Job Title: Field Finance Manager
Employer: Save the Children
Duty Station: Gulu
Application Deadline: 10th January 2014
Requirement:
Academic back ground and Experience; - Minimum of a Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or Finance Management or professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA etc or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related field. Post Graduate training in development Studies, social sciences, Project management and Community Development is an added advantage. - At least 5 years experience in management position and relevant experience supervising community based social development projects with International NGO's particularly those addressing human/children's rights and those applying partnership approaches is desirable. - Strong background in external donor reporting for an international NGO and experience working with major donors like NORAD, DANIDA USAID, SIDA, EU, DFID. - Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in financial management, budget monitoring logistics and Human Resource Management, knowledge of computer Accounting packages and a good understanding of major donors financial requirements, conditions and government budgets and tax policies. General specifications applicable to all positions; - Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team. - Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions. - Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a MUST. - Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses. - Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures - Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary. - Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching - Excellent time management and planning capacity.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
How to Apply:
Application information; Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: The Director of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P. O. Box 12018, Kampala
Or on email:
uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org Important to note:
Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 10th January 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply