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Job Title:
- Program Manager
- Senior Accountant
Organisation: Protecting
Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Location:
Kampala
Job Title:Program
Manager
Reports to:
Executive Director
Responsible for:
Program Officers, Training Coordinator, Community Liaison Officer and M&E
Officers.
Work Station:
Kampala - Head Office (50% field work)
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA) is an
indigenous Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) that was formed to contribute
to Uganda’s efforts in enhancing access to quality HIV/AIDS prevention, care,
treatment, and support services to families with a historical focus on
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission. PREFA is looking for a competent
person to fill the following positions:
Job Purpose:
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall
management of program activities, and leads a team of professionals that will
provide technical support to districts and other partners implementing
Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV services in PREFA
supported areas of Uganda.
She/he will travel extensively to provide this support and
guidance at regional, district, and community levels.
Key Result Areas:
1. Overall coordination of respective PREFA programs and to
ensure effective implementation of program activities and attainment of desired
results.
2. Provide technical support to the program team.
3. A well-motivated and skilled program team in place to
provide high quality eMTCT services.
4. Ensure an effective mechanism for obtaining feedback on
program implementation and lessons learned are in place.
5. Ensure regular program meetings to review progress in
implementation of eMTCT activities.
6. Operational plans and budgets and standard operating
procedures are in place for program implementation.
7. Ensure timely preparation and submission of program
reports to the Ministry of Health and PREFA donors as required.
8. Overall management of program budget to ensure value for
money.
Required
Qualifications:
Minimum
Qualification: Medical Degree and Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience in team management.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in
HIV/AIDS prevention and care.
• Practical experience working with partners at district and
community level in HIV/AIDS work.
• Good understanding of current issues and developments in
the field of HIV/AIDS and especially eMTCT, VCT and ART.
• Track record of working with Local government.
• Strong skills in Management and Networking.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to work and travel in rural settings in
Uganda.
• Competency in Microsoft word, Power-point, Excel and
Internet.
Job Title: Senior
Accountant
Reports to:
Finance and Administration Manager (FAM)
Responsible for:
Accountants
Work Station:
Kampala - Head Office
Job Purpose:
To support the FAM in the finance function for the smooth
operation of PREFA’s programs and activities.
Key Result Areas:
1. Preparation and presentation of annual project budgets to
accompany related work plans.
2. Monitoring of the allocation of project income and
expenditure.
3. Review and approve all project payments and bank
reconciliation.
4. Preparation of quarterly and annual cash flow
projections.
5. Review periodic reports and statements for Financial
Management as stipulated in Financial Policy for Management decision making.
6. Assistance in effective and efficient integration of
project financial activities into the organization’s financial management and
information system.
7. Help staff internalize the financial documents e.g.
accounting manuals, finance policies, systems and procedures in the
organization.
8. Timely project financial reporting and representation on
behalf of PREFA at donor meetings on finance issues.
9. Financial support supervision provided to PREFA
implementing partners and Non-finance staffs in Finance management skills in
line with PREFA policies.
Required
Qualifications:
Minimum
Qualification: BCom or BBA (Accounting), or any other relevant discipline
from a recognized institution. Professional qualification; ACCA, CPA or CIMA is
a must.
Added Qualification:
Masters in management.
At least 5 years’ working experience in accounting and
financial management;
3 of which should have been at Senior Accountant level.
Proven knowledge of donor financial accounting procedures
(multi-donor reporting) e.g. CDC/USAID rules and regulations and clear
understanding of Government of Uganda accounting requirements.
Key Skills Required:
• Financial management skills and Budgeting skills.
• Demonstrated management skills, Interpersonal skills and Communication
skills.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and at least
two accounting packages (including PASTEL).
Additional
Qualities/Attributes
• Strong integrity and personality, highly organised with
exemplary character.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send a current detailed CV,
application letter, copies of testimonials and certificates; and 3 references
with telephone contact. Applications should reach not later than Friday, 19th
July, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Send to:
The Executive Director
Protecting Families against HIV/AIDS (PREFA)
Plot 71 Lithuli Avanue Bugolobi,
P.O Box 25769,
Kampala, Uganda.
