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Jobs at The National Center for State Courts - Uganda ,Uganda Jobs 2014,
Position Title: Grants Finance Officer
Organisation: The National Center for State Courts,Jobs in Uganda,
Reports: to the Finance Manager
Primary Location:Kampala-based with frequent travel within Uganda.
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 5 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
The National Center for State Courts is inviting applications from
qualified candidates with a proven commitment to access to justice and peace
building for the position of Grants Finance Officer under the Supporting Access
to Justice, Fostering Equity and Peace (SAFE) Program in Uganda funded by
USAID. USAID-SAFE is a five-year development program that seeks to strengthen
the Government of Uganda’s capacity with respect to peace building and conflict
mitigation.
Position Summary:
The position reports to the Finance Manager. The position is Kampala-based
with frequent travel within Uganda.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain and review monthly and quarterly financial reports and expense
reports submitted by grantees.
• Assist grantees with budget planning and execution, including preparation
of fiscal reports.
• Review grantee vouchers for accuracy and proper accounting.
• Conduct spot checks on grantees to review financial documents, and assess
financial and accounting oversight.
• Design and implement trainings for grantees in USAID and NCSC financial
accounting system polices and procedures.
• Keep the Chief of Party, Finance Manager and M&E and Learning Advisor
informed on the rate and level of expenditure of grantees.
• Serve as the point of contact for SAFE grantees regarding grant financial
operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A University degree in business administration, management, finance or
other related degree;
• At least five years of substantive financial management experience;
• Financial management experience with USAID funded projects;
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted in MS Word format by email to
administrator@safeprogram.ug with the subject heading “Grants Finance Officer”
no later than 5:00 pm on 9th May 2014.
Applications must include a detailed CV with at least 3 professional
referees and copies of relevant academic certificates. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Salary will be
based on qualifications and experience.
No phone calls please
