Uganda: Finance Director/Deputy Chief of Staff - 2015

Organization: Plan

Country: Uganda

Closing date: 29 Jan 2015

The Organisation

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and setting up management, financial, compliance and risk management controls for NU-HITES (North Uganda – Health Integration to Enhance Services) project. NU-HITES aims to increase the availability and demand for essential health services in 15 project districts while strengthening and improving the overall quality of Northern Uganda’s health system. The project seeks to strengthen the district-based integrated package of quality health services to improve and sustain the health and nutritional status of northern Uganda populations. This is a major project – value of US 55 million and total staff count of 15 direct staff and 5 sub-grantee organizations.

You will be responsible to ensure that a cost-effective project is delivered and accounted for in accordance with relevant USAID regulations and in line with Plan financial management policies. The Finance Director will have complete oversight of project systems, processes and controls.

The Person

We’re looking for an exceptional Finance Manager, with extensive experience of working on international development projects, especially with USAID. US GAAP and IFRS are required and extensive knowledge of key USG regulations is preferred. A knowledge of the Ugandan or East African context would be an advantage.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Spec for more details.

Type of Role:5 year fixed term contract

Location: Gulu, Plan Uganda with travel to districts through the Northern Region of Uganda and Kampala as necessary.

Reports to:Chief of Party for the NU-HITES project.

Salary:Grade E. This is an accompanied position and a full expat package will be available.

Closing Date: 29th January 2015- we reserve the right to close the advert early should we find a suitable candidate due to the urgency of hiring this post.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

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