Job Title: Finance and Operations Director
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Chief of
Party
Party
About FHI:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human
development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in
Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society,
Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities
to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries.
development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in
Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society,
Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities
to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 60 countries.
About USAID OVC Project:
FHI 360 is seeks to implement
an anticipated USAID-funded regional Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
project in the Western and Central regions of Uganda. The project will work to
increase access to and utilization of core services for orphaned and vulnerable
children, youth and their caregivers. Services to be strengthened include
health, nutrition, education, psychosocial well-being, and child protection
(reducing abuse, exploitation and neglect).
an anticipated USAID-funded regional Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
project in the Western and Central regions of Uganda. The project will work to
increase access to and utilization of core services for orphaned and vulnerable
children, youth and their caregivers. Services to be strengthened include
health, nutrition, education, psychosocial well-being, and child protection
(reducing abuse, exploitation and neglect).
Job Summary: The USAID
OVC Project Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for financial
and administrative aspects of the project, including budget development and
monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, sub award management,
procurement, and logistics. The Finance and Operations Director will also establish
and maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project’s
compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations.
OVC Project Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for financial
and administrative aspects of the project, including budget development and
monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, sub award management,
procurement, and logistics. The Finance and Operations Director will also establish
and maintain sound financial management practices, and ensure the project’s
compliance with FHI 360 and USAID procedures, rules and regulations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant for this USAID OVC Project job opportunity should hold a Master’s
Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or
related field is required. - At
least eight years of relevant experience in financial management, including
overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex
projects. Five or more years’ experience in managing sub grants. - Familiarity
with Unites States Government rules and regulations is required. - Detailed
working knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal
control principles - Relevant
skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets - Past
exposure and experience building capacity in financial management of community-based
organizations and implementing partners. - Proven
ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO
partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies. - Excellent
interpersonal, writing and oral
presentation skills in English. - Possess
the ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow
How to Apply:
FHI 360 invites qualified
candidates who should physically submit a cover letter, CV/resume including
salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 – Plot 15 Kitante
Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda
candidates who should physically submit a cover letter, CV/resume including
salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 – Plot 15 Kitante
Close, P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda
NB:
Please indicate the title of the position on the application envelope.
Please indicate the title of the position on the application envelope.
Deadline: Friday 14th November 2014.
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