Family Health International Vacancies

FHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We are seeking qualified Uganda nationals for an upcoming regional HIV/TB program based in Mbarara, Uganda.

1. Associate Director

The Associate Director for the HIV/TB program will be responsible for project management of a team that will design and implement activities for the HIV/TB projects.

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management of a team of advisors, IT and operations staff
• Set up operational management systems and procedures for Project staff and consortium partners
• Project results reporting
• Provides technical leadership and management of the project’s technical teams.
• Supports the Chief of Party in the overall management and implementation of the program

Position Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in public health, or a related advanced degree;
• 7-10 years experience managing staff to implement large scale public health programs and setting up operational systems and procedures for HIV/TB programs
• Technical experience in areas of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Developing country work experience
• Prior experience in a leadership role on USAID-funded projects
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across management and technical disciplines.

2. Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will provide financial leadership to ensure efficient oversight of financial operations, including life of project and core activity budget, and provide ongoing capacity development needs.

The F&A Director will report to the Country Director and interface with USAID/Uganda and program partners as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of account activities, with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
• Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
• Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure accurate book-keeping for the project.
• Provide support with the internal audit functions, and provide responses and/or training consistent with the external audit recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and review of the FHI overall project budget and the sub-partners’ subagreement budgets.
• Maintain financial spreadsheets and databases to track sub-partner obligations and spending.
• Participate in financial analysis exercises to determine project burn rates, assess sub-partner spending, and complete the quarterly pipeline tool.
• Interface with project sub-partners on pre-award reviews, banking and reimbursement issues, and financial closeouts, including review and (as necessary) provision of guidance to correct their Recipient Monthly Financial Reports
• Participate in the preparation of monthly cash flow requests and financial reports for submission to the donor and/or FHI headquarters.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 9 - 11 years relevant work experience; or MBA/MS/MA/MPH and 7 - 9 years of relevant experience
• Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership
• Knowledge of basic accounting including general ledger and automated accounting systems with the use of database spreadsheets
• Skills in interpreting financial information and analyzing financial reports.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E Officer will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and develop appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Uganda and its Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results.

Additionally, the M&E Advisor will deliver M&E training, and interface with USAID/Uganda as required. The M&E Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on M&E support to USAID/Uganda and its consortium partners
• Develop M&E tools and guidelines
• Conduct data quality assessments
• Conduct M&E capacity building training
• Coordinate data gathering and aggregation
• Analyze data and prepare sector-specific and crosscutting M&E reports

Position Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems
• Significant experience working with HIV/TB programs, including HMIS. Expertise in Lot Quality Assurance Surveys an added advantage
• Experience with USAID-funded projects
• Management skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience with capacity building activities for M&E
• Experience with data quality assessment

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements via email to: Fkitaka @ fhi.org or may register online through FHI’s Global Staffing Database at https://recruiting.fhi.org. or mail to:

Country Director,
Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala,
Uganda

to be received not later than February 08, 2010.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Handwritten applications will be disqualified.

Please quote Ref Number indicated alongside the position while sending your application.

No phone calls please!

* Offers are contingent upon awarded proposal

Kwani Trust Vacancy - Finance Officer

Kwani Trust is a Nairobi-based literary network committed to the growth of the region’s creative industry through publishing and distributing Contemporary African Literature, offering training opportunities, producing literary events and establishing global literary networks.

About the Position

The Finance Officer is a central figure in the institution and provides a comprehensive service to all staff and partners on financial policies and procedures.

The Finance Officer’s role is to support the core operations of Kwani Trust, act as a reference point on all financial matters and ensure Kwani Trust’s legal compliance with relevant financial laws and regulations, in keeping with its vision, mission, goals and strategic objectives.

This position reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with the Administrative Assistant and the Marketing, Sales and Distribution Departments.

The position is part of a team that is building a viable publishing house that is commercially sustainable and that develops titles and products of world class literary quality.

The Finance Officer will be expected to build systems and processes that make the Finance Department functional and effective, as well as developing, managing and implementing an overall Financial Manual and Administration plan.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide the lead in financial planning and budgeting for all projects and activities and carry out monthly reconciliation and management reports against projected budgets
• Ensure the smooth operation of our financial record keeping using PASTEL accounting software , regularly updating and auditing The Trust’s financial records
• Process monthly expenses and expenditure as per relevant budgets
• Provide the lead in developing an internal finance manual informing the processes and systems in the administration of funds
• In partnership with the Sales and Distribution Officer, ensure the smooth issuance of sales invoices, purchase orders and collection of all due balances for Kwani? books
• Establish and maintain internal controls, checks and balances
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external Financial regulations
• Act as Secretary to, and coordinate the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, ensuring timely quarterly reports are issued and advise the Board on the financial direction of the Trust
• Ensure timely financial reporting obligations to funding and other relevant partners are fulfilled
• Keep the Executive Director in touch with all matters likely to have financial consequences, and promptly supplying all information needed by her
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in Financial Planning, Budget Setting and Grant Reporting is crucial.
  
• Experience in an Arts, Literary or Publishing institution is an added advantage
• BCom in Accounting or Finance with an additional qualification of no less than CPA 2 Level ( section 4)
• Demonstrable, high numeric abilities, accuracy and an ability to show great attention to detail
• At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience, some of which must have been spent using PASTEL accounting software
• Excellent written, oral communication and organisational skills with an added ability to deal with outside agencies in establishing effective working relationships
• IT proficiency, including use of Excel and other programmes critical to this function

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter ( maximum one page) illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies and skills together with a detailed CV, including names and addresses of three referees.

All applications should be sent via email by 5pm, Monday February 1st to Wambui Thuku; g.wambui @ kwani.org indicating ‘Application for Finance Officer Post’ on the subject line.

For any enquiries, please call: 020 444 1801

Other Details

The start date for this post is 15th February 2010.

Interviews will take place during the week of 1st February and 8th February 2010.


Only short-listed applicants meeting the above minimum requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about Kwani Trust, please visit: http://www.kwani.org

East Africa G4S Vacancy - Regional Financial Controller

G4S is the leading Security Company in the world and provides a variety of secure solutions to our customers in East Africa including Manned Security, Alarm response, Asset Tracking, Secure Monitoring and Response, Cash Logistics, Secure Logistics, Data and Document Management and employs more than 600,000 people worldwide.

As a result of Regional growth and expansion, we seek to fill the position of Regional Financial Controller based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Regional Managing Director.

The Regional Financial Controller will be responsible for establishing effective and efficient financial systems, controls and reporting.

Main purpose of the role:

The main purpose of this role includes:

• Coaching
• Develop regional financial capability
• Establish financial systems and processes
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
• Auditing to ensure compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly and regional reporting
• Liaison with internal and external auditors
• Tax Compliance
• Annual financial statements
• Capex management
• Assist with budget and forecast process
• Liaison with country management and finance team
• Review adequacy of internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets in country and ensure compliance

Person Profile and Attributes

• Highly motivated individual with high degree of integrity and analytical skills
• Working with complexity
• Good leadership skills with Strategic orientation
• Exposure to latest management practices
• Awareness of East African business environment
• Strong Communication skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse cultural environment.
• Ability to drive change
• A good team player who is customer focused
• Attention to detail

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience

• University Degree
• Professional accounting, Qualified CPA(K) or ACCA qualification.
• 2 to 5 Years experience in a similar role or senior finance position in a world class finance environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Exposure to financial auditing
• Knowledge of regional taxation laws
• MS Office Computer skills (Excel Advanced and other Finance systems)
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

Interested candidates should send their application and CV addressed to the Human Resource Director to reach us on or before Friday, February 5th, 2010, by email to: jobs @ ke.g4s.com

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and addresses itself to the core values of best people.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Canvassing is highly discouraged.

Family Health International (FHI) Vacancies

FHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We are seeking qualified Uganda nationals for an upcoming regional HIV/TB program based in Mbarara, Uganda.

1. Associate Director

The Associate Director for the HIV/TB program will be responsible for project management of a team that will design and implement activities for the HIV/TB projects.

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management of a team of advisors, IT and operations staff
• Set up operational management systems and procedures for Project staff and consortium partners
• Project results reporting
• Provides technical leadership and management of the project’s technical teams.
• Supports the Chief of Party in the overall management and implementation of the program

Position Requirements:

• Masters’ degree in public health, or a related advanced degree;
• 7-10 years experience managing staff to implement large scale public health programs and setting up operational systems and procedures for HIV/TB programs
• Technical experience in areas of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Developing country work experience
• Prior experience in a leadership role on USAID-funded projects
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across management and technical disciplines.

2. Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will provide financial leadership to ensure efficient oversight of financial operations, including life of project and core activity budget, and provide ongoing capacity development needs.

The F&A Director will report to the Country Director and interface with USAID/Uganda and program partners as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of account activities, with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
• Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
• Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure accurate book-keeping for the project.
• Provide support with the internal audit functions, and provide responses and/or training consistent with the external audit recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and review of the FHI overall project budget and the sub-partners’ subagreement budgets.
• Maintain financial spreadsheets and databases to track sub-partner obligations and spending.
• Participate in financial analysis exercises to determine project burn rates, assess sub-partner spending, and complete the quarterly pipeline tool.
• Interface with project sub-partners on pre-award reviews, banking and reimbursement issues, and financial closeouts, including review and (as necessary) provision of guidance to correct their Recipient Monthly Financial Reports
• Participate in the preparation of monthly cash flow requests and financial reports for submission to the donor and/or FHI headquarters.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 9 - 11 years relevant work experience; or MBA/MS/MA/MPH and 7 - 9 years of relevant experience
• Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership
• Knowledge of basic accounting including general ledger and automated accounting systems with the use of database spreadsheets
• Skills in interpreting financial information and analyzing financial reports.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E Officer will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and develop appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Uganda and its Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results.

Additionally, the M&E Advisor will deliver M&E training, and interface with USAID/Uganda as required. The M&E Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on M&E support to USAID/Uganda and its consortium partners
• Develop M&E tools and guidelines
• Conduct data quality assessments
• Conduct M&E capacity building training
• Coordinate data gathering and aggregation
• Analyze data and prepare sector-specific and crosscutting M&E reports

Position Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems
• Significant experience working with HIV/TB programs, including HMIS. Expertise in Lot Quality Assurance Surveys an added advantage
• Experience with USAID-funded projects
• Management skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience with capacity building activities for M&E
• Experience with data quality assessment

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements via email to: Fkitaka @ fhi.org or may register online through FHI’s Global Staffing Database at https://recruiting.fhi.org. or mail to:

Country Director,
Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala,
Uganda

to be received not later than February 08, 2010.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Handwritten applications will be disqualified.

Please quote Ref Number indicated alongside the position while sending your application.

No phone calls please!

* Offers are contingent upon awarded proposal.