Country: Uganda
Closing date: 18 May 2018
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
For further information about the association: www.hi.org
Present in more than 55 countries, HI is composed of 2 operational directions:
The Direction of Humanitarian Action
The Direction of Development Action
JOB CONTEXT :
Uganda currently faces one of the fastest-growing refugee crises in the world. As of February 2018, there were a total of 1,395,146 refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda from 13 countries hosted in nine districts located mainly in the northern, southern, and southwestern regions of the country. The majority are from South Sudan (75%), the Democratic Republic of Congo (17%), Burundi (3%) and Somalia (3%).
In October 2017, HI launched its new programme directed at the refugee response in Arua District, West Nile region. HI is currently implementing psychosocial support services, community-based rehabilitation, protection of persons with specific needs, and a small cash transfer programme. These actions are implemented in Omugo Settlement, the extension of Rhino Camp Settlement where all new refugees are being settled, and Imvepi Settlement.
These actions comprise the four components of HI’s Uganda Refugee Response Strategy. Funding is secured until end December 2018. The total mission portfolio is 1.4 million EURO, implemented by a staff of 40. While current activities are limited to Arua District, HI intends to expand the scope to other refugee areas including other districts in Northern Uganda hosting South Sudanese refugee populations, and the Congolese refugee sites in Western Uganda.
YOUR MISSION:
The general objective of the role is to ensure the programme's financial and logistical management are working effectively and efficiently and in line with HI strategy. Reporting to the Uganda Country Manager, the Finance and Logistics Manager guarantees compliance with the country's and the organization’s financial and logistics procedures while ensuring that the specificities of the programme are taken into* account. Frequent travel to the field sites will be expected.
Responsibility 1: Oversees the programme's financial resources and Ensures Effective Financial Management of the Mission
Responsibility 2: Monitor implementation of logistics activities in the mission (construction and rehabilitation of HI premises, guesthouses, camps offices, stock and supply, transport, communications, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, etc.).
Responsibility 3: General Structure Management
Responsibility 4: Manage the programme's support service teams (excluding HR)
Responsibility 5: Reporting
YOUR PROFILE :
You hold a master degree in finance, accounting, logistics or any relevant field
You have at least 3 years of experience in administration and finance in INGO
You have experience in logistics management
Previous experience with HI is an asset
English spoken and written
Strong IT skills
Positive attitude and service-oriented
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
Kampala is considered a safe and secure capital city, with access to many entertainment, education and health facilities. Kampala is Level 1 security and the city is safe, as long as basic safety precautions are taken. HI has a head office in the suburbs of Kampala. Accommodation for all different preferences is available. Mobility around the city is easy; taxis are available for movement around the city, although the use of public transport and boda bodas is not allowed. An expat can drive an HI vehicle provided they have valid driving license and have resided in the country for a period of 2 months.
The current field office is located in Arua town, 1 hour by flight or 8 hours by vehicle. HI’s operations are currently located in Arua District and in Kampala city.
CONDITIONS:
Startingdate : June 2017
Lengthof thecontract:** 6 months
Employee status according to experience :
Salary from 2750 € gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate
Perdiem : 450 € net/month
Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday : 25 days per year
R&R : Level 1 : 1 day per month
Status : position open to couples
Housing : collective or individual taken in charge by Handicap International
How to apply:
Please apply online before 01/05/2018:https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2663&idpartenaire=136