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Job Title:  Financial Advisor: Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights

Organisation: Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Royal Danish Embassy in Kampala is the diplomatic mission of The Kingdom of the Denmark. The Danish Embassy in Kampala connects Denmark and Uganda. The Embassy handles projects backed by Danish International Aid, supports Danish companies in Uganda as well as Danish citizens.

Job Summary:   The Danish Embassy in Kampala seeks to recruit a Financial Advisor for our work on Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights. As our new colleague, you will work within the Grant Financial Management team!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial grant management of Danish development funds:

• Partner financial monitoring, including due diligence, assessment of partner accountability and conducting regular financial monitoring visits to partners.
• Assessment of adherence to regulations regarding procurement and other rules for acceptance of costs.
• Control of annual audit reports (financial, compliance and performance audits) and special audits (e.g. procurement audits) communication with, and assessment of, local auditors.
• Management of funds using Danida-specific financial grant management systems.
• Capacity building and training need assessment of partners, on the basis of in-depth knowledge of the local rules and regulations as well as Danida specific guidelines.
• Design, development and facilitation of financial management trainings for partners.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Commerce
• A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience and least 5 years’ experience in a similar position, working for a donor or in a medium to large-sized donor-funded organisation.
• A broad knowledge and interest in the area of development assistance and aid effectiveness
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Experience with the International Standards for Auditing (ISAs) and compliance and performance audits.
• Experience with partner monitoring and capacity building.
• A good understanding of Ugandan NGO sector laws.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-based, multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of Accountability, Civic Engagement and Rights is added advantage, as well as experience with Danida Aid Management Guidelines.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Unwavering integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive enthusiasm
• Attention to detail
• Versatility
• A highly organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of confidentiality

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications via Email to: kmtambrecruitment@um.dk with the subject DK Financial Advisor PACER.

• The application should consist of 1) A cover letter explaining how your past experience relates to the key responsibilities listed above, 2) A CV, including contact details for 3 work-related referees
• Your E-mail must not exceed 2 MB.

Please only email the 2 required documents above, do not attach copies of certificates, diplomas or reference letters, also do not attach photographs to your CV or cover letter.

All relevant applicants are encouraged to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc.

9While we appreciate all applicants for their interest in working with us, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline: 6^th October 2023 by 5:00pm

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