Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA)

Job opportunity at Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA)
Job Title: Project Administrator

Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a new regional initiative financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by Tetra Tech ARD (A company based in the USA) seeks to fill the following position.

Closing On: Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Monday, 31 January 2011

Preferred Skills:

Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) is a new regional initiative financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), implemented by Tetra Tech ARD (A company based in the USA) from the regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

The mission of SUWASA is to foster the transformation of water and sanitation services delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve long-term financial sustainability through the application of market-based principles, engagement of the private sector within a conducive policy and regulatory framework- SUWASA seeks to fill the following position based in Uganda.

Key Responsibilities:
a) Responsible for the day-to-day management of the SUWASA Uganda office;
b) Serve as primary liaison with office lease agreements and maintenance needs;
c) Assist the Project Coordinator with maintaining a daily cash flow record including preparing the request for replenishment from the Nairobi office of SUWASA. Daily monitoring of cash availability to cover office expenditures and request for replenishment from Nairobi office;
d) Ensure that all expenses, payments, receipts, bank reconciliations and any financial information as may be required by the Project Coordinator are captured in Quickbooks;
e) Undertake human resources functions including establishing and maintaining effective personnel management records and files;
f) Manage the facilitation of special events, staff meetings and workshops;
g) Supervision of the procurement system for equipment and supplies ensuring robust quality control and due diligence in full compliance with Tetra Tech ARD and USAID policies, procedures and regulations;

Qualifications and Experience:
At least a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, finance or any other relevant social science;

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks Pro – a requirement;

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential;

At least 3 years experience in an equivalent position in an international organization of which at least 1 year should be in a similar international organization; Experience with a USAID funded program especially with regards to processes and procedures will be an advantage.

Interested candidates should send their CV, 3 references and a cover letter by e-mail to: recruit@ard-suwasa.org with “Project Administrator” mentioned as subject, or by fax to: +256 (0)312216701 or by regular mail to: SUWASA Uganda Office Plot 58 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero
P. O. Box 1709, Kampala, UGANDA.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and successful candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and relevant experience. For
more information about SUWASA please visit www.usaid-suwasa.org.

Closing date for receipt of the applications is
January 31, 2011