Solidarités International Jobs Vacancy in South Sudan - WASH Program Manager

Job Title: WASH Program Manager- Bentiu / Leer

Closing date: 19 Sep 2012

Solidarités International

MISSION

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan) and in Haiti. Solidarités International (SI) implements rural and semi-urban water and sanitation activities in three states in the North East part of the country: Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity. SI target counties prone to receiving IDPs and/or returnees and are prone to natural disaster (namely flooding). Upper Nile and North Jonglei programmes are operated out of Malakal, the Upper Nile State capital. Intermittent emergency response programmes are also implemented in and around Malakal Town, on receiving influxes of returnees/IDPs. Unity State programmes are administrated from an office in Bentiu, the Unity State capital – with a base in Leer, southern Unity State. The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals. He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program. He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

FONCTIONS 

Project relevance, quality and design

• Contribute to establishing and performing assessments
• Contribute to define SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities
• Organize and facilitate evaluation missions
• Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the program to be implemented
• Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
• Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary
• Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
• Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards
• Participate in building the WASH teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies for hand-pump rehabilitation, infiltration wells building, water yard rehabilitation and water network design if needed but also in hygiene promotion and community mobilization.

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Plan activities and activity cycles for WASH activities(hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives
• Use the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for WASH activities, particularly the Project Planning Monitoring (PPM) and the Operational Follow-Up (OFU)
• Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for WASH programs
• Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the purchase of specific materials for WASH activities
• Plan and supervise the WASH program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines, adhere to predefined technical specifications and in accordance with the budget limits Supervise and provide support for the WASH local staff ;monitor and evaluate the implemented WASH activities
• Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the WASH activities and help to resolve any problems related to the WASH activities
• Suggest any adjustments to be made to the WASH activities depending on contextual and indicator developments
• Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program, monitor expenses and budget forecasts, and draw up requirement statuses and cash flow needs
• Monitor the operations and status of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL previous programs achievements in the relevant area to ensure quality and consistency in the intervention. Capitalization 
• Use the capitalization tools proposed by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL
• Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the WASH activities
• Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL and other participants in the WASH activities
• Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters Personnel management 
• Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
• Define the prerequisites for opened WASH positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
• Identify and pass on any training needs for WASH teams
• Set up technical training depending on WASH operational needs and identified training requirements Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Lead work groups and thematic meetings
• Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision 
• Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision.

Reporting / communication / representation • Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s activities and the safety of the teams • Draft activity reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments • Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format • Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international and local agencies • In his/her assignment area, represent SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL’s at meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities • Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so • Reply to coordination and headquarter information requests regarding specific needs • In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MoU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners.

PROFIL

The persons who engage as a WASH program manager has to expect heavy workload, due to the program part, which has to be continuously managed and the field team coordinate. Rapid program start-up is necessary to mitigate delays related to seasonal constraints and possible political instability. She/he should be able to quickly define program follow up needs and monitoring tools. Experience  Bachelors degree or higher in engineering, hydraulics, water resources management or similar field  At least two years of program management experience in WASH  Working knowledge of repair and maintenance requirement of India Mark hand pumps, bio sand filter and surface water treatment plant  Experience in training; ability to design and implement training sessions on hand pump maintenance and repair, water analysis, etc.  Working knowledge of sensitisation methodologies and experience in targeted hygiene promotion activities  Experience in community mobilization and skills in developing the social aspect of water management  Experience in emergency response required and establishing temporary water points  Team management experience  Preferable field experience (conflict/ post conflict area) of implementing emergency humanitarian programs  Preferable experience in organising and conducting KAP surveys  Experience with Solidarités International is an asset Skills  Humanitarian program implementation/ follow up  Skills in staff management with sense of humor  Supervisions, technical support for the staffs  Knowledge of emergency humanitarian strategies  Good command of initial evaluation tools in emergency contexts  Writing skills Language  Fluent English, written and spoken  Knowledge in Arabic is an asset Computer skills  Good command of Pack Office  Knowledge in GPS Others  Calm and with good negotiations skills (security context management, relationships with locals, administrative and military authorities, humanitarian community)  Close working relationships with field coo for intervention decisions  Willing to face challenges  Respect for security and behavioural rules is a constraint  Quick to react, dynamic, ability to improvise under extreme conditions  Good sense of humor

STATUT

Salaried post: from 1400 euros gross per month, according to experience. Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment. A monthly Per Diem of 500 USD will be provided to cover food and other living expenses. - Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded. - Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 15-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

DUREE DE LA MISSION

9 months

How to apply:

Please send us a cover letter and a CV through the following link :

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

Oxfam International Humanitarian Programme Manager Jobs in Kampala

Job Title: Humanitarian Programme Manager

Based in Kampala, Uganda
40 hours/week
Family Posting
Objective of the position

To develop, co-ordinate and implement the humanitarian strategy and priority frameworks at the country level; to ensure that Oxfam and partners have the capacity to prevent, mitigate and respond rapidly and proportionately to humanitarian emergencies with a focus on WASH and EFS-VL, and in the event of an emergency, to Coordinate Oxfam’s humanitarian responses and manage Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian response delivery with partners within the frameworks as agreed in Oxfam and in co-ordination with the Country director. The Humanitarian program manager also acts as the security focal point for Oxfam in the Country.

Main tasks
Oxfam Humanitarian Lead Role

• To provide leadership and co-ordination of the entire Oxfam response (e.g. strategy, fundraising,
• information management), in co-ordination with the country leadership team.
• To provide leadership to the overall Oxfam humanitarian preparedness in-country, including co-ordinating capacity development, design, testing and regular updating of the Oxfam contingency plan in-country and ensuring timely decision-making by the country leadership team at the onset of an emergency.
• To co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation and of (interim) results of humanitarian interventions and represent Oxfam internally and externally regarding humanitarian matters.
• Regularly informs and facilitates decision making within Oxfam in Uganda senior programme management structures (Country Leadership Team) especially for purposes of rapid review and revision of emergency response interventions, and relevant national and international policies.
• To act as the security focal point for Oxfam in country and assist the Country Director/CLT to update and maintain and security management plans.
• Monitor the security situation in country, prepare and disseminate security situation reports (SITREPS) regularly and as will have been determined by the Oxfam Country Director.
• Provide security briefing and relevant advise to Oxfam staff, visitors and partners in line with the approved Oxfam security plans and protocols.

Oxfam Novib Response Delivery and Preparedness

• In the event of an Oxfam humanitarian response, to manage effectively, in coordination with other affiliates ON’s humanitarian response delivery with partners and, in co-ordination with the country director, to provide direction to strategic and rapid decision-making about strategy, resources and staff deployment in a complex, stressful and changing environment. To ensure effective programme management, and financial and information management.
• To co-ordinate Oxfam’s ongoing monitoring of the humanitarian situation to ensure up-to-date knowledge and understanding of developments in-country which have (potentially) an effect on the humanitarian situation, as well as of interim results of ongoing humanitarian interventions.
• To develop, review and implement Oxfam’s’s humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country in collaboration with Oxfam staff, other affiliates and Oxfam partners.
• To coordinate the appraisal and monitoring of ON’s and partners’ response capacity and co-ordinate capacity building activities for all parties involved in order to achieve the objectives set in the preparedness strategy.
• To develop Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian profile and programme in-country and to identify opportunities for fundraising with funding agencies. To lead acquisition with (potential) donors of humanitarian response and preparedness in close co-ordination with the Institutional Funding Co-ordinators and the humanitarian program Team.
• To represent Oxfam Novib in the Oxfam confederation and Oxfam externally regarding humanitarian matters, to generate exposure of Oxfam Novib’s humanitarian profile and good practices; to increase Oxfam’s awareness of current humanitarian trends and ensure sound internal and external co-ordination during preparedness and response.
• To collect proactively all necessary information relevant for Oxfam policy cycles and shares this with the Oxfam managing lead.

You have

• At least 5 years experience in management and participatory strategy development, preferably in Africa. Knowledge of, and recent working experience in the region is a prerequisite;
• Experience with managing emergency response delivery and preparedness programming including in Emergency Food Security/Vulnerable Livelihoods and Water Sanitation and Hygiene promotion;
• Proven analytical skills and strategic thinking, including the ability to think beyond the programme context and to act within a regional and continental perspective;
• Experience in representing an organisation at the level of local partners, local administration, ministries and donors at senior level;
• Project management and financial management skills to monitor the (operational) budget;
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards and principles. Work experience or additional training on gender, accountability, food security and/or pastoralism would be an advantage;
• Experience and ability to work with and support local civil society organizations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to report, motivate, influence, and negotiate;
• Experience in working in emergency contexts including on both preventive and responsive emergency interventions;
• Hands on experience in security and risk management both in operations and in programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English;
• Willingness to travel to the field frequently and used to working and travelling in remote areas.

We offer
A competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. We offer a gross salary in the range from € 3.229,- to € 4.969,- on the basis of a 40 hour working week. This is excl. 8% holiday fee, additional expat allowances will be offered.
More information and application procedure

Are you interested in this position? Send your application in English in writing, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number (5-6444) to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of Shabinah Asgarali, Recruiter, no later than July 18, 2012.

Information about the procedure can be obtained from Shabinah Asgarali, telephone +31 70 3421 868. Further information about the job can be obtained from Peter Kamalingin, Country Director, via peter.kamalingin@oxfamnovib.nl

Oxfam International Vegetable Value Chain Advisor Job in Tanzania

Job Title: Vegetable Value Chain Advisor
Category: NGO, Community/Social Devt & Fundraising ,
Senior Management
Location: Lushoto, Tanzania, Tanzania
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Summary:

Location: Lushoto, Tanzania
Level: D1 National
Gross salary: Tshs 2,445,731 and other benefits
Contract Type: 3 years fixed terms.
Ref No: INT5607

Who we are
Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. In Tanzania Oxfam is working in Shinyanga, Dodoma, Morogoro, Tanga, manyara and Arusha to implement three
change goals that have been identified in the country strategy for 2010/2015, namely Economic Justice - Rural Livelihoods (including smallholder, pastoralist and women’s livelihoods), Gender Justice – equality for women and Social Justice centred in active
citizenship and effective governance for quality essential services.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Vegetable Value Chain Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in Tanzania.
Description:

The role
Reporting to Private Sector Advisor:

• You will be responsible for coordination and supervisionof resources and processes in support to vegetable value chain development programme inLushoto and Korogwe districts to be properly delivered to achieve objectives of sustainable
• livelihoods for smallholder women and men in Tanga region.
• Work in collaboration with strategic partners and other actors to advocate the effects of policies and rights to land and water for smallholder farmers while maintaining dialogue with local authorities on women’s access an control over water and land resources.
• Identify Private Sector opportunities and provide advice to project partners on best methods for engagement with these opportunities.
• Provide expertise advice and support programme partners to participate effectively in implementation, analysis, review and assessment of approaches and progress used for
• strengthening the vegetable value chain in the region and country at large.
• Support project partners, private sector and producer organisations to facilitate Value Chain Actor Forums at
• district level and facilitate engagement of the government where appropriate.
• Liaise with development partners in empowering women to become active participants in the Vegetable value chain and to increase the share of benefits for women.
• Advice and facilitate producer groups on the use of agricultural inputs, improved production practices and extension services in collaboration with private sector, district councils and the local development partners.
• Prepare quality technical, financial and progressive reports for Oxfam and donor organisation. Implement an effective monitoring and evaluation process so that a constant assessment of programme effectiveness can be undertaken and adjustments can be as necessary. Provide capacity building to partner staff on development of business models and commercialisation of the vegetable sector and engagement of the private sector.
• Design and evaluate business and other strategies that enhance women economic leadership.

Requirements:

The person

• A candidate envisaged for this role will hold a relevant advanced level degree in Economics, Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness, Business and/or Public administration or other disciplines relevant to the job with not less than five years professional experience in the business models, private sector partnerships and sound knowledge of the agricultural sectors.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in value chain development and business development services that have befitted smallholder farmers. Experience on putting women at the centre of the profitable agriculture value chains.
• Excellent understanding of sub-sectors that are important to smallholder farmers and the ability to clearly map out value chains and the ability to develop business models. Understanding of the agriculture private sector within Tanzania and sound knowledge of the Tanzania environmental National policy, economic growth, pro poor policies and participatory approaches.
• Extensive experience in key aspects of project
• management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).Strong personal initiatives and self motivation with proven ability to work well under pressure and be flexible
• in demanding situations.
• Proven communications skills both written and verbal English and Kiswahili that informs and influences others. Knowledge and awareness of Gender and HIV/AIDS issues which are mainstreamed in this programme.

To apply

These are opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for any of these posts and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above. For all other posts except driver post, applications should be sent online through the web address above. For the driver position applications can be sent online or through this email address. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for these posts is 10th August 2012.

UNDP Seeks Natural Resources Economics, Finance and Markets Specialist Jobs in Kenya August 2012

UNDP Seeks Natural Resources Economics, Finance and Markets Specialist Jobs in Kenya August 2012

National Individual Consultant
Natural Resources Economics, Finance and Markets Specialist for Project Preparation Grant phase to formulate project: Enhancing Wildlife Conservation in the Productive Southern Kenya Rangelands through a landscape approach.

Background
Despite the high returns from wildlife based tourism and the large baseline of investment in protected area management in Kenya, tension between conservation and development persists in the greater Amboseli ecosystem, where the ecological viability of the protected area (PA) estate to sustain healthy populations of wildlife is threatened by loss of animal dispersal areas, migratory corridors and drought refugia.

The greater Amboseli is part of the Maasai lands in the Southern Kenya rangelands where communities continue to perceive conservationists as using a protectionism and segregation approach, contrary to their preferred approach of integration of people and nature, to deliver both development and conservation benefits.

It is generally perceived that the high returns from tourism have bypassed the local communities who have borne the high cost of conservation, not only from lost opportunities from the rangelands, but also from damage to crops, livestock and lives, visited on them by legally protected wildlife.
Additional pressure from growing populations, nationally and locally, has heightened the fear of losing the remaining rangelands, particularly given the inadequate security of tenure for group ranches.

This has provided a portent incentive for subdividing group ranches, converting them into fenced cultivated land, at the expense of the ecosystem’s ability to provide for both wildlife conservation and livelihoods.

Overall Objective
The overall objective of the consultancy is to carry out an Economic and Market Analysis Study covering the southern rangelands of Southern Kenya, with a key focus on the larger Amboseli ecosystem.

The study will entail the review of existing and potential economic activities and markets including income-generating opportunities and threats in the area and opportunities for alternative livelihoods.
Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. UNDP Personal History Form (P11) ( template provided)
3. Proposal for implementing the assignment (template provided)

Please quote “Natural Resources Economics, Finance and Markets Specialist – EECCU” on the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Friday, 10 August 2012 at 12.00 Noon, Kenya Time.
Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website:
http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Zinduka Afrika Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Zinduka Afrika an NGO is looking for a candidate to fill the position of an Accounts Assistant for our office in Kiambu.

Key Functions

Ensure that the Project operations are supported by efficient and effective financial management systems and procedures and that all funds are properly utilized and accounted for and project assets well maintained and recorded.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of cheque and cash payment vouchers, taking them for authority to pay and issuing out cheques.

• Procurement of standard items and consumables for the project office
• Handling all project daily cash transactions and keeping petty cash float.
• Maintenance of stores ledger
• Maintenance of capital (asset) items inventory
• Responsible for the processing of payroll for the Officers .
• Preparation of financial reports
• Handling the payments of statutory and other payroll deductions
• Undertaking banking duties and collecting funds for the organization.
• Support in the handling all Insurance matters as relates to the office.
• Data entry for bank reconciliation statements in the accounting software.

Qualifications

• CPA 2 with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferably an NGO
• Be conversant with accounting systems such as quick books, sage and computer literates with certificates in relevant computer package.

N/B: Residence of Kiambu County are encouraged to apply .

A Cover letter quoting your Current and Expected Salary and detailed CV with three referees should be sent to the Administration and Human Resource Manager, Zinduka Afrika or email to zinduka.afrika@gmail.com by 8th of August 2012.

Field Asset Manager at Tullow Oil Uganda

Tullow Uganda Operations  Ltd is an operating division of Tullow Oil Pic, one of the largest global independent oil and gas exploration companies with 120 licenses in over 23 countries and operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Our headquarters are in London and we employ over 1,000 staff worldwide.

As Tullow prepares to move to the development phase of its Operations in Uganda, we are seeking to recruit for the following position.

Job Title: Field Asset Manager
Department: Operations & Production
Job Purpose: To provide leadership in the field in terms of Coordination of all field activities in accordance with the short-term activity schedule, commensurate with the 90-day Integrated Activity Plan (IAP), Ensuring that all activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, avoiding unsafe conditions as result of simultaneous operations, maintaining a positive relationship with the communities as well as being the Field Emergency Response Coordinator.

• To manage all field operations activities and facilities to agreed standards and pre-established procedures including, but not limited to Tullow camps, crude storage facilities, lay down yards, warehouses and material storage areas, well sites, well test sites and hydrocarbon plants.
• Manage the implementation and operation of the Permit to Work System.
• To assist in the development and implementation of the Ugandan Operations Management System.
• Liaise with Development Team based Operations Readiness & Assurance Lead Coordinator to align deliverables and expectations.
• To develop field operations standards which will apply to: Field Hydrocarbon Process plants and in-field production systems, o Well Test sites and Exploration & Appraisal Drilling camps
• Ensure all applicable field operations and hydrocarbon production operations activities are conducted in compliance with the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure production operations standards comply with Tullow Management Policies.
• Introduce field operations standards to support operational readiness in the production phase.
• To assist in the development of the Operations team competency management system to agreed standards, ensuring that a competency development plan is in place to enable the nationalisation of the field operations & production operations teams in a timely manner.
• To develop and implement contingency plans to address non-conformances to operations compliance.
• Provide oversight of management of all field based sub-contractors and to ensure that services provided are in line with applicable standards and quality and f„ are delivered in. time.
• Act as a Champion for Safety and ensure the Tullow Safety Rules and Tullow Values are fully implemented and adhered to.

Qualifications:
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or an HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline.

Experience:
Essential

• 5-10 .years overall experience in Oil and Gas production operations activities, with minimum of 3 years in an onshore hydrocarbon producing environment.
• Proven leadership experience in an overseas environment.
• Proven ability in leading the improvement of one or more hydrocarbon process operations in an onshore environment.
• Experience of working in a safety case environment (desirable)

Other Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Professional approach to work at all times with excellent team working skills.
• Knowledge of EHS management systems.
• Budget preparation and management.
• Risk assessments.
• General contractor management.
• Developing and mentoring people in hydrocarbon operations.

Application forms can be down loaded from the aikan website www.alltanhr.com or picked up from the aikan offices.
The completed application form must be submitted together with typed copies of the applicant’s CV and cover letter.
Hand-deliver the application to the aikan offices or email them as attachments to info@aikanhr.com.
Closing date for submission is 4:30pm on Wednesday 8th August, 2012.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Accounts Officer at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe,Uganda

The MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS. The Unit is a centre of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. The finance section comprises 7 staff and accounts for the annual funding from both the MRC (UK) and other international donors. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe and invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of:
Accounts Officer

Job purpose: 

To support the accounts managers by entering accounting transactions into the Navision financial system and producing monthly control account reconciliations in regards to the purchase and sales ledgers, cash book, grants, payroll and inventory systems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Entering journals in the accounting system (Navision) and ensuring entries are correctly coded using the Unit expense code and cost centres.
• Observance and compliance with accounting SOP’s in all accounting entries.
• Monthly reconciliation of Bank and petty cash accounts, sales and purchase ledger balances.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for grant project leaders and donors in regards to expenditure and staff salary costs.
• Making petty cash payments, checking of claims, filing of receipts and imprest reimbursement.
• Prepare and submit monthly returns/remittances due to NSSF and URA as per statutory requirements including VAT.
• Assisting in the bi annual stock takes and reconciling book to physical stock reports.
• Maintain and ensure the safe custody of financial records and documents.
• Provide support during internal and project audits by availing requested documentation.

Education, Skills and Experience needed

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration (Honors) is essential.
• Part Professional Accountant qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) desirable.
• Work experience in the accounts office of a large scale organisation as intern or employee. Enthusiasm, professional attitude and aptitude to learn quickly are as essential as any previous experience since graduating.
• Knowledge and working with MS Dynamics Navision ERP packages (Desirable), MS Office programs Word, Excel, Power Point essential.
• New and recent (within the last 2 years) graduates are encouraged to apply.

Terms and conditions:

Successful applicants will serve a 2 year contract with a possibility of renewal inclusive of a 6 months’ probation. Other terms and conditions for the post are specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Location: 

The position will be based in Entebbe with occasional travel to Kyamulibwa & Masaka 

Field Stations.
Start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply:-
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:

The Human Resources & Administration Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS Uganda Virus Research Institute P. O. Box 49 Entebbe

Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Closing date for applications: 10th August 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.