation and Reporting
• Work with POs to develop integrated Annual Sponsorship Operational Plans and facilitate implementation, monitoring while reporting and integrating 100% RCs participation
• Facilitate implementation, monitoring and reporting of Community Engagement and Sponsorship (CESP) planned activities.
• Mobilize and facilitate periodical community engagements of stakeholders (RC guardians, RCs and COVAs) focusing on child wellbeing.
• Facilitate Community Volunteers Associations and partners in monitoring of Community engagement and Sponsorship activities.
• Mobilize and facilitate active participation of children and their communities in planning, monitoring and implementation of community development initiatives.
• Facilitate RC participation within the CDPC and update and Report every RC participation and benefit in accordance to the partnership standards
• Support the collection, documentation & Reporting of RC impact and success stories.
• 100% sponsorship Budget utilized based on the DIP and Cash flow
Community engagement and Sponsorship education
• Conduct Community sensitizations, capacity building sessions on World Vision Sponsorship Model through Community Volunteer Associations (RC guardians, community leaders and other established community groups and stakeholders)
• Lead and Support formation and Training of the Registered Children committees in the respective CPDC for their Wellbeing.
• Support and facilitate the children committees to plan and hold meetings at all levels (School, parish and sub county) on a regular basis
• Conduct periodical community engagement with other technical project officers and advocacy sessions and case management based on the Child Wellbeing and sponsorship in programming
• Mobilize communities to participate in planned annual children care and protection events.
Strengthening Field operating model through Community Volunteer Associations
• Support the formation, mentoring and functionality of the Community Volunteers Associations for implementation & Monitoring of Sponsorship operations deliverables and planned activities.
• Building capacities of the Community Volunteers, adult RCs and Children committees to manage Sponsorship operations and Media.
• Support COVAs to mobilize, empower and monitor RC households to participate and benefit from the Technical programs within the APs development
• Facilitate and mentor Community Volunteer Associations to support CESP activity implementation and Monitor the wellbeing of children wellbeing (to go on Community engagement)
Community Led Care, Child Protection, Child Participation and Voice
• Lead and Facilitate the establishment and functionality of Child Participation and Development centers for RCs within established APs institutions like schools, Faith Based institutions, learning centers and Health centers
• Support and Facilitate Periodical RC Child wellbeing engagements within Child Participation and Development Center based planned Technical Project Activities focusing on the child wellbeing.
• Manage and follow up case managements and report any incidents in line with child protection as per policy and guidelines.
• Conduct Periodical Community Sensitization on Child Protection, children’s rights and responsibilities.
• Capacity building and mentorship of CDPC facilitators on different age appropriate life skills to able to train children within the centres

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
• Minimum of a Diploma in Social work or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community work and engagement with Sponsorship agencies
• Computer literate
• Writing and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s)
• Passion for children.
• Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Networking and influencing skills
• Partnership and Collaboration Skills
• Community Mobilization and Engagements
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is a MUST and the candidate should have a valid riding permit.

Job application procedure:
Use the link below to apply:
https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/uganda/sponsorship/sponsorship-operations-officer-lobalangit-karenga-ap/15419 

Application Deadline: 14 October 2020.