Country: Uganda
Closing date: 16 Oct 2017
Local Finance and Administration Specialist, USAID Organizational Development Activity, Kampala, Uganda
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective:
SI is pursuing a three year, plus two one year option years contract to support USAID/Uganda in further strengthening the internal relationships, systems, practices and organizational culture that underpin the Mission’s effective and efficient performance in delivering and facilitating development advancements for the Ugandan people. The SOW entails:
· Strengthen individual, team, cross-team and Mission-wide capacity to more fully realize the Mission of Leaders (MOL) objectives and to deepen the practices implicit in the Guiding Principles. (~55% effort.)
· Develop, administer and help USAID benefit from diagnostic tools that will: (i) measure the individual, team, cross-team and Mission-wide effectiveness in practicing desired behaviors; and (ii) inform and help shape future organizational development interventions. (~10% effort.)
· Strengthen the quality of inter-organizational collaboration within the community of USAID/Uganda stakeholders to improve development results. (Approximately 5 percent of effort.)
· Extend leadership and organizational development support to key partners. (~10% effort.)
· Facilitate the learning that will help USAID/Uganda better understand the advantages, disadvantages, and impact of its collective and respective organizational practices and behaviors; and help transform learning into adaptation. (~15% effort.)
· Respond to emergent leadership and organizational development needs. (~5% effort.)
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Ugandan citizenship are eligible to apply.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Ugandan Finance and Administration Specialist to oversee operations for all activities in Uganda. This is a full-time position to be based in Kampala for the duration of the project. To support their qualifications, selected candidates will be requested to provide complete contact details for three references from past supervisors, subordinates and or clients.
Responsibilities:
· Oversee procurement, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.
· With support from the SI’s Home Office, will be responsible for managing the Contract budget and preparing financial reports for submission to USAID.
· Ensure funds expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies.
· With SI’s Home Office, he/she will implement fraud mitigation practices and ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support implementation of the award.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
· Five years of experience managing, in roles of increasing responsibility: finance, procurement, contracts management, logistics and/or human resource related matters for international development activities of a similar dollar value.
· Knowledge of USG financial reporting and compliance requirements.
· Experience in managing donor funded procurements and subcontracts.
· Fluent in spoken and written English language.
Desired Qualifications:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.
How to apply:
To apply: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=1754