Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer
Organisation: InfoNile.org
Duty Station: Kampala,Uganda
About US:
InfoNile.org is a collaborative
cross-border group of geojournalists with a mission to uncover critical stories
on water and environment in the Nile River Basin of Africa through data-based
multimedia storytelling. We are a project under Water Journalists Africa, the
largest network of water journalists on the African continent.
Job Summary: The Finance and
Administration Officer will oversee internal administration, performance and
financial accountability of InfoNile/Water Journalists Africa projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop and manage general office administration
structures such as bookkeeping systems, filing systems and financial
requisition and accountability procedures;
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Manage and report monthly programme
expenditures;
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Prepare monthly financial forecasts for the
organization;
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Manage annual internal and external financial
audits;
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Develop and implement media-related business
innovations to promote financial sustainability for the organization;
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Provide performance management and support to
your direct reports.
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Coordinate financial logistics of project
meetings and events alongside the Programs team;
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Prepare meeting materials as appropriate;
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Facilitate internal communication regarding
finance and administration within the Country Office and Coordinators in other
countries;
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Ensure internal staff human resources,
communications and welfare systems are in place and running smoothly;
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Ensure staff submits required reports, time
sheets, accountabilities, etc.
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Other duties as assigned
.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree
required within a financial or administration field;
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Certified Public Accountant;
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At least two years of finance and administrative
experience;
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Experience managing finances of donor-funded
programmes;
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Experience developing business plans;
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Experience managing auditing processes;
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Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook;
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Exceptional communication skills in
English;
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Be a strong self-starter and able to work
independently and with self-initiative;
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Interest in media and issues of water,
environment and climate change;
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Experience working with journalists or in the
media industry is an advance.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying
to this position, please send a cover letter (max 1 page) and your CV via email
to: [email protected]
NB: Tentative starting date is
1st December 2019.
Deadline: 16th November 2019
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