WorldFish Administration and Operations Officer Jobs in Uganda
WorldFish Administration and Operations Officer Jobs in Uganda
About the position The Administration and Operations Officer will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support services to TRUE-FISH Component 3.3 activities in Uganda, and ensure eligibility of WorldFish Program expenditure in line with WorldFish and EU rules. Based at the Program Management Unit at the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Offices in Jinja, the post holder will work closely with the WorldFish Biodiversity Advisor and WorldFish’s administrative and operational support team based in WorldFish HQ and/or regional offices.
The successful candidate will:
Develop and implement project financial and administrative records and work with the partner organization to prepare monthly expenditure reports by ensuring that the expenditures are justified in accordance with the relevant provisions of the financial authorizations before submitting to WorldFish HQ and/or regional offices for data capture in OCS.
Review project expenditure statements with Project Management team and interact with WorldFish HQ and/or regional offices lead financial management persons.
Ensure expenditures are made in line with project work plan and budget and establish clear tracking system of budget utilization.
Provide financial and logistical support to field activities and work closely with the project team to ensure funds disbursements to carry out project workshops are appropriately accounted for and liquidated timely.
Prepare and review of project activity budgets for workshops or any other event and prepare advance requests for cash disbursement.
Review and monitor balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivables and payables and ensure timely liquidations of expenses.
Assist project management to ensure procurement and settlement of all invoices is done in a timely manner.
Prepare requests for supplier Payments for submission to LVFO and track payments to internal and external stakeholders.
Proper filing of financial records to ensure it is easily accessible for audit purposes.
Provide general financial support as required for the office management and project.
Perform any other relevant duties to ensure successful implementation of the project
Requirements
This job is open
for individuals with the right to work and live in Uganda with the following skills and qualifications:
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, or relevant degree with subjects in Accountancy and Economics.
At least 3 years’ experience in accounting and finance, preferably work experience in donor funded or not for profit environment set up.
Computer literate, team player and good interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Outlook and any other Microsoft application software.
Able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
Understanding of project management is an added benefit.
Adaptable, having positive personality, flexible and possessing the foresight to anticipate needed support.
Benefits
Salary & Benefits
The salary is competitive and commensurate to the responsibilities of this post. The remuneration package also includes health insurance, pension, leave and other benefits.
Recruitment process
The position will be based in Jinja, Uganda. Interviews are expected to be held virtually January 2021.
Only shortlisted candidate will be notified and expected to attend the interview.
The interview will consist on a short presentation followed by an interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible on a part time basis (50% working time arrangement) for an initial of three (3) years fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation. Contracting will be done through a host organization which will be informed during appointment.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; WorldFish Administration and Operations Officer Jobs in Uganda
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