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# Job Description

Finance and Administration Director
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Position Category: Local hire, paid in country
Posting Date: 02/28/2022
Deadline Date: Open until the position is filled.

DESCRIPTION
John Snow, Incorporated JSI is a Boston-based public health consulting
firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance
to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works extensively with
national and local governments, NGOs, the private sector, and traditional
leaders to expand access to services for vulnerable populations. JSI is
committed to improving the health of underserved populations through
innovative approaches in a range of public health areas, including
reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health, infectious diseases,
nutrition, water and sanitation, technical and organizational capacity
building, supply chain strengthening, strategic information management, health
systems management, and policy development.
JSI is currently recruiting for a Finance and Administration Director for a
possible position with the USAID funded Uganda Health Activity. The purpose of
this project will be to increase access and use of quality healthcare services
and improve the performance of the health system. Intended high level results
include: improved access to and use of quality maternal, newborn, and child
health; family planning/reproductive health; nutrition; and water, sanitation,
and hygiene/infection prevention and control health services at community and
facility levels; enhanced local ownership and leadership for sustainable
health outcomes; and strengthened health system resilience at the community-,
district-, and regional-levels. The Uganda Health Activity will also
strengthen the capacity of local PEPFAR implementing partners to lead and
sustain the epidemic response as part of sustainability efforts. Should JSI be
the successful bidder, this will be a full-time position based in Kampala,
Uganda. The F&A Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of
budgeting, financial management, and reporting. The anticipated award date is
open.
The F&A Director will report to the COP.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide financial management and administration of the contract, and
management support and oversight in the implementation of Activity activities;
• Coordinate with the COP to ensure that strategic and periodic budgets and
forecasts are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion and that funds
expended are compliant with USG regulations and policies;
Ensure the complete documentation and accountability of all financial
transactions and preparation and closing of monthly field accounts;
• Support the development of budgets, conduct budget flexibility analysis,
costing of work-plans and assignment of expense codes for use by program staff
in the implementation of activities;
• Ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively to support
implementation of the award, including fraud and risk mitigation practices;
• Oversee Activity procurement procedures;
• Supervise Finance and HR team to ensure Activity is in alignment with all
local labor laws;
• Work with Activity and subcontractor staff to ensure a robust budgeting and
financial management and tracking system that adequately accounts for Activity
funds;
Oversee development, implementation of and compliance with organizational
manuals/policies;
• Oversee development and execution of the Project Field Office Safety and
Security Manual;
• Review monthly financial reports and ensure timely submission;
• Work as part of senior management team, ensuring collaboration between
functional areas, and supporting effective implementation of activities; and
Collaborate with JSI headquarters to ensure that accurate and timely financial
information is presented/submitted to USAID;
• Must be willing to travel throughout Uganda, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional certification CPA or ACCA;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and administrative management
for large donor-funded development projects >$30M of total award size;
• Experience managing donor-funded sub-awards and subcontractors and
procurements;
• Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements;
• Experience in risk management and implementation of internal controls;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience;
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language;
• Master’s degree or other in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
desired; and
Expertise and experience in one or more areas: operations, human resources,
logistics, or IT desired.
• Salary commensurate with experience. $30M of total award size; • Experience
managing donor-funded sub-awards and subcontractors and procurements; •
Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements; •
Experience in risk management and implementation of internal controls; •
Demonstrated supervisory experience; • Professional level of oral and written
fluency in English language; • Master’s degree or other in Business,
Accounting, Finance, or related field desired; and • Expertise and experience
in one or more areas: operations, human resources, logistics, or IT desired. •
Salary commensurate with experience.

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**Closing Date** : 19th March. 2022

John Snow Jobs in Kampala Incorporated (JSI) Carreer opportunities in Kampala vacancies in John Snow at Kampala All Jobs in Kampala March 2022

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