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• Prepare
  and actively monitor the annual operating budget for the Office;
• Oversee
  and technically support general accounting, expenditure monitoring and
  financial reporting office related activities including office signatories
  for clearance and approval;
• Manage
  the procurement of supplies, equipment and services including the
  monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts;
• Manage
  all facilities maintenance, building and security, transport services and
  related activities; liaise with related service providers to ensure
  effective services;
• Working
  closely with the HR staff in HQ, oversee and provide hands-on support to
  the administrative aspects of HR-related services, including providing
  advice to staff on general HR matters, preparation and management of
  contracts for local staff; oversee the payroll for locally recruited
  staff, including withholding and payment of applicable taxes;
• Oversee
  protocol services, including liaising with the host country government
  with regard to matters related to the Agreement between Bioversity and the
  Government of Uganda; responding to administrative requests from relevant
  governmental agencies, including those related to special ID cards and
  visas for staff and dependents, customs clearances and other privileges
  and immunities under the Agreement;
• Works
  closely with HQ on the organization of internal and external audits and
  provide support to such audits in the Office;
• Serve
  as Bioversity Security Focal point for BUO;
• Serve
  as the focal point for organizations hosted by Bioversity in Uganda, and
  their staff, ensuring provision of services to the hosted entities as set
  forth in hosting agreements;
• Manage
  the provision of administrative, finance and HR services to project
  outreach offices as assigned (currently Burundi and DRC);
• Regularly
  review administrative processes and procedures to ensure services are
  delivered in the most efficient and effective manner, and in compliance
  with Bioversity policies and procedures and in compliance with national
  laws, and make recommendations for improvement; develop and implement
  related procedures and processes;
• Support,
  motivate and supervise a small team of support staff;
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned.

• The
  candidate should preferably hold a university degree or equivalent
  qualifications.
• At
  least seven years relevant experience in administration (including the
  administration of personnel), and accounting of finance. A good portion of
  this experience will be in the management of such functions.
• Computer
  proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word; working knowledge of
  computerized accounting packages.
• Working
  knowledge of and experience with Ugandan employment law.
• Knowledge
  of accounting and budgeting practices and procedures.
• Excellent
  command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills, including the ability
  to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of
  different cultural and national backgrounds.
• Possess
  the ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Exceptional
  skills with personal organization, priority setting, problem solving and
  report writing.
• Ability
  to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas
  complemented by sound judgment and initiative.
• Very
  strong client orientation and service approach.
• Past
  experience in a not-for-profit organization or academic environment is an
  added advantage.
• Professional
  financial accreditation.

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