Fresher Finance & Administrative Assistant USAID Project Jobs - Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)

 

Job Title:    Finance & Administrative Assistant

Organisation: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to: Project Accountant-Mbarara field office

 

About US:

ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.

 

About USAID KCHS Project:

The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement the “Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (KCHS) Activity” in South Western Uganda (Sheema, Mitooma, Kazo, Kiruhura and Ibanda Districts).

 

Job Summary:  The Finance & Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Finance & Admin Department in the Management of financial and administrative systems and internal control procedures to ensure that books of accounts are properly recorded, funds and other assets are secure and that financial and management reports are produced in time.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The ideal candidate must hold a first degree in Commerce, BBA with a bias in finance/ accounting or in a field relevant for financial administration other related disciplines.

·        One year of experience working in a related position.

 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history to: Human Resource Officer, Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development, P.O Box 280 Kampala, Uganda by email: hr@acorduganda.org or Hand deliver to Plot 1272, Block 15, Nsambya, Ggaba Road or ACORD Mbarara Field Offices.

 

Deadline: 26th November, 2020

 

NB: ACORD Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 4th December 2020 you are not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply

 

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Head of Performance Marketing Employment Opportunity - Jumia

 

Job Title:    Head of Performance Marketing

Organisation: Jumia

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay. The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumia's ecosystem. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        Accountable for operational digital marketing performance on your channel (ie. reach ROI KPI targets)

·        Lead optimization and automation projects on your channel to support a scalable company growth

·        Full responsibility of channels – ie. Facebook & Instagram Ads, Google Display Ads, Google Search Ads, Search engine optimization (SEO), or CRM (ie. email marketing, push notifications, sms.)

·        Full hands-on responsibility to manage up to several hundred thousand euros of online advertising budget.

·        Work in close collaboration with marketing partners - including but not limited to Google, Facebook, and Salesforce.

·        Delivery of continuous optimization and automation of working practices on your channel on top of your operational accountability. This includes having the freedom of proposing and designing automation processes such as machine learning algorithm in order to improve the results of the channel.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        Excellent communication skills in English, and willingness to be immersed in a very international and entrepreneurial environment

·        Sharp, analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit

·        Data analytics project and experience are a must, knowledge of the basic optimization algorithms

·        Knowledge and/or willingness to learn web & digital marketing techs (HTML, JavaScript, Python, SQL)

·        Proficiency in advanced excel mandatory, javascript / google app scripts a plus

·        Level headed and can express ideas in a clear and impactful manner

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·        A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial yet structured environment

·        An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders of our future internet service lines

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Jumia should apply online at the link below.

 

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Supplies Officer Job Opportunities - Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

 

Job Title:    Supplies Officer

Organization:  Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to; Senior Accountant

 

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        Verification of supplies for Conformity with the requirements of the end users against the LPO created by Procurement Office and issued to the Supplier

·        Ensure technical personnel have verified the supplies before storage and Putting materials/ items away in the store after deliveries in a FIFO order

·        Documenting supplies received by signing supplier’s delivery note, invoices and issuing of Goods received notes.

·        Issuing of supplies to the respective end users and properly documenting the process in the store request form and delivery waybill.

·        Submitting the supplier’s delivery note, invoices and goods received notes to the procurement office

·        Carry out monthly stock taking and monitoring stock levels for fast moving consumables and perform checks to verify stock levels for re-ordering.

·        Ensuring that goods are checked for damages, quantity and accuracy in a timely manner and updating the computer system to enable accurate stock levels.

·        Producing monthly stock report detailing stock movement in the reporting period

·        Monitoring the movement of assets within the organization by filling and filing the asset transfer forms and adjusting the same in the Navision system.

·        Ensure that all IDRC assets are engraved with IDRC asset numbers before issuance to end users.

·        Carry out bi-annual asset verification and producing the asset verification report

·        Compiling a list of obsolete assets and forwarding it to the procurement department for disposal

·        Routine field visits to all site stores to make sure all are compliant and are following the right store management procedures

·        Organizing the store in a professional manner and making recommendations for improvement of the store.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The applicant should hold a minimum of upper 2nd Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a bias in Stores Management or Procurement and Logistics Degree.

·        A minimum of three years’ progressive work experience in a fast-paced environment

·        Applicants must be highly competent in MS Excel.

·        Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Dynamics-Navision to manage the stores and assets function is an added advantage

·        Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a flexible attitude

 

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 30^th November 2020 by 5:00pm

 

NB:

·        Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.

·        Only online applications submitted using the above portal will be accepted and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further

 

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Fresher Finance Clerk Job Opportunities - Asili Farms Ltd

 Job Title:    Finance Clerk

Organization:  Asili Farms Ltd

Duty Station:  Uganda

 

About US:

Asili Farms is a fully-mechanized farming company that manages dual-season production of high quality maize and soybeans for supply to regional food processors. Asili became operational in January 2014 and is currently farming on over 5,000 ha of land in Western Uganda under a conservation agriculture and precision farming approach to maximize yields efficiently and sustainably.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        Provide effective, efficient and accurate financial, administrative and clerical services.

·        Prepare weekly and monthly reports of company financials, sales and operating budget actuals

·        Perform weekly and monthly inventory stock counts

·        Provide supporting documents for all work done to enable internal and external audits

·        Provide information on procedures or policies for clients

·        Perform business process reviews to ensure compliance

·        Prepare sales and purchase documents

·        Review requisitions for casual work activities to confirm accuracy before payment is effected

·        Receipt all cash received and provide the original receipt to the payer.

·        Receipt all cheques that have been received on their due date and provide the original receipt to the payer.

·        Keep a register of daily cash, daily cash, and daily cheques both current and postdated.

·        Issue cash according to pre-approved budgets and ensure proper accurate and timely accountability for the funds disbursed.

·        Post transactions into QuickBooks and help with accounts reconciliation

·        Accounts payable and Receivable reconciliations

·        Supporting external audit activities by preparing and providing external auditors all the information needed

·        Commit to comply with organizational Health and Safety practices and procedures.

·        PR functions-uphold the goodwill of the company and be an upright ambassador of TJI in all the circles of engagement with stakeholder, both internally and externally

·        Perform any other duties when called upon

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration-Accounting option and other related discipline preferably First Class or Second Class Upper

·        Possession of professional accounting qualification in ACCA or CPA at least level two or three will be an added advantage

·        One year of working experience in the finance and accounting function.

·        Experience in using Quick Books Accounting package will be an added advantage

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·        Ability to work under pressure and meeting targets and deadlines

·        Proficiency in computer technology (Ms Word and Excel, Cloud services, data analysis and other applications)

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs, academic documents and three references AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT to peninah.nangobi@agilis-partners.com

 

Deadline: Friday 27th November, 2020

 

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Cluster Manager (Regional Manager) NGO Jobs - ACORD-U

 Job Title:    Cluster Manager (Regional Manager)

Organisation: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to: Programmes Development Coordinator

 

About US:

ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.

 

About USAID KCHS Project:

The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement the “Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (KCHS) Activity” in South Western Uganda (Sheema, Mitooma, Kazo, Kiruhura and Ibanda Districts).

 

Job Summary:  The Cluster Manager (Regional Manager) will head the KCHS Activity management unit and provide overall prudent KCHS management support in compliance with USAID policies and regulations. He/She will supervise and support KCHS project staff across 05 districts in south western Uganda. The Cluster Manager will be supported by the ACORD-Uganda Programme Development Coordinator. He/She will work with the DOP, Financial and Administration Manager and Technical Team to ensure the KCHS grant adheres to approved frameworks. He/she will ensure that key processes are in place to manage grant risk assessments, donor financial compliance and reporting management processes

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Social work and Social Administration, business management, finance and administration or a related field.

·        A master’s in a related field is an added advantage.

·        Previous experience in managing financial and administrative components of grants, specifically the candidate should possess experience with USAID contracting and grant mechanism

·        Extensive knowledge of USAID financial management systems, regulation, and reporting requirements

 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history to: Human Resource Officer, Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development, P.O Box 280 Kampala, Uganda by email: hr@acorduganda.org or Hand deliver to Plot 1272, Block 15, Nsambya, Ggaba Road or ACORD Mbarara Field Offices.

 

Deadline: 26th November, 2020

 

NB: ACORD Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 4th December 2020 you are not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply

 

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