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Job Title:   Finance Director – EMPOWER FCDO Funded Programme in Uganda

Organisation: Save the Children International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Save the Children International is an international relief organization that was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

Job Summary:  Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

Save the Children is seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Director for an anticipated five-year family planning/reproductive health project -EMPOWER in Uganda, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO). As the Finance Director for the EMPOWER programme, your role is pivotal in supporting the Programme Director in achieving the EMPOWER goals. Building on Save the Children’s legacy as a global leader in humanitarian and development programming, the Finance Director will bring a strategic financial leadership perspective tailored to the unique needs of the programme, particularly in alignment with FCDO guidelines.

The responsibilities of this role extend beyond traditional finance management; as the Finance Director play a central role in consortium management, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration among partners. The FD expertise will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of financial oversight within the context of the EMPOWER programme, maximizing impact and efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess excellent knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities within the finance unit.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of all relevant regulations and policies, including those of the donor (FCDO) and Save the Children, notably finance policies and procedures, child safeguarding policy, code of conduct, fraud prevention policies, anti-bribery and corruption policy, and whistleblowing policy.
• Serve as the overall director of finance across the consortium overseeing all finance-related activities.

Payment Review

• Ensure proper authorization and administration of all financial transactions within the consortium, aligning with SC and FCDO policies.
• Conduct monthly recharges processing and daily transaction matching on Agresso.

Financial Record

• Manage the electronic spreadsheet/format for receiving and disbursing funds; coordinate the preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports and other reports to the CO Abuja as required. Ensure accurate keeping of account books (electronic and paper) for the state office.
• Ensure adequate safeguarding of all vouchers manually and electronically.
• Ensure adequate safeguarding of all financial instruments.
• Preparation and submission of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations to CO Abuja

Cash and Budget Management

• Coordinate with the Line manager to ensure timely and appropriate cash flows, matched with the operational needs of the state office and budget forecasts, and in line with SC policies and donor requirements.
• Ensure that the Project Director/Manager receives timely and accurate information to inform activity planning and forecasts.
• In collaboration with the line manager, support monthly budget phasing and annual pipeline analysis as well as BVA commentary for specific award.

Partner Management

• Review partners financial reports and reconcile accounts.
• Support state teams in providing administrative and technical support to partners, ensuring timely submission of financial documentation and reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• At least seven years of experience in a bi-lateral or multi-lateral agency financed programme in Uganda (or an African nation).
• Administrative & General Skills
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, auditing and reporting
• Ability to problem solve efficaciously exercising good judgement will be an asset.

Desirable Criteria

• Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to be creative and proactive health service improvement is essential.

NB: Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Save the Children should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 8^th March 2024

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