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• Work closely with the Project Manager to
  provide technical support implementation of project activities at central
  and site level
• Tasked with the day-to-day management of
  financial operations of the project in accordance with established rules,
  regulations and relevant manuals
• Manage and monitor project budget,
  maintaining all relevant records;
• The jobholder will also process payment
  requests to suppliers/vendors, advances to the responsible partners
• Maintain project’s disbursement ledger and
  journal;
• Prepare and submit accurate financial
  reports, including monthly and quarterly disbursement reports and
  financial reports;
• Present information on the status of
  financial resources as required;
• Offer full support to project evaluation,
  reviews and audit missions;
• Actively contribute to the preparation and
  implementation of progress reports
• Maintain project correspondences and lines
  of communication in accordance with established procedures
• Support the preparation of work plans
• Provide logistical organization for field
  visits, workshops and meetings
• Maintain a proper filing system and office
  administration

• The ideal candidate for the NEMA Project
  Assistant (Finance and Administration) job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in finance, commerce or business administration;
• Possession of post graduate training in
  Finance and Accounting is an advantage; Finance and/or Accounting
  Certifications like CPA, ACCA is an advantage.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  project/programme management
• At least three years of relevant
  experience in finance and administration
• Working experience with the Government of
  Uganda-donor supported projects
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  accounting processes and procedures, and Financial Reporting;
• Ability to handle a large volume of work
  under time constraints;
• Ability to anticipate client needs and
  address them promptly;
• Proficient in software applications
  (Excel, Ms Word among others )
• Ability to communicate effectively to
  different stakeholders and organizations
• Demonstrates / Safeguards Ethics and
  Integrity and Acts as a team player and facilitates team work
• Broad knowledge and understanding of GEF
  and UNDP finance and administrative procedures will be an added advantage 

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