USAID FHI 360 Project Careers - Finance and Operations Director ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Reports to: Chief of Party

FHI 360 is an

international non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving

lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our

staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic

Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a

unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development

challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.

FHI 360 seeks

to implement an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health services project in

Northern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV /AIDS,

MNCH, nutrition and TB services.

Job Summary:  The Finance and Operations Director will be primarily

be responsible for oversight of all financial and administrative aspects of the

project, including budget development and monitoring, prime award monitoring

and compliance, sub award management, procurement, and logistics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Provide leadership to finance and operations aspect

of the project, including general administrative processes, financial

management, sub award management, accounting, and logistics.

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Ensure compliance of financial and operations

systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award

requirements, and Government of Uganda laws.

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The incumbent will also be tasked with developing,

analyzing and monitoring program budgets; monitor and track obligations and

expenditures against budgets

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The incumbent will oversee and manage all sub award

processes and grants programs under the project

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Offer technical support to the local partners on financial

compliance and reporting

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Manage project procurement processes

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Regularly review and approve recommendations for

financial planning and control providing relevant fiscal information to

executive management team.

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Guide senior leadership regularly on financial and

operations-related matters

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Prepare and send annual and quarterly financial and

accrual reports to USAID

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Manage and work closely with internal and external

auditors in the review of project financial and administrative practices and

records.

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Manage a finance and operations team in charge of

budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, administration and procurement.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree

or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is

required.

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A minimum of twelve years of relevant experience in

financial management, including 5 years overseeing the finance and operations

of large and complex USAID-funded projects

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At least five years’ experience in managing sub

grants.

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Detailed working knowledge and understanding of USG

rules and regulations is required.

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Comprehensive knowledge in generally-accepted

accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles
Computer literacy skills and familiarity with accounting software (including,

at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)

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Significant experience building capacity in

financial management of community-based organizations and implementing

partners.

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Proven ability to create and maintain effective

working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and

international donor agencies.

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Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth

of financial management expertise

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Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation

skills in English.

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Ability to work independently and manage a high

volume work flow

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume

including salary expectations to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 Plot 15

Kitante Close Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly

indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

Deadline: Monday, 7^th

September 2015.

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda