World Education Inc. Bantwana Initiative OVC Transition Contracts Officer Jobs in Uganda

Scope of Work

The Bantwana Initiative of World Education Inc. (WEI/Bantwana) intends to engage an OVC Transition Contracts Officer to provide the day-to-day finance and contracts support needed within the OVC Transition team for the new USAID ICYD Activity.

Due to COVID-19, the OVC Transition Contracts Officer will mainly perform these responsibilities through electronic and desk reviews, and leverage their experience working with Primary Local Partners (PLPs) to complete assigned tasks.

The officer would provide efficient and accurate financial information for PLPs, using the WEI/USAID rules and regulations as the guiding document.

The Contracts Officer must be based and have a valid work permit to work in Uganda.

The consultancy will last for two months from October 1 to November 30, 2020.

Key Result Areas Specific Responsibilities and Duties

Assignment

● Assist the USAID ICYD Activity team in reviewing partner financial reports and documentation to ensure they are accurate and comply with good accounting practices and WEI/USAID Rules and Regulations.

● Manage records, file invoices, assist with photocopying & scanning financial backup, and review receipts for accuracy

● Monitor PLP expenditures under the LOA period and review all submissions for reimbursement requests.

● Maintain proper recording of vouchers related to contract disbursements, including preparing documentation to send to Boston and recording in excel spreadsheets, as needed.

● Prepares monthly financial statements for PLP expense and submit to relevant finance and operations lead for approval and entry in
QuickBooks system.

● Support relevant finance and operations lead in ensuring that PLPs invoices are submitted to WEI/Bantwana in a timely manner.

● Report compliance issues and activities as needed to the USAID ICYD Activity leadership team.

● Obtain VAT invoices, as needed, and share with the finance team.

● Perform other duties that fall within the competency and responsibility of the

position as needed and guided by the USAID ICYD Activity team.

Candidate profile

● Demonstrated experience supported by portfolio developing deliverables.

● Demonstrated experience in supporting local partners in meeting donor financial documentation requirements

● Demonstrated experience in working with local partners within the Ugandan context, and working with an international NGO with USAID
funded projects.

● Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging environment, under high pressure and ability to cope with tight deadlines.

Experience and skills required

● Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant qualifications.

A professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

● A minimum of three years accounting experience preferably in an auditing environment and/or working on large projects, preferably on USAID projects.

● Experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks

● Ability to pay attention to detail.

● Ability to work under pressure and effectively with diverse groups of people.

● Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

● Advances excel knowledge required.

● Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

● Possess high standards of personal and professional integrity.

Deliverables for October and November

● Monthly review of completed documentation for PLPs under the USAID ICYD Activity.

● Voucher review queries resolved and reimbursement invoices with necessary documentation provided

● Any other tasks as assigned by management

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; World Education Inc. Bantwana Initiative OVC Transition Contracts Officer Jobs in Uganda

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