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Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and
applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.
Position Title: Director of Finance (1 position)
Duty Station; Kampala
Organisation:Save the Children
Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and
applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.
Background Information:
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for
children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the
Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival,
protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by
delivering our Programmes through partnerships. by being innovative, by acting
as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda.
we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection.
Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health,
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children
delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori. North-Eastern
and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff
complement of over 200 persons. We save children's lives. We fight for their
rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100
million children around the world.
Job Purpose:
The Director of Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team in Uganda
and shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of
the Country Office. The Director of Finance in his/her capacity
is responsible for finance administration. fiscal management. grant
management. and financial and grant reporting. in both emergency and
development programming contexts.
Academic back ground, Experience & Person Specifications;
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Minimum of 8 years senior level experience in a corporate or an NGO
environment, of which three should be at a management level within the finance
department of a national or international organization.
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Professional qualification such as CPA, CA. ACMA. ACCA. Excellent
understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modeling,
financial systems and procedures.
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Excellent analytical skills - the ability to analyse
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complex financial data and design and produce effective management
information.
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Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management.
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Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic
decisions.
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Experience of general administration work. Strong communication and
interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight
deadlines.
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Ability to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working
collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
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Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours,
and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
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A full appreciation of the value of co-operation. both internationally and
within a team environment. Understanding of Save the Children's vision and
mission and a commitment to its objectives and values. Willingness and ability
to travel extensively in country.
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Written and verbal fluency in English.
Application information;
Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom
should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children
Plot 68170, Kira Road
P. O. Box 12018, Kampala
Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Important to note:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are
submitted online.
The closing date for receiving applications is 6 December 2013. Candidates
are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
We work with children. communities and governments all over the world and
we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from
and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection
process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to
work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants
will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our
Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with
disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
