Cesvi Non-profit Careers – Country Administrator

Organisation: Cesvi
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About Cesvi:
Cesvi is an Italian International Non-governmental Organisation (INGO) which currently operates in Lango and Agogo districts. In Lango area, Cesvi is working on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, such as roads, wells and lactrines with the direct involvement of local communities. Other activities in this area are related to the increase of productivity, production and commercialization of agricultural products, by improving agricultural techniques and distributing seeds and farm tools. In Agago district, Cesvi is involved in the promotion of social stability through the improvement of land security for the most vulnerable members of the local communities.
Job Summary: The Country Administrator is responsible for managing all aspects of the finance function of the Cesvi country programme, in close coordination with the staff, and to support the logistic office in purchase and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Plan, supervise and deliver all project and programme related administrative functions: accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring;
  • Make sure that the management of the program will comply with administrative procedures of Donors, local Law and Cesvi and will develop procedures and guidelines to this end, as well as provide on-the-job training and supervise administrative staff;
  • Ensure an adequate reporting to the Country Representative/Desk Officer, as regard to the management/control of financial flows of the various projects, constantly monitoring expenses and cash flow (final balance and budget analysis);
  • Plan, supervise and control project and programme logistic functions;
  • Support the Country Representative/Project Manager in the preparation of contracts with suppliers, partners and service providers, and monitor contract administrative performance;
  • Be responsible of the correct store of documents and project’s goods.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting
  • At least three years post qualification experience in a finance/accounting role overseas in the NGO sector.
  • Strong budgeting and financial management skills
  • Accountancy skills and ability to prepare financial reports
  • Working knowledge of UE administrative and procurement procedures
  • Past exposure and experience in supervision and planning of field logistics
  • Strong leadership and experience in supervising multi-cultural staff
  • Prior experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations
  • Very flexible and with a positive attitude
  • Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Programmes such as Word and Excel as well accounting packages & other database competencies
  • Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
  • Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Effective team member
  • Good knowledge and understanding of development issues and the organisational goals
  • Fluency in Italian (spoken and written)
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to join Cesvi in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply online by visiting the web link below.
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