Finance Manager and Administration and Human Resource Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in The Uganda Capacity Program which is implemented by IntraHealth. Applications should either be submitted in person to IntraHealth offices at Plot 20B, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo or sent by email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org to be received not later than 6th June, 2011. Applications should include the title of the post being applied for.

Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Post: Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is responsible for all financial functions of the Uganda Capacity Program in compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies.

Specifically s/he will:
• Ensure accountability for project financial resources
• Provide financial guidance and back up support to all teams
• Provide technical advice on financial management to the Chief of Party
• Prepare and submit accurate financial reports on Capacity Project to Chief of Party and headquarters
• Coordinate periodic internal audits and implementation of audit recommendations
• Ensure compliance with IntraHealth Field Accounting Policies

QUALIFICATIONS

i) Education
• Advanced Degree in accounting, business administration or related discipline
ii) Work experience
• Minimum of five years of relevant financial management experience
• Preferred experience working with USAID-funded projects
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft office software

iii) Competencies
• Excellent financial and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent time manager
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and ability to effectively communicate project financial information to a variety of different audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse people, clients and consultants.

Post: Administration and Human Resource Officer
The Administration and Human Resource Officer will be responsible for efficient management of human resources, project assets, equipment and vehicles including Office logistics and maintenance. She is responsible for ensuring transparency, compliance and accountability at all levels and in all areas of Human Resource, Procurement, Administration and Logistics management

Specifically s/he will:
• Ensure achievement of administrative tasks to support program activities as outlined in workplans
• Ensure high quality performance in administrative operations of the Uganda Capacity Program.
• Ensure responsive technical assistance to government and other stakeholders
• Lead the efforts in procurement ensuring compliance with IntraHealth procurement policies
• Manage the project office assets including equipment and vehicles as well as leases.
• Manage hiring of project personnel and periodic performance measurements and goals in compliance with IntraHealth Personnel Policies
• Ensure handling of inquiries regarding administration and HR issues
• Ensure that vehicles and assets are properly insured
• Ensure the maintenance of office, equipments and vehicles
• Maintaining organized files and records of technical team activities, both electronic and hard copy

QUALIFICATIONS

i) Education
• University Degree, preferably in Business Administration

ii) Work Experience
• Two years of office administration, procurement and HR experience desirable

iii) Competencies
• Ability to maintain a variety of records, such as inventories of supplies and materials; prepares correspondence, forms and reports;
• Ability to provide excellent administrative and customer service duties, including telephone coverage, ordering office supplies, maintaining office equipment;
• Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact and good verbal communications
• Proven ability to work independently and self-motivated; also work cooperatively with other office personnel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to simultaneously support a team of professionals
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point; Outlook

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