Program Controller Career Opportunity – Stromme Foundation

Job Title:   Program Controller
Organization: Stromme Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Stromme
Foundation works in close partnership with Lakarmissionen (LM), a Swedish development
organization with the vision to support the desire and ability of vulnerable
people to change their living conditions. This is done through effective
methods and close collaboration with local partners in 40 countries worldwide.
LM’s focus areas are Social Care, Education and Self-Sufficiency and, in
addition, the organization also has a considerable Emergency Relief commitment.
Currently, LM regional office is based in Kampala at Stromme Foundation East Africa.
It was set up to coordinate and follow up the work of partner organizations in
Africa and in particular the East and Central Africa region.
Job Summary: The Program Controller is a management position at
the Regional Resource Center in Kampala, charged primarily with the financial
follow-up, reporting and all related aspects for Lakarmissionen’s programs and
projects in the region. The Program Controller will work in close collaboration
with the Program Manager and RRC Director in the overall project and program
monitoring and follow-up process. The person will be in frequent touch with Lakarmissionen’s
partner network in the region which means extensive travelling both nationally
and regionally – and at occasions even internationally.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will play a focal role in monitoring
    and following up the financial reporting of all projects throughout the
    project year.
  • Be an active part of budget planning process
    of partner organizations and approve budgets before executing fund
    transfers.
  • Follow up on quarterly, midterm and annual
    financial reporting and hold and also support and assist Program Manager
    with finance related aspects of narrative reports.
  • Actively participate in the overall program
    monitoring and follow-up, when and where necessary.
  • Follow up on annual audit reports from
    partners.
  • The jobholder will also strengthen and
    develop project partners’ capacity with regards to financial and administrative
    capacity.
  • Active participate in the assessment and
    board recommendation process in relation to the different grant decision
    meetings held during the course of the year.
  • Work in liaison with the Program Manager and
    RRC Director, develop funding proposals and periodic reports to funding
    agencies and ensure that institutional objectives are performed in
    cooperation with partner organizations.
  • The incumbent will be a part of mapping
    opportunities for institutional funding locally and regionally.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the Program Controller vacancy
    should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or
    comparable. Possession of a Post-graduate exam in Business Administration,
    Public Administration or related field desired
  • A minimum of three years of working
    experience in a similar position.
  • Specific experience from Humanitarian
    Development fields such as Social Care, Self-Sufficiency, Education &
    Training and Emergency Relief is also an added advantage
  • Documented working experience from the
    Humanitarian Development world.
  • Good knowledge of financial systems and
    bookkeeping software, etc.
  • Good administrative knowledge and experience.
  • Very well organized, structured and
    meticulous.
  • Should be used comfortable with and used to
    training others.
  • Highly creative individual who possesses
    energy, self-confidence, and flexibility; thrives in a dynamic,
    multi-cultural environment.
  • Time conscious and punctual.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    Humanitarian Development, such as Social Care interventions, Education
    concepts as well as Microfinance, Vocational Training and Self
    Sustainability concepts.
  • The applicant should be adaptable, be a good
    team player and of high integrity.
  • Possess leadership qualities.
  • Willingness to travel extensively locally and
    regionally.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s permit is
    ideal
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in
    English.
  • Good knowledge in French is desired Hold
    Christian values.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged e-mail their
applications with electronic copies/scanned copies of curriculum vitae,
capability statement, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers,
photocopies of relevant testimonials; and contacts of three referees to: marcus.holmgren@lakarmissionen.se
with a copy to ove.gustafsson@lakarmissionen.se
Deadline: 10th April 2016
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