Job Title: National Team Coordinator – Finance
Organization: DSW
(Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung)
(Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About DSW:
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung
Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation
with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda,
and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. In addition, we are working in
partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda,
Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation
with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda,
and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. In addition, we are working in
partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda,
Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Job Summary: The National Team Coordinator (NIC) – Finance
will serve as the liaison between the Country Director (CD) dealing with
strategic decisions and the operationalisation of the strategic goals and
objectives at country office and community levels. (S)He works in close
cooperation with the CD to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of
activities within his/her area of responsibility. (S)He also cooperates closely
with all other coordinators in the Country Office (CO) to effectively link
project design, quality implementation and reporting.
will serve as the liaison between the Country Director (CD) dealing with
strategic decisions and the operationalisation of the strategic goals and
objectives at country office and community levels. (S)He works in close
cooperation with the CD to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of
activities within his/her area of responsibility. (S)He also cooperates closely
with all other coordinators in the Country Office (CO) to effectively link
project design, quality implementation and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Organizational Development:
- Assist
in the development of policies, procedures, financial reporting systems
and objectives that will strengthen DSW’s financial management capacities - Technically
support the development of policies and structures that ensure the
adherence to financial guidelines (internal guidelines: e.g. finance
manual/ external guidelines: e.g. legal requirements) - Actively
support the development and implementation of training and coaching
programs for CO (financial) staff members - Support
the development and implementation of financial systems and tools (e.g.
dashboard) as well as the budgeting and follow-up of any financial issues
at the CO Management - Mentor
and supervise country office finance staff regarding finance and content
relevant areas - Actively
coordinate and. monitor the finance staff including the development of
clear goals targets for the finance team - Responsible
for the coordination and implementation of the financial management
policies and procedures to ensure that the CO has appropriate financial
structures in place - Ensure
that financial reports are submitted in time and comply with high quality
standards - Coordination
and support of the preparation of annual, and project based financial
Audits
2. Operational Responsibilities:
- Guide
and support in the financial review of proposal budgets Assist with
resolutions of daily operational problems encountered with financial
systems, vendors, contracts, negotiations etc - Draw
up, allocate, control and monitor of financial resources (C0-, Team- and
Project-Budgets) - Coordinate
and implement operational procedures and financial activities - Perform
any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should hold a Degree from an accredited university in
BBA/B.Com (Accounting). MBA, MSC /Accounting/Finance) is an added advantage MUST
have a professional Accounting qualification like ACCA or CPA. - A
minimum of five years’ experience in an NGO with at least two years at a
managerial level Should be experienced with financial regulations and
reporting for major donors e.g EU , USAID - Possess
excellent computer skills in use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. - Working
knowledge and experience in usage of SUN Accounting & QuickBooks
Software is a Must. - Strong
and proven financial management skills within projects - Possess
the ability to deliver high quality work, giving attention to details
within deadlines - Ability
to solve problems creatively, multitask and learn new concepts quickly - Ability
to work with minimum supervision - Excellent
communication skills and ability to work well in a team - Ability
to initiate, design and implement financial systems and control
procedures.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their application
(CV and motivation letters indicating salary expectation) with the reference
“(job title)” to: [email protected] or through post to DSW 33900 Kampala,
Uganda or Hand deliver to Plot 17, Naziba Close, Lubowa, addressed to the
National Team Coordinator- Admin & Human Resource
interested candidates should send their application
(CV and motivation letters indicating salary expectation) with the reference
“(job title)” to: [email protected] or through post to DSW 33900 Kampala,
Uganda or Hand deliver to Plot 17, Naziba Close, Lubowa, addressed to the
National Team Coordinator- Admin & Human Resource
Deadline: 6th March 2015
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