About DSW:
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. In addition, we are working in partnership with sub-grantees in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Job Summary: The National Team Coordinator (NIC) – Finance will serve as the liaison between the Country Director (CD) dealing with strategic decisions and the operationalisation of the strategic goals and objectives at country office and community levels. (S)He works in close cooperation with the CD to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of activities within his/her area of responsibility. (S)He also cooperates closely with all other coordinators in the Country Office (CO) to effectively link project design, quality implementation and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Organizational Development:
Assist in the development of policies, procedures, financial reporting systems and objectives that will strengthen DSW’s financial management capacities
Technically support the development of policies and structures that ensure the adherence to financial guidelines (internal guidelines: e.g. finance manual/ external guidelines: e.g. legal requirements)
Actively support the development and implementation of training and coaching programs for CO (financial) staff members
Support the development and implementation of financial systems and tools (e.g. dashboard) as well as the budgeting and follow-up of any financial issues at the CO Management
Mentor and supervise country office finance staff regarding finance and content relevant areas
Actively coordinate and. monitor the finance staff including the development of clear goals targets for the finance team
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the financial management policies and procedures to ensure that the CO has appropriate financial structures in place
Ensure that financial reports are submitted in time and comply with high quality standards
Coordination and support of the preparation of annual, and project based financial Audits
2. Operational Responsibilities:
Guide and support in the financial review of proposal budgets Assist with resolutions of daily operational problems encountered with financial systems, vendors, contracts, negotiations etc
Draw up, allocate, control and monitor of financial resources (C0-, Team- and Project-Budgets)
Coordinate and implement operational procedures and financial activities
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Degree from an accredited university in BBA/B.Com (Accounting). MBA, MSC /Accounting/Finance) is an added advantage MUST have a professional Accounting qualification like ACCA or CPA.
A minimum of five years’ experience in an NGO with at least two years at a managerial level Should be experienced with financial regulations and reporting for major donors e.g EU , USAID
Possess excellent computer skills in use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge and experience in usage of SUN Accounting & QuickBooks Software is a Must.
Strong and proven financial management skills within projects
Possess the ability to deliver high quality work, giving attention to details within deadlines
Ability to solve problems creatively, multitask and learn new concepts quickly
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Ability to initiate, design and implement financial systems and control procedures.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application (CV and motivation letters indicating salary expectation) with the reference “(job title)” to: jabs@dswuganda.org.ug or through post to DSW 33900 Kampala, Uganda or Hand deliver to Plot 17, Naziba Close, Lubowa, addressed to the National Team Coordinator- Admin & Human Resource

Deadline: 6th March 2015