Summary
Date Posted: 1st April 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: UGX , Value: 1000000 , Minimum: 700000 , Maximum: 3000000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant equivalent to US$33million and US$10million respectively from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the implementation of the Local Economic Growth (LEGS) Project. The goal of the LEGS Project is to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals with main emphasis on (SDG) (i) No Poverty; (ii) Zero Hunger; (vi) Clean Water and sanitation; (vii) Affordable and clean energy. This goal will be achieved through provision of water for production and consumption and the construction of basic rural and market infrastructure to increase household income for small rural farmers in the project areas. As part of the implementation of this Project, the Ministry of Local Government is seeking the services of interested and eligible candidates to fill the following positions on the Project Support Team (PST).
2. PROGRAMME ACCOUNTANT
The Programme Accountant is responsible for financial management and budgetary support to the PST and Local Governments that are implementing activities on the LEGS Project. He/she is responsible for ensuring timely transfer of program funds to Local governments and provision of on spot mentoring and outreach support in financial management and accountability.
Contract: One-year contract, renewable based on agreed performance targets and deliverables.
Remuneration: The terms and conditions of employment for these two positions are attractive, depending on experience and competence.

  He/she will have the following responsibilities/duties:
• Managing the day-to-day functions of the LEGS Project financial operations both at the PST and in the participating Districts on the project.
• Reviewing local government requisitions for funds, preparing timely transfers to local governments and following up on programme implementation.
• Reviewing accountabilities from local governments and project staff and checking compliance with project requirements and government accounting procedures.
• Monitoring financial and procurement processes for LEGS Program in local governments to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Training of Local Governments involved in the project and field staff to ensure that they comply with the accountability requirements of the project.
• Supporting the Micro Finance Support Centre in financial management for LEGS programme funds both at the Centre and at district level.
• Participating in the MoLG budgeting process and ensuring that counterpart funds are budgeted for and actually received by the project.
• Compiling accountability for GOU counterpart funds in line with GOU requirements.
• Supporting the management of the assets located in the field by ensuring proper use and maintenance;
• Updating the respective project records and ensuring coordinated reporting.
• Following up on the Co-funding requirements made by the Local Governments to the project and incorporating it in the financial reports.
• Participating in the preparation of Project budgets, withdrawal/ replenishment applications and accountability for Donor and Government funds;
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator PST/MoLG

Qualifications and experience: The candidate should have a full CPA or ACCA and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He/she should have at least 8 years’ experience in government donor funded projects. Experience in working with Local Governments in project implementation will be an added advantage. The relevant work experience and skills should include the following:
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent ICT skills and conversant with IFMS and BBS Connect payment solutions
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, perseverance and high motivation with a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem solving, decision making and analytical abilities
• A very high standard of personal integrity
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work towards deadlines

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Job application procedure
  Applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees should be submitted to the Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 2nd Floor,
P.O.BOX 7037 Kampala.
They should reach him not later than 12th April 2019

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