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Job Title:  Head of Finance & Administration

Organisation: Grassroots Alliance for Rural Development (GARD)

Duty Station: Kotido, Uganda

Reports to: Executive Director

About US:

Grassroots Alliance for Rural Development (GARD) is an independent not-for profit organization established and registered with the Uganda NGO Bureau in April 2019. Our vision is empowered and resilient communities, with the mission statement of a platform for building resilience and sustainable wellbeing. GARD works in a non-discriminatory and non-partisan way, with its head office in Kotido Municipality and two field offices in Amudat and Napak districts, Karamoja Uganda.

About Project:

GARD recently signed an MoU to implement a UNDP/KOICA Building Resilience in Conflict affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK) project in Kotido district. The BRICK Project is jointly funded by UNDP and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the period 2024 to 2026. The project is a joint (consortium) initiative between UNDP/KOICA, GARD WSF, Riamriam, VEDCO and Better World with the aim of addressing main conflict drivers, which include but not limited to; competition over natural resources; the mass influx of refugees; inadequate transitional justice processes; and flawed electoral processes, leading to a more peaceful, secure, and resilient communities in Karamoja. The project is being implemented in 3 District and 6 Sub-counties of Kaabong: (Loyoro, Timu); Kotido (Nakapelimoru, Rengen); Moroto (Nadunget, Rupa). The overall project goal is to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable households and the peaceful co-existence of communities through resilient and gender responsive livelihoods in three districts of the Karamoja sub-region.

Job Summary:  We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance & Administration to play a pivotal role in guiding GARD towards long-term sustainability and impact. We are looking for a strategic and a professional thinker, reliable with the highest level of integrity strong work ethic and professionalism. An effective leader who can make the most sustainable decisions. As a senior manager, He/She will oversee all financial and procurement aspects of our organization, drive financial strategy and planning, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations. You will also manage administrative functions and support the Executive Director, contributing to the overall management of the organisation’s day-to-day operations. You will work closely and report directly to the Executive Director and regularly to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar senior position preferably with an international or local NGO, with familiarity in grant and contract procedures, reporting, budgeting, contracting, subcontracting, staffing, and monitoring allowable costs.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector with familiarity in development cooperation; experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors and regulations preferred.
• Proficient in standard computer software and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.
• Knowledge of Project Insight financial accounting package, quick book or similar financial reporting software preferred. Knowledge of other project management and accounting software is an asset.
• Required Languages – fluent in spoken and written English; with strong reporting; knowledge of Karamoja context is considered an asset.
• Superior attention to detail and strong writing/reporting skills.
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn new responsibilities independently, and manage competing priorities.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% to the Field offices.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and soft skills.
• Being a creative and solutions-oriented person.
• Ability to work both independently within a defined framework and collaboratively with a remote and distributed team.

Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
• Good report-writing skills with excellent written and spoken English.
• Skills in participatory approaches to programming, and community engagement.
• Demonstrable interpersonal and team working skills; and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of internet for research.
• Ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Flexibility in traveling and working in challenging situations with unpredictable working hours.

Personal qualities Skills and conducts

• Commitment to and compliance with GARD’s safeguarding principles, vision, mission, and values.
• Transparency and Accountability: Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently and transparently, achieving and role modelling GARD’s values.
• Integrity: Strong sense of integrity, Honesty, openness, builds trust and confidence
• Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself and team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and external partners and stake holders
• Creativity and innovation: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work.
• Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their application to info@gardug.org with a cover letter and an updated CV detailing your experience and qualifications, as well as copies of your academic qualifications in relation to the role with the subject line ‘Application: Project Officer – Governance & Peace Building Officer. Including contacts of three professional referees (two must be 2 professional references and 1 being your supervisor from the most recent/previous employer).

Deadline: 14th May 2024 at MID-DAY.

NOTE that this position will be recruited as soon as possible, CANDIDATES are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

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