Grants and Finance Coordinator job at ActionAid International Uganda

Organization:

ActionAid International Uganda

About the Organization:

ActionAid Uganda (AAU) is a Ugandan national development organization, affiliated to ActionAid International - a global federation of independent members and national programs operating in 47 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the America.

ActionAid has worked in Uganda since 1982 and currently has a presence with offices and staff in 15 districts. We prioritize works with minority groups like women, children and people living in extreme poverty.

We want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression.

Job Description

To provide financial and grants management support, monitoring and coordination of project activities within the framework of AAU AA and ensuring all policies and procedures, donor regulations, accounting standards and local laws are complied with

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the financial planning and budgeting for projects) in line with AAUAA and Donor
Provide technical support to partners and staff in project fundraising, donor fund management.
Ensure timely and accurate financial donor reports are prepared in line with donor requirement, AAAAU policies and procedures
Prepare and attend to the needs of projects internal and external auditors and implement recommendations in line with Financial Procedures Manual (FPM
Support the implementation of an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAU policies, procedures national laws and donor requirements

Support the implementation of an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAU policies, procedures. national laws and donor requirements
Provide support and guidance to grants and contracts management to ensure adherence to AA requirements
Supervise, motivate, appraise staff and build capacity of staff and partners in line with Human Resource Plan (HRP) and other Organizational Policies

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor's degree commerce, Business Administration, Financial Management or Accounting from a recognized University Professional Accounting qualifications, CPA or ACCA is a MUST.

Experience:

At least four years of relevant work experience, two of which should have been in Grants and contract management, preferably at the managerial level in a reputable organization.

Competencies:

Contract and Grants Management Budgeting and budgetary control, Communication and negotiation skills. Interpersonal skills, Computerized Accounting Skills Transformative, feminist leadership skills Analytical skills, Ability to establish critical working relationships, Ability to promote and safeguard AAU policies

How to Apply

Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as one document) sent by email to Vacancies Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to The Human Resource and Administration Officer, ActionAid International Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, PO Box 676 Kampala