The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), with support from the UK Department for International Development and Irish Aid, is implementing the Expanding Social Protection (ESP) Programme in Uganda. The ESP Programme is a five year programme within MGLSD which was launched in 2010 and is coordinated by the Social Protection Secretariat. It includes a pilot cash transfer scheme, (SAGE) providing regular cash transfers to older persons and vulnerable families living in chronic poverty in 14 pilot districts, reaching 15% of households in target districts. Our Client, Maxwell Stamp PLC has been providing technical support to MGLSD to implement the ESP Programme.

Maxwell Stamp PLC is now seeking to fill two key positions in the Social Protection Secretariat on a fulltime basis up until February 2015.

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Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager,

The Senior ESP Accountant will carry out the following financial management functions.

General Functions:

· Work with budget holders to prepare medium term forecasts and budgets in Excel;

· Liaise with district teams involved in the SAGE programme in the preparation of work plans, budgets and financial reports;

· Liaise with the MGLSD and DFID on the quarterly release of funds

· Prepare regular timely financial management reports including reports to the ESP Steering Committee

· Support the procurement process

· Review expenditure requests, ensure compliance with accounting systems

· Participate in the training on the financial management of ESP funds transferred to districts.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

· Qualified accountant, ACCA or equivalent.

· Experience of having worked in a small finance function.

· Highly computer literate, skilled at developing budgets & forecasts in Excel and Power point presentations,

· Good interpersonal, presentational and drafting skills.

· Experience of developing financial systems and writing user manuals.

· Well organized and meticulous in dealing with documents.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

· Experience of having worked on a donor funded project with multicurrency accounting would be an advantage

How to Apply

All interested persons with relevant qualifications and experience should send their applications by email to: alex@hrlinkconsult.com by 30th July 2012.

Applications should consist of a cover letter stating the reason for applying, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant qualifications and 3 work related references. Please mark clearly in the subject area ”Administrative and Liaison Officer”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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