WellShare International is an international U.S.-based non-governmental
organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota whose mission is to
improve the health of women, children and their communities around the world.
WellShare is currently implementing the Scaling up Access to Advancing
Community Based Access to Injectable Contraceptives in Uganda in Busoga and
Teso Regions (Iganga and Kumi Districts).

Job Summary: The Operations
Officer (Finance/Admin) will offer technical support for and coordination of
operational activities, including administrative, financial, procurement and
logistical duties for the WellShare Iganga Field Office.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Supports the Operations Manager in
managing district financial activity, including generating field office
monthly financial reports (funds request, expense tracking, budget vs.
expense monitoring, cash counts) according to internal guidelines and
deadlines;
Manages field office operating cash and
makes cash and real time payments, ensuring cash is handled appropriately
and securely; generates check payments as applicable, and maintains
records and accountabilities.
Executes banking transactions as
authorized.
Complies and adheres to WellShare
financial policies/procedures.
Ensures that staff members understand and
adhere to WellShare financial policies and procedures, through mentoring
and training as needed.
Transparent and accountable in all
activities.
Acts as point person for all procurement
at the field office; including raising purchase requisitions, raising
requests for quotations, conducting bids analysis and issuing purchase
orders.
Assists the Program Manager to ensure
organizational and sub partner compliance at district level with donor
contracts and GOU laws and funds accountability and monitoring.
Orients field office staff to operational policies
and procedures.
Works in liaison with the Operations
Manager to manage field office vehicle fleet, manages fixed assets,
information and technology (IT) in field office, including protecting IT
resources, etc.
Organizes district logistics, including
travel, vehicles, and trainings.
Maintains regular communications with line
manager (Program Manager) and with Operations Manager via email, phone,
and face-to-face meetings.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

At least three years’ experience executing
operational, administrative and financial duties, preferably for an
international non-governmental organization in Uganda.
The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Project Administration/Management,
Accounting, or related field.
Significant experience budgeting and
planning; applied knowledge of field-level accounting and budget
monitoring.
Working knowledge of USG rules and
regulations.
Proven ability to produce high-quality
written documents, including reports to line managers, senior management,
and project stakeholders.
Advanced computer skills, including the
ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products (Excel
essential), email, and internet
Working experience with QuickBooks
accounting software required.
Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory
experience.
Possess the ability to prioritize and
handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Fluency in English (written & spoken);
proficiency in local language, preferably Lusoga.
Past work experience with an NGO
preferred.

How to Apply:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send a cover letter, resume,
past salary history and desired salary, and three professional references by
email (required) to: Apply by Email with the position name
in the title of the email. Please do not send certificates.

Deadline: Friday, 19^th
December, 2014

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