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Vacancy title:
Finance Manager

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, 17 November, 2016

Duty Station:
Lira, Uganda

Job details:
Introduction
The EU Commission established an “Emergency Trust Fund (EU-TF) for Stability and Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration and Displaced Persons in Africa" (hereinafter TF) on 20.10.2015 and signed the Constitutive Agreement on 12.11.2015 during the EU-Africa Summit in Valetta.

As part of the EU-TF Uganda envelope, the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) is preparing to manage the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Component Support to the Refugee Settlements and their Host Communities. The WASH component aims at “ensuring sustainable access to safe water and improve the environmental sanitation conditions in the targeted communities” of Adjumani, Arua and Kiryandongo districts (Northern Uganda). The WASH project will be implemented within the framework of the Joint Water and Sanitation Sector Programme Support (JWESSP 2013-2018) of the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) by the Water and Sanitation Development Facility-North based in Lira.

To this end, the Coordination Office for Development Cooperation of the Austrian Embassy, Kampala is locally recruiting professionals for the following position:
Finance Manager
Duty station: Lira
Duration: 36 months (upon project final approval).S/he will work closely with the Project Manager EU-TF and -the Department of Finance and Administration-ADA Headquarters

The Finance Manager is primarily responsible for managing adherence to donor rules and regulations from project contract start to close-out. He/she will support the administration and finance functions of the EU TF Water and Sanitation component and related activities for example:
Support the project EU TF project implementation to adhere to the financial management procedures as well reporting requirements within the Govemment of Uganda (GoU) systems and procedures.
Work in close collaboration with the Project Manager (ADA), the implementing partner to provide professional expertise and support to enforce financial and administrative controls.
Support the procurement process and contract administration of the project to ensure transparency and efficiency in utilization of project funds as well as consistency with the GoU and ADA policies and procedures.
Monitor project activities, and conduct field site visits to ensure consistency with grant terms and conditions, timelines, budgets, and performance measures.
Identify situations where contractual obligations may not be met and propose plan to mitigate risks.
Assist as needed in the coordination, planning, and execution of annual audit by independent public accountants.
Articulate and advocate for the ADA’s position on matters of regulation and other contractual issues.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration related field with at least 4 years of negotiating experience and direct management of contracts and other agreements, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Government of Uganda grant management regulations and policies.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, QuickBooks, and Navision proficiency.
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate complex regulations, provisions, policies, and procedures.
• Preferred exposure to Government of Uganda and Donor bilateral arrangements and knowledge of the GoU financial management systems;
• Interest in/knowledge about WASH projects

Job application procedure
Please submit your hand delivered or posted motivation letter including salary expectations, CV with a recent passport photo as well as copies of academic/professional certificates with three professional referees to:

Coordination Office for Development
Cooperation of the Austrian Embassy, Kampala
Plot 3, Portal Avenue
Crusader House, 5th Floor
P. O. Box 7457
Kampala, Uganda
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) can be requested from kampala@ada.gv.at

Deadline for submission of applications in hard copy (strictly) is Thursday, 17 November, 2016 by16.00hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to disqualification.