World Education Inc. Bantwana Initiative Sub-Contracts Officer Jobs in Uganda

World Education Inc. Bantwana Initiative Sub-Contracts Officer Jobs in Uganda


Job Summary

  • The Contracts Officers will provide support to the Contracts Manager so as to ensure that the Primary Local Partners (PLPs) are compliant with WEI/USAID regulations and that donor funds are safeguarded and used for intended purposes.

    Key Result Areas:

    Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

    Essential Tasks

    ● Assist Contracts Manager in reviewing partner financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure they are accurate and comply with good accounting practices and WEI/USAID Rules and Regulations

    ● Raise voucher review queries with partners and follow up on responses.

    ● Draft invoice covers letter and backup as needed

    ● Assist Contracts Manager to address FieldLink queries

    ● Ensure that PLPs comply with all set provisions of contract agreements and other policies and procedures

    ● Review and post all field data for subcontracts and advice on compliance issues to you supervisor

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

    ● Reconcile subcontractors financial reports with WEI/B QB reports on a monthly basis.

    ● Update all PLP files, sign off and file all subcontractor reports

    Financial Management

    ● Monitor PLP monthly expenditures and submission of reimbursement requests

    ● Review PLP reimbursement request for accuracy and completeness and adherence to budget

    ● Submit reimbursement request to Contracts Manager for review and notify PLPs of reimbursement disbursement timeline

    Compliance & Audit

    ● Ensure that all approved policies and procedures are strictly followed in all financial processes

    ● Report compliance issues and activities on a regular basis to the Contracts Manager

    ● Prepare formal and informal responses to investigations, inquiries, and requests with guidance from the Contracts Manager

    ● Promote compliance awareness throughout in the course of promoting communications, behaviors, and activities

    Program Support

    ● Obtain procedures and guidelines from relevant sector head e.g. economic strengthening, SRGBV for the PLPs

    ● Facilitation of the financial management and administration assessment process

    ● Support PLPs in
    the recruitment of project funded finance personnel, as needed

    Job Specifications Minimum Qualifications

  • At least a first degree in Finance or related field; a professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

    Experience

  • At least three years’ experience working on large project and experience with USAID funded programs/projects necessary, particularly experience with USAID grants

    Specific Knowledge, Skills and abilities Required

    ● Experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks

    ● Possess a high standard of personal and professional integrity

    ● Willingness to work as a team member, taking on additional tasks as needed
    to ensure the overall success of the project

    ● High level of attention to detail, ability to multitask and work well under
    pressure

    ● Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

    ● Ability to work under pressure and in a culturally sensitive environment.

    Personal Qualities/Attribute

    ● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

    ● Fluent in oral and written English and excellent writing skills

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

    ● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

    How to Apply

  • To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and three references to:

  • bantwanaICYD@ug.worlded.org with the position title and zone you are applying for in the subject line.

  • Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Deadline for submission of applications is 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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