Project Management Assistant (Budget). | ReliefWeb

USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Project Management Assistant (Budget).

ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: “Cooperating Country National” shall mean the individual engaged to serve in the Cooperating Country under this contract.

Opening date: June 29, 2020

Closing date: July 10, 2020

The position is in the USAID/Uganda Office of Education, Youth, and Child Development (EYCD). EYCD manages multiple funding streams including Basic Education, Higher Education and President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds which support basic education, child protection, and positive youth development activities. The multiple funding sources are allocated across activities and have different reporting and management requirements.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the EYCD Office in managing its multi-year portfolio of $200 million. The position will assist the EYCD Office to develop the annual program budget; oversee the procurement plan and track procurement actions; complete financial reporting requirements for presidential initiatives and other USAID activities; and assist the office in responding to additional financial information needs as requested.** The position plays a major role in managing EYCD’s complex and unique portfolio.

1. EDUCATION

At least two years of full-time post-secondary study at college or university in Financial Management, Business Administration, and Accounting, Social Sciences is required.

1. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years of progressively responsible work in financial management, budgeting, accounting, business administration, with one year of program management, project development, social economic or related field is required.

Prior experience working with international donor organizations or donor-funded projects in budgeting, financial management or related work is required.