17 February 2015

Finance and Administration Manager Job Opportunity - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs




Organisation: Catholic

Relief Services (CRS)


Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda


Reports to: Country

Manager


Catholic Relief Services

carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the

poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our

mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners

people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our

commitment to serving those in need.


Job Summary: The Finance

and Administration Manager (FAM) will offer timely support in the delivery of

CRS mission through overall management and strategic leadership to the country

program’s operational support departments including Human Resources, Finance,

Information and Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Audit,

Security, and Other Administration as applicable. Compliance and Partnership

are themes. The incumbent ensures that programs are supported to effectively

meet articulated needs, manage risk, and increase efficiency. He/she will

ensure that all offices have corresponding systems in place and that applicable

CRS and donor policies are consistently applied. He/she leads and oversees activities

to strengthen the capacities of partners in these same functions. He/she will

ensure adequate stewardship of agency resources and sound financial reporting

in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), CRS policies and

procedures, local laws and donor requirements. The FAM is a member of the

senior management team and plays a key role in all senior management decisions

and initiatives.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible

    for financial management

  • Procurement

    and Supplies Oversight and Management

  • Ensure

    Safety and Security Oversight and Management

  • Responsible

    for the Administration Oversight and Management

  • Transport

    Oversight and Management

  • Information

    Technology Oversight and Management

  • Partner

    Capacity Building

  • Donor

    and Government Compliance

  • Responsible

    for coordination

  • Technical

    and strategic leadership

  • Team

    building, Coordination, Management, Mentoring/Training, Supervision, and

    developing new initiative.

  • Perform

    any other Responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The

    ideal candidate for the CRS job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s

    degree in business administration or management or related field;

    preferred Master’s degree in any related field; with a bias in

    Accounting/Finance

  • The

    candidates must possess a minimum of five to seven years’ experience

    working for a non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization,

    with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a senior supervisory position.


All employees must be rooted in

the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to

fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

  • Serves

    with Integrity

  • Models

    Stewardship

  • Cultivates

    Constructive Relationships

  • Promotes

    Learning


All suitably qualified and

interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter, updated CV and

three work references (names and contact information only) to:  ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com


Deadline: 25th February, 2015






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