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Finance and Administration Assistant Jobs – VNG International

Organization:

VNG International

About the Organization:

VNG International is the international cooperation agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities. We support decentralisation processes and facilitate decentralised cooperation. We provide capacity development services to strengthen local governments, their associations, training institutes and decentralisation task forces both in developing countries and countries in transition.

Job Description

VNG International is implementing the Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance (SDLG) Programme in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the period 2022 to 2026. The Programme seeks to impact that local governments and their representative bodies shape more sustainable futures for their communities. Through institutional, organisational and individual capacity development VNG International expects an improved mandate of Local Governments in intergovernmental relationships, improved local governance in decision-making processes, policies and services, and improved leadership within the local government and Civil Society for the purpose of reaching development objectives within the thematic fields of security and rule of law, migration, climate change and water. Local Economic Development and taxation.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administration Assistant will support the Finance and Administration function in the Kampala Office
Reporting supervisor (s): The Finance and Administration Assistant will report to the Finance Manager under the supervision of the Resident Programme Manager.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Management of office petty cash and imprest

  • Support the validation of invoices and payment requests for approval

  • Follow up accountabilities for kinds advanced and review supporting documents submitted

  • Manage and maintain a filling system financial documents.


  • Support country programme financial reporting.

  • Support logistics, procurement requests and process

  • Provide administrative support.

  • Carry out any other duties assigned.

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Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accounting option). Any relevant university qualification with a post graduate training in Finance and Administration.

  • Skills and competencies: Overall, the position requires a profile to provide Finance and Administration support. The specific skills and competencies required include:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role with a reputable company, International NGO or Development Cooperation.


  • Demonstrated experience in supporting multi-year programmes

  • Fluent communication (orally and written) in English.

  • Pro-active and representative attitude.

  • An eye for details, analytic and content oriented.

  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office and accounting software’s, internet usage and multimedia apps);

  • Ability to make timely decisions under pressure and yet work independently.

  • High level of integrity, capacity to carry out due diligence in all transactions

  • Gender sensitive

  • Team player

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
All applications indicating dates of availability, expected remuneration together with an updated Curriculum Vitae written in a standard format should be submitted to:
The Resident Programme Manager VNG International Uganda Programme ugrecruitment@vngi.org

Deadline for Application

August 10, 2024

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