IFDC Finance and Administration Assistants Jobs in Uganda
IFDC Finance and Administration Assistants Jobs in Uganda
Context and BackgroundThe International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to spread sustainable agricultural solutions for improved soil health, food security, and livelihoods around the world.
IFDC is recruiting for the above project in Uganda.
"Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland farming systems for rural Transformation" (BRIGHT) will target over 100,000 Ugandan highland households in Kigezi, Mt Elgon, and Rwenzori regions, building project interventions from the ground up that are based on the aspirations and needs of targeted farming households and communities.
BRIGHT seeks to build the resilience capacity of farm households and the farming systems to recover from external shocks in an ever-changing context through absorption, adaptation, and transformation and, in so doing, increase incomes and food and nutritional security of all farmers, from subsistence-oriented farm households to more market-oriented ones.
The proposed project aims to achieve the following main impacts:
Increased resilience, nutritional outcomes, and income for smallholder farm households; and
Increased eco-efficient farming, making sustainable use of and protecting natural resources
IFDC is seeking to recruit 3 qualified individuals to fill the position of Admin & Finance Assistants for this project, to be based in the main project office in Fort Portal(1), the Mbale(1) or Kabale(1) field offices.
Position Summary
Finance & Admin Assistant will be a national position and reports to the National Admin and Finance Officer (NAFO) and providing overall support to the Finance & Admin department.
He/she will be based in either the Fort Portal(1) main office or the Mbale(1) or the Kabale(1) field offices.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee logistical and administrative support for project activities in Uganda.
Oversee the administrative and financial management of the IFDC Office
Manage administrative records of country office staff (contracts, social security, insurance, annual appraisal, etc.), including trainees
Ensure the preparation and monitoring of advance requests, expense projections and other budget related materials for the Mozambique Country Office
Ensure all legal requirements regarding employment of staff are implemented
Assist the NAFO in Managing all insurance coverage of country staff and reimbursements.
Control / supervise the management of equipment, including vehicles, and all that pertains to logistics (acquisition procedures, monitoring and inventory, etc.)
Assist the NAFO in vehicle/fuel management
Write administrative correspondence and periodic reports
Assist in the organization of regional and local meetings (budget and logistics)
Assist in the finalization of MoUs, contracts and other agreements
Assist in organizing workshops/conferences logistics,
prepare workshops/conferences materials, prepare minutes and highlight agreed upon actions, coordinate follow-ups, and booking facilities
Attaching support documents to invoices before payment.
Assist in booking accommodation for visitors and project staff.
Assist accounts team in scanning of vouchers
Assist in visa processing and air travel logistics
Required Skills
Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Act in accordance with and defend the best interests of IFDC
Ability to work independently, under pressure to meet tight deadlines with quality output.
Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the achievement of goals.
Consistently maintains focus and perseveres in the face of obstacles, inspiring others to do the same.
Strong interpersonal and team working skills with ability to maintain effective work relationships
Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively
Anticipates key issues in work and identify creative and practical solutions.
Great organizational skills and attention to detail in operationalization of administrative and finance tasks.
Honors all commitments made to colleagues and partners.
Have the ability to work in a multicultural environment, be open-minded and seek to understand
Required Experience
Hold a degree in Business Administration, Accounting or another relevant field
Have at least five (5) years professional working experience in similar or closely related role.
Be able to express oneself orally and in writing in English
Have basic accounting and Admin experience within NGO setup
Being able to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international team and in a multicultural environment
Be organized, rigorous and trustworthy
Have a good knowledge of local labor laws and admin procedures
Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively.
This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.
Must be willing to be based in the main project office of Fort Portal or the field offices in Kabale or Mbale
People management skills is highly required
Closing Date: 14th October 2022
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see: IFDC Finance and Administration Assistants Jobs in Uganda
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