Job Title: Grants
Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Organisation: National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Project Name: USAID
Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace (SAFE) Program
Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace (SAFE) Program
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Finance Manager
About NCSC:
NCSC is a unique non-governmental organization providing technical
assistance, training and technology to advance justice systems in the 50 U.S.
states and around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago by the leaders of
the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice under Law, NCSC
partners with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental
organizations to create more effective justice institutions and promote the
Rule of Law. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking
qualified Ugandan citizens to fill the below positions for the “Supporting
Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace” (SAFE Program) funded by
USAID. USAID-SAFE is a five-year development Program that seeks to strengthen
the Government of Uganda’s capacity with respect to peace building and conflict
mitigation.
assistance, training and technology to advance justice systems in the 50 U.S.
states and around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago by the leaders of
the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice under Law, NCSC
partners with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental
organizations to create more effective justice institutions and promote the
Rule of Law. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking
qualified Ugandan citizens to fill the below positions for the “Supporting
Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace” (SAFE Program) funded by
USAID. USAID-SAFE is a five-year development Program that seeks to strengthen
the Government of Uganda’s capacity with respect to peace building and conflict
mitigation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and review
monthly and quarterly financial reports and expense reports submitted by
grantees. - Support the grantees
with budget planning and execution, including preparation of fiscal
reports. - Intuitively review
grantee vouchers for accuracy and proper accounting. - Conduct spot checks on
grantees to review financial documents, and assess financial and
accounting oversight. - Design and implement
trainings for grantees in USAID and NCSC financial accounting system
policies and procedures. - Keep the Chief of
Party, Finance Manager and M&E and Learning Advisor informed on the
rate and level of expenditure of grantees. - Act as the point of
contact for SAFE grantees regarding grant financial operations. - Perform any other
related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal USAID SAFE
Project employee should hold a University degree in business
administration, management, finance or other related degree; - A minimum of five
years substantive financial management experience; - Financial management
experience with USAID funded projects;
How to Apply:
All interested persons should send their applications in Microsoft Word
format by email to [email protected] with the subject heading
“Grants Finance Officer.”
format by email to [email protected] with the subject heading
“Grants Finance Officer.”
The completed applications must include a detailed CV with at least
three professional referees and copies of relevant academic certificates.
three professional referees and copies of relevant academic certificates.
Deadline: 9th May 2014 by 5PM
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
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