About US:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. We are a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners over the last 25 years, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States and new infections in children have declined by 58% worldwide. EGPAF Uganda Country program is currently implementing a number of projects in partnership with various donors.
About USAID RHITES Project:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) implements the USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in the South West Uganda Project (RHITES) whose aim is to increase the availability, accessibility and quality of integrated health services including HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment; maternal, neonatal and child health services; family planning; nutrition assessment, counseling support; malaria prevention and treatment and other primary carer services.
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the disbursement of funds to various recipients for direct program implementation in the districts supported by the RHITES SW project and submitting well supported and authentic paperwork. The Finance Assistant will also ensure the timely and accurate reporting of RHITES -SW financial and accounting information.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work closely with the program officers, support the District Health Officer and/or designated district health office staff in developing budgets and quarterly cash requests.
· Ensure swift disbursement of funds for program activities and ensure that all requests rhyme with the district approved work plans and budgets.
· Actively participate in monitoring of the implementation of the project-funded activities and ensure that these get implemented in line with the agreed upon implementation plan.
· Work closely with the Senior Finance Officer, he / she will track monthly advances to the project staff and district teams.
· Prepare quarterly activity financial reports for various Districts.
· Prepare other regular financial reports, spreadsheets and correspondence as required
· Capturing accounting data into accounting system with speed and accuracy.
· Plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure your contribution to the Organisations monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.
· Provide financial support to the team members and resolution of finance related queries.
· Perform any other duties that may be deemed appropriate for this role as assigned by the Finance Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the USAID RHITES Finance Assistant vacancy should hold a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a reputable institution. An additional certification in the related field will be of an added advantage.
· At least two years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with a USAID funded agency or non-governmental organization.
· Prospective candidates should have experience working with Local Government partners and knowledge of their operations.
· Excellent analytical ability and skills
· Excellent communication and listening skills.
· Strong skills in teamwork, networking, facilitation, oral and written communication
· Working knowledge and experience in using Quick Books accounting package. Good level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook.
· Broad knowledge and understanding of accounting processes and procedures.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.
· Willingness to travel to the project districts up to 60% of the month.
· Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications to this address;
The Country Director, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 21127, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail to: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
Deadline: 14th December 2015