Cordaid Finance Manager for Result Based Financing Project Jobs in Uganda

Cordaid Finance Manager for Result Based Financing Project Jobs in Uganda

About Result Based Financing (RBF)

Cordaid has been active in Uganda for over 25 years. In Uganda and in 15 other sub-Saharan African countries Cordaid has experience in system strengthening through the Result Based Financing (RBF) approach.

In Uganda we are anticipating implementing an RBF project Agricultural Governance Results Improvement Project (A-GRIP) with focus on land tenure and food security governance in 16 districts across 5 regions (Kigezi, Rwenzori, Busoga, Elgon and Lango) of Uganda.

For the project, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, with strong project finance management and reporting skills as well as partner capacity building and willingness to learn on technical aspects of the job. The position is pending donor approval of the project.

Justification and context

Cordaid is recruiting a Finance Manager for an anticipated Result Based Financing in Land Tenure and Farming Systems Project, 2023 – 2028. The anticipated project will work in 16 districts and aiming at secured land tenure security and inclusive development of farming systems in 5 regions in Uganda.

The project has four (inter-related) outcome areas:

Increased formal and equitable land ownership under customary law, especially for the most vulnerable populations.

Increased sustainable agricultural smallholder farmers production by enhanced take-up of effective, quality and equitable agricultural food production and natural resources management services.

Strengthened regulation and enabling policies for better agricultural and food security (FS) sector performance to match smallholder farmers’ and communities’ needs.

General good governance and management at district level in support of improved performance of the contracted departments.

Purpose of the position:

Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial planning, management and reporting of the project and for the timely quality preparation and consolidation of invoices for the RBF payments to the contracted parties.

The Finance Manager is a key technical and management team member for the project and will play a key role in strengthening the team and partner capacity finance management and reporting.

Cordaid Uganda therefore invites high level experienced professionals to apply for the position of Finance Manager. This position will be based in the Project main office in Fort Portal, with frequent travel to all project sites.

Responsibilities of the Project Finance Manager

Project Budgets

Develop project budgets and ensure that cost recovery is guaranteed and the correct Cordaid tools, data and forms are being used.

Monitor and prepare the revision of project budgets and coordinate any proposed revisions.

Proactively interact with budget holder about cash flow management within the project and ensure to follow the internal control regulations.

Support monitoring and advice provision on RBF budget absorption for the operational cost, per indicator and on the pricing of the indicators.

Prepare budget performance reports which include reporting on the indicators’ performance, financial analysis per indicator, per contracted party and subsidy utilisation.

Quality Review and Payments

Review the consolidated invoices and supporting documents submitted by the Data Analyst and prepare for the release of funds to the contracted district departments and units and Community Based Organization’s bank accounts as per the approved standing instruction.

Conduct reconciliation of payments and submit a trend

analysis report of the payments for review and planning purpose.

Finance Management and Budget Monitoring

Review the expenditures on shared cost budget % allocated to the project and ensure that this cost is budgeted for.

Consolidate and review the budgeted versus actual expenditure reports.

Ensure that all identified discrepancies and/or ineligible expenditures and/ or misallocation and/or payment of unauthorised amounts are clarified in a timely manner and addressed.

Financial & Project Implementation

Conduct budget analysis and submit financial reports of the project.

Facilitate the use and submission of monthly, quarterly workplans and budget forecast to support a controlled finance utilisation.

Review the donor and management comments or feedback, address to meet the reporting standards.

Assess and act on the financial management reviews and submit recommendations.

Administrative Oversight and Management

Provide technical and administrative support to RBF regional project offices regarding the finance and administrative activities by conducting field visits, among others.

Identify and address knowledge and skills gaps at field level and support the staff through coaching and training.

Compliance Procedures

Prepare, review and maintain a programme report tracking system to ensure that all reporting deadlines are met, including donor and project milestones, tracking expenditures against budget and advises the budget holders of any changes.

Support the operations to ensure compliance with all stakeholders to the project, the government, donor and the organisation rules, regulations, and policies, ethics and integrity and achievement of results.

Provide guidance and ensure that all project staff are aware and sensitised on the compliance to the standards and guidelines of the project requirements.

Information Audits

In collaboration with the Country Finance Manager, support audit preparations and ensure that relevant information is transmitted timely to the auditors and assists on post- audit activities such as audit trail and implementation of audit recommendation through an action plan.

Ensure that recommendations from internal and external project audits are implemented and disseminated throughout the organization.

Qualification, Skills, and Knowledge

A university degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or management.

At least 5 years’ experience in project financial management from a leadership perspective.

Ability to present complex information in a compelling manner.

Ability to pay attention to detail.

Advanced Excel knowledge and other accounting systems required.

Able to assure confidentiality.

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Core Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal, co-ordination and negotiation skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, creativity and innovation, learning, accountability, planning and organisation, results orientation, teamwork, and technological solutions.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Cordaid Finance Manager for Result Based Financing Project Jobs in Uganda

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