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University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization
working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening
Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project.
The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care
and laboratory services at selected referral and general hospitals. URC is
seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Grants Compliance Officer
(7 positions) based in Kampala with frequent travel to SUSTAIN-supported health
facilities.
Job Summary
The Grants Compliance Officer is responsible for the financial and contract
management of grants from the funds received under the SUSTAIN Uganda project.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Under the direction of the Finance Director, effectively administer
sub-grants to supported hospitals to enhance SUSTAIN activities of systems
strengthening in HIV/AIDS care, prevention and treatment.
• Maintain well-organized and updated files and records on each sub-grantee
• Routinely monitor and review sub-grantees progress in meeting targets/
deliverables and providing documentation of expenditures in line with sub-grant
requirements
• Review activities reports from sub grantees to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate timely release of sub-grantees funding and reimbursement.
• Provide orientation, regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring of
sub-grantees related to grant financial management performance, business
principles, appropriate management of grants, and USAID rules and regulations
• Support improvement of sub-grantees financial capacity through regular
coaching/monitoring.
• Follow up and review of sub-grantee accountabilities and reports for
direct site support activities.
• Provide regular feedback to Finance Director, COP and Deputy Chief of
Party on sub-grantee progress.
• Update and maintain SUSTAIN regular tracker for subgrantee progress
monthly.
• Develops materials and provides training and oversight to facilitate the
preparation of reports Participate in internal audits and reviews, as required,
to ensure compliance with URC standards, donor requirements, and generally
accepted accounting practices
• Stay abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
compile and update applicable local policies; and train URC’s program and
partner staff in these policies
Qualification
• A degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field
(financial management, business administration) and two (2) years of combined
experience in grant/contracts administration management and financial
management, accounting, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and requirements that govern
grants administration
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret grantor guidelines,
financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond effectively to complex inquiries from grantors and
regulatory agencies
• Ability to present information effectively to top management, public
groups, and project managers
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under
deadline pressure and changing priorities
• Ability to solve problems creatively in order to meet the project
objectives
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and/or
weekend assignments
APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3
professional references & indicate the position you are applying for in the
subject line by Monday, 8th April, 2013 at 5:00pm addressed to:
Human Resource Coordinator,
University Research Co., LLC –
Centre for Human Services,
Plot 7 Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru
P.O. Box 28745,
Kampala, UGANDA.
E-mail: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com
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While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicated the position you
are applying for on the envelop and subject of the email.
