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• Render support in the financial management
  tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager, including information
  on the transfer and conversion of funds at the Bank;
• Ensure that all procurements and
  disbursements are carried out in accordance with the established/agreed
  Government of Uganda, UNDP and FAO requirements;
• Support the mobilization/procurement of
  project inputs under the responsibility of GoU
• Keenly verify financial entries in the
  appropriate Accounting Software and provide support in the use of financial
  management software for financial monitoring and reporting on project
  financial flows;
• Prepare and submit annual and semi-annual
  budgets, quarterly expenditure reports, cash advance requests and any
  other financial management tools required in accordance with MAAIF/ GoU,
  UNDP, FAO and GEF defined procedures and reporting formats, schedules and
  communications channels;
• The jobholder will prepare inventory
  reports, reports on goods and services acquired;
• Manage Project records, information and
  data for operational, Human Resources, financial and results- based
  monitoring;
• Compile, copy and distribute all project
  reports (Consultancies, workshops, training sessions, etc.);
• Undertake project financial closure
  formalities including submission of terminal reports, transfer and
  disposal of equipment, processing of semi-final revisions, and support
  professional staff in preparing the terminal assessment reports;
• Assist in the timely issuance of contracts
  and assurance of other eligible entitlements of the project personnel,
  experts, and consultants by preparing annual recruitment plans;
• Ensure smooth and timely implementation of
  project activities in support of the results-based work planning, through
  operational and administrative procedures according to MAAIF, UNDP and FAO
  rules and standards;
• The jobholder will also coordinate the
  project operational arrangements through contractual agreements with key
  project partners;
• Execute accurate and timely actions on all
  operational requirements for personnel-related matters, equipment and
  material procurement, and field disbursements;
• Actively participate and represent the
  project in collaborative meetings with project partners and the Project
  Steering Committee, as required;
• Undertake any other Finance and Administrative
  tasks as required by the Project Manager

• The applicant must hold an Honors
  Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Accounting option), Business
  Administration (Accounting option), Business Studies (Accounting option)
  or Finance and Accounting from a recognized University or Training
  Institution;
• MUST have a full professional
  qualifications in Accounting as CPA, ACCA, ACIS and CPE obtained from
  recognized Training Institution and accredited by Institute of Certified
  Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU);
• At least five years of experience in the
  field of finance and administration in a Government setting or a reputable
  organization.
• Proficiency in computer, information and
  communication technology;
• Demonstrated knowledge of project
  management of a comparable project;
• Working knowledge of the Ugandan Financial
  management requirements with extensive contacts in the public, private
  sectors and civil society organizations;
• Good planning, organizing and Management
  Skills;
• Excellent written and fluent spoken
  English
• Ability to communicate in Karamojong
  language is an added advantage.

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