Job Title: Finance Officer – Partners
Organisation: Welthungerhilfe
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Welthungerhilfe (WHH), founded in 1962, is one of Germany’s largest non-governmental aid and development agencies. We have worked in Uganda since 1986, in partnership with the Government of Uganda, national and local NGOs, jointly improving the livelihoods of the most vulnerable population in rural areas through interventions that increase their Food and Nutrition Security, improve sustainable access to WASH services, innovative youth skilling and women’s empowerment programs in five regions of Uganda.
Job Summary: The position is to be based at the Country Office, providing technical support to partner organisations across the country. It will be offered for an initial contract duration of one year. The position is to be filled as of 01.01.2026.
The Finance Officer – Partners will establish and maintain effective working relations with partners, ensuring that existing financial management standards in the programmes and projects are implemented efficiently and promptly by all partners, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the entire programme work. This implies ensuring that the financial administrative processes at all partner organizations are auditable and efficient through carrying out trainings and financial administrative control checks at partner level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure project funds are managed in line with Welthungerhilfe and donor regulations.
- Oversee bookkeeping, cost allocation, and financial documentation in accounting system.
- Prepare annual accounts, donor refunds, returns, and fund requests in collaboration with partner finance teams.
- Support project implementation, ensuring compliance with co-financing agreements and WHH standards.
- Monitor documentation of assets, inventory, and vehicle management across partners.
- Ensure monthly cost-sharing bookings for salaries, offices, and vehicles are accurate and timely.
- Verify partner statutory payments (TAX, PAYE, social security, insurance) and ensure proper booking.
- Review procurement requests and contracts for budget availability and compliance.
- Coordinate and facilitate partner capacity-building trainings and technical support.
- Lead budget formulation for proposals with partners and the Business Development unit.
- Second level review of partner vouchers and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct and document partner financial assessments and compliance reviews.
- Lead and coordinate internal/external audits and donor spot checks, particularly for partners.
- Follow up partner implementation of review and audit recommendations.
- Maintain a database and dashboard on partner assessments, compliance, and audit reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a recognized institution.
- CPA, CIMA, or ACCA membership (or significant progress toward it) is an advantage.
- Minimum five years’ experience in project financial administration.
- Proven experience managing donor-funded grants (e.g., BMZ, AA, GIZ, Charity Water, ENABEL, EU, UN).
- Proficient in financial software and Office 365 applications.
- Demonstrated integrity, transparency, and professional conduct.
- Strong interpersonal and advisory skills, with the ability to support management and partners.
- Self-driven, organized, flexible, and a proactive team player.
- Experience supervising finance staff (Accountants, Cashiers).
- Ability to meet reporting deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
- Proven ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with partners and staff.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale.
How to Apply:
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 26, 2025.
Deadline: 26th October 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60