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Job Title:   Budget Analyst

Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 86,951,739 /Per Year

Position Number: Kampala-2023-084-RA1

About US Embassy:

The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

Job Summary:   Under the direct supervision of the Financial Specialist, the Budget Analyst oversees multiple post budgets and will be responsible for budget formulation in conformance with approved guidelines, budget monitoring and reporting as well as response to data calls.  Performing research and computations necessary to establish cost and expense levels for financial plans and provide justifications for the same.  Ensuring that obligations and expenditures are in accordance with the budget. Advise agencies through the Financial Management Officer on variations in the budget and recommend alternatives and options in order to ensure that there is adequate funding for the various programs.  Ability to forecast and project expenditure and advise agencies on adequacy of available funding and need for reprogramming.  Report preparation for assigned agencies and the Financial Management Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• The applicants for the United States US Embassy Budget Analyst job opportunity should have completed a University degree in either of the following; Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Commerce, Finance, Ethics and Development. Required.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management and budgeting with a computerized system, or cashiering is required.
• A good working knowledge of budgeting fundamentals, forecasting techniques and financial management is required.
• Must be able to relate funds management with mission, programs and projects at post.
• Must be able to understand budget management and implications of changes of priorities.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to articulate complex issues both orally and written is required.
• Language: Level IV English ability (fluent) is required.

How to Apply:

All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.

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Deadline: 10th May 2024

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