Ministry of Local Government Jobs in Uganda
Ministry of Local Government Financial Controller Jobs in Uganda
ResponsibilitiesInstallation of appropriate accounting/reporting systems to ensure that the PMU and especially the Project Coordinator are regularly informed of on-going financial status and transactions.
Ensure timely capture of PRELNOR in the GoU budget yellow book as required by the GoU budgeting processes and calendars to be able to access counterpart funding.
Communicate to all implementing partner institutions, service providers and districts their financial responsibilities, the funds available and how to access it, and the requirements of reporting and record keeping in accordance with prevailing government practices which are acceptable to IFAD.
Ensure that all project funds are used in accordance with the conditions of the financing agreements, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which the funds were provided;
Ensure that all necessary supporting documents, records and accounts are kept in respect of all project activities, with clear linkages between the books of account and the financial statements presented to the financiers;
Ensure that designated account and operational accounts are maintained in accordance with the provisions of the financing agreement and in accordance with the financier's rules and procedures;
Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards as adopted in Uganda;
Liaise with external auditors to audit the project accounts to meet the required submission dates by both GoU and IFAD; Process documentation and follow up on disbursements from the government and IFAD to ensure that releases are not delayed. Ensure that funds for project implementation are disbursed in a timely manner to enable project interventions to be carried out on time:
Qualifications
The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and must be a certified public accountant, duly registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
At least eight years of relevant work experience, including at least four as a financial manager or accountant in government/donor programmes or large institutions.
Applicant should have a strong managerial skills and demonstrated capacity to manage people and interact with a wide range of private sector partners and government representatives; a good knowledge of work planning, budgeting and reporting; Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
Applicant should be Computer-literate including accounting packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and basic data base set-ups.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 29th January, 2018 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government,
Workers' House, 2nd Floor,
P. 0. Box 7037,
KAMPALA.
Ministry of Local Government Civil Engineers Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities
In cooperation with the PMU relevant staff, review and assess proposals from the Local Governments for community access
roads (CAR) or aggregation points/market places rehabilitation or new works with regard to their technical feasibility and preliminary cost estimation, and agreed selection criteria; Assist the LGs and CDOs and other PMU Resource Persons to set up and train Road and Market Construction Committees in their roles and responsibilities;
Assess the appropriateness of proposed structures;
Develop ToR for design works for selected infrastructure investment and for independent reviewers of design documents;
Participate in MoLG/DLG bid opening and Evaluation Committees for evaluation of all bids for design services and construction contracts;
Review and comment on Evaluation Reports provided by
the District Contracts Committees for civil works implementation and develop consolidated Bid Evaluation Reports and recommendations for contracts award for IFAD review and no-objection;
Supervise design works and review detailed design solutions in terms of sound technical solutions, quality and identified scope and volumes of works;
Participate and contribute in discussions with District Engineers, Design Contractors and other interested parties in decision making during design stage and review detailed design solutions in terms of feasibility; Supervise the implementation of civil works to ensure quality and timeliness, and accordingly endorse certificates of satisfactory work completed, for payment. As a member of the PRELNOR management team, participate in the development of Annual Work plan and Budgets (AWPBs), provide reports and information on infrastructure investment operations as necessary to the PMU M&E Specialist and Project Coordinator, and contribute to progress reports.
Qualifications:
A higher degree oran equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering with sound knowledge of contemporary issues in the rural infrastructure of Uganda.
A minimum of five years working experience with projects for infrastructure rehabilitation, including design and construction supervision with proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and with rural population.
Familiarity with engineering design requirements and construction supervision procedures of Uganda, as well as with the procurement procedures applicable under the legislation of Uganda and foreign donors' funded programmes.
Applicants should be Computer literate. Applicants should have a pragmatic, creative and energetic approach to problem solving and decision-making and have the capacity to operate effectively with contractors and rural populations.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 29th January, 2018 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government,
Workers' House, 2nd Floor,
P. 0. Box 7037,
KAMPALA.
Ministry of Local Government Assistant Accountant Jobs in Uganda
Responsibilities
Preparing source documents e. g; PVs, Loose Minutes, for approval;
Chronological filing of documents with adequate cross reference to ensure ease of retrieval;
Following up of accountabilities, maintaining a detailed log of outstanding accountabilities;
Entering Data into the accounting system; Facilitating both Internal and External Auditors to audit the project's financial transactions and reports in order to meet the required submission dates to IFAD;
Support the Financial Controller in preparation of reports to enable the withdrawal of funds from IFAD and GOU;
Proactively support the district designated Project Accountants;
Maintain key registers such as fixed assets; inputs into the contracts register and contract monitoring forms;
Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of informative Management Accounts in the form of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports regarding aspects of project financial monitoring bringing out variances and advising implementers as to the limits of expenditure;
Carry out any other activities that are assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications
The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Having a professional course in Accountancy (level II ACCA or CPA) is an added advantage. He/she should have at least two (2) years of relevant work experience and skills that include the following: Excellent quantitative and analytical skills;
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Computer-literate including accounting packages and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word and basic data base set-ups.\
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 29th January, 2018 to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Local Government,
Workers' House, 2nd Floor,
P. 0. Box 7037,
KAMPALA.
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