Earn 166m as Hub Director at Restless Development

 

Job Title:    Hub Director

Organisation: Restless Development

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Salary: UGX 168,448,569 /=

 

About Restless Development:

We are living in a time of ‘peak youth’. Half the global population is under 30 and of these young people, 90% live in developing countries. Despite this, traditional approaches to development continue to ignore the power of young people as capable agents of change. At almost every stage in the development process, the knowledge and capacity of young people goes untapped and their power to lead change is weakened. We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked.

 

We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Through our innovative programmes and policy work, targeting decision makers globally, we ensure that young people’s voices are heard not only in their local communities but all the way up to world leaders.

 

Restless Development has been working with young people since 1985 and our work is led by thousands of young people every year. We listen to young people, our work is led by young people, and together we help young people make lasting change in their communities and countries Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Restless Development Uganda is the go-to agency and thought-leader in youth-led development and community engagement in the country. Key priorities in the first year of the Uganda Hub Director role will include:

·       Bringing to life Restless Development’s global strategy and national strategic vision 

·       Fundraising and partnership development to diversify funding sources

·       Strengthening governance and leadership

·       Robust oversight of finance, programmes and people during a period of transition

·       Planning for and responding to shifts in the political and legal landscape

·       You will take leadership of the Uganda Hub, setting strategic direction, building partnerships and driving performance across all Units in the hub. Working closely with your Head of Programmes , you will provide support and oversight to your Leadership Team to ensure financial, programmatic, quality, people and performance functions are implemented to a high standard. The Uganda Director is also a key member of our Global Leadership Team, made up of Hub Directors, the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential

·       Substantial senior management experience in fundraising, programmes, finance, operations and/or human resources, ideally in the development sector

·       Demonstrated success in raising significant income through fundraising and partnerships development

·       Proven track record of leading a medium sized organisation through a change period

·       Experience in distance management and working with multiple offices

·       Experience in policy engagement and working with government stakeholders

·       Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally in the region or internationally

·       Be committed to the role of young people in development and the agency’s values

·       Fluent written and spoken English

·       A proven track record in driving forward organisational change and leading transitions within a fast paced working environment

·       Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong leadership skills

·       Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Uganda’s social and political landscape

·       Experience of youth programming, and knowledge of relevant national, regional and international policy

 

Desired:

·       An understanding of the current socio-political environment in Uganda

·       Experience of building and driving through new business

·       Experience of working internationally

·       Experience in private sector engagement

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the Terms of Reference for more details, Click Here, and send a completed application form, Download Here to Jobs@restlessdevelopment.org

 

Deadline: 21st March 2021.

 

NB:

·       Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters. First round interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 29th March 2021

·       Only successful candidates/firms will be notified.

·       Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

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Specialist Fraud Management Job Careers - MTN-Uganda

 

Job Title:    Specialist Fraud Management

Organisation: MTN-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager RA Fraud Operations

 

About US:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.

 

Job Summary:  The Analyst, Fraud is a part of the Revenue Assurance (RA) department of MTN and would support Fraud Management reviews and investigations as well as implement Fraud Management related controls in order to proactively identify and minimize revenue exposure. The job also covers performing incident based forensic investigations and preparation of performance dashboards to be used for reporting.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performing incident- based fraud investigations.
• Coordinate the implementation of corrective actions, preventive controls and recommendations.
• Design, test and implement fraud management controls.
• Validating evidence, documenting evidence, performing analysis as-asked, providing information as-requested for investigation escalation and reporting.
• Resolve escalations as per defined escalation / resolution procedures.
• Support fraud risk assessment to establish Fraud Assessment plan for the period (activity calendar, frequency, criticality of reconciliations etc.)
• Apply MTN Methodology for quantification of fraud scenarios and provide initial report to Fraud Manager for review and validation.
• Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA’s)

Staff Leadership and Management

• Ability to work in a team.
• Responsible for self-learning and development with guidance from the Manager
• Ensure cohesive working with the CoE.
• Accountable for meeting and prioritizing own targets / deadlines.
• Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments, individual / team challenges.
• Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist / technical areas when required
• Review performance metric dashboards prepared on various performance metrics and provide input to the manager.

Adhoc and Operational Meeting Ability to work in a team

• Participate and provide inputs in operational meetings as and when required.
• Set up and manage adhoc meetings for day to day operational requirements as and when required

Escalations

• Timely notification of escalations to the Manager and the CoE.
• Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment.

Opco Operational

• Participate and provide inputs in project status meetings.
• Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment.

Performance

• Ensure effective execution of day to day operations at the CoE and at the Opco and resolve operational issues.
• Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives.

Reporting

• Provide inputs to the Manager, as required relating to progress made within the subdivision and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organization.
• Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives.

Design, test and implement controls

• Test controls in pilot Opco using test environment system (for new control designs only).
• Execute controls based on defined activity calendar and control design (as part of day to day operations).

Assist in performing incident based forensic investigations

• Prepare and publish Opco reports / dashboard as per the agreed frequency and format for regular forensic checks.
• Assist in preparation of incident-based fraud reports.
• Identify fraud indicators based on defined analysis and checkpoints to identify hidden trends and patterns requiring detailed forensic investigations.
• Perform initial diagnosis for deviations noted, wherever in excess of set threshold limits
• Assist Fraud and RA Managers with respect to investigation support – validating evidence, documenting evidence, performing analysis as-asked, providing information as-requested.
• Assists in performance of day to day fraud management operations.
• Assist in periodic gross revenue risk assessment to establish Fraud Assessment plan for the period (activity calendar, frequency, criticality of reconciliations etc.)
• Apply MTN Methodology for quantification of fraud scenarios and provide initial report to Fraud Manager for review and validation.
• Coordinate with BRM on any specific incident based forensic requirements.
• Comply with communication and confidentiality protocols for fraud related information.

Design, test and implement controls

• Test controls in pilot Opco using test environment system (for new control designs only).
• Execute controls based on defined activity calendar and control design (as part of day to day operations).

Coordinate the implementation of corrective actions and preventive controls recommendations

• Provide consultation to respective process owners for managing corrective actions.
• Apply MTN methodology for determining final quantification of loss / exposure due to fraud.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the MTN-Uganda Specialist Fraud Management job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Telecom Engineering, Statistics, Finance and / or relevant field.
• CFE, CISA, Forensic investigation GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) are an added advantage.
• Two to four years of work experience in Fraud Investigation, Risk Management and Audit.
• Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices (Fraud Investigation).
• Experience in Fraud Investigation leading practices and trends.

 

Competencies:

• Audit
• Fraud investigation
• Ambiguity in the workplace
• Complexity within the workplace
• Conflict management
• ERP (Oracle preferred)
• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

 

Skills

• Analytical Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Data interpretation
• Forecasting Presentation

 

Behavioral Qualities

• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Agile
• Communication

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Project Accountant, EAYIP Jobs - Youth Alive Uganda

 

Job Title:    Project Accountant, EAYIP

Organisation: Youth Alive Uganda

Project Funding Source: MasterCard Foundation

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports: Finance Manager

 

About US:

Youth Alive Uganda is the leader in innovative children, adolescents and youth integrated development programming since 1993. Youth Alive Uganda is a registered youth led and children/youth focused NGO that implements children and youth integrated development programs across the country in four thematic areas; Health, Livelihood, Education, Human rights and skills Development and Mentorship.

 

About MasterCard Foundation Project:

Youth Alive, the leader in innovative children, adolescents and youth integrated development programming since 1993, is a consortium partner on the MasterCard Foundation/East African Youth Inclusion program led by Heifer International. EAYIP is a five –Year program aimed at improving livelihoods of disadvantaged young people through creating employment and enterprise development opportunities in the diary sector and other agricultural value chains.

 

Job Summary: The Project Accountant will provide proactive, efficient and effective management support for the EAYIP Project. The Accountant will assist the project manager and the entire project team in Finance related tasks and ensure grant accountability and compliance standards

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        Financial Management of the project and providing follow – up at a regional level.

·        Ensure consolidation, Control, reporting and analysis of financial and accounting data for the project.

·        Manage project procurement logistics matters.

·        Manage Mobile money transactions and cashflows.

·        Ensure timely preparation and filling of all required tax returns.

·        Prepare project documents/ Cash forecasts to disburse funds and prepare reports.

·        Support project manager and officers with project narratives in relation to expenditure and financial risks.

·        Develop financial performance measures in liaison with Project Manager • Ensure that project cash flows are managed in a timely and accurate manner.

·        Manage the day to day finances, including processing invoices and following up on recharges and payments in collaboration with Project Manager

·        Risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies.

·        Manage the external audit and ensure audit requirements are monitored throughout the project.

·        Work with the Project Manager to ensure that audit recommendations are fulfilled

·        Ensure that all financial documents are properly stored and archived for referencing and verification during internal and external audits

·        Prepare timely and accurate financial reports as required by the Project management team

·        Submit reports to the Project Manager responsible for oversight to ensure adherence to international finance and donor requirements.

·        Be responsible for monitoring the budget utilization and communicate any issues to the project management team.

·        Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The applicant must hold a university degree in fields related to accounting with at least level 3 professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CPA).

·        A minimum of Three (3) years of experience in a project accounting.

·        Experience in using Quick Books Accounting package.

·        Strong financial management skills

·        Experience of working within a finance department

·        Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures

·        Good level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook and computerized accounting software

·        Good keyboard skills

·        Good communication and listening skills

·        Good organizational skills used in planning own work

·        Self-motivated and enthusiastic

·        Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines

·        Able to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration

·        Able to respond effectively to changing priorities

·        Able to manage high volume workload

·        Able to work effectively with minimal management guidance/supervision

·        Willingness to accept responsibility

·        Good analytical ability

·        Good problem-solving ability

 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send their application letters and resumes (no academic

documents) in a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT to careers@youthaliveuganda.org. Subject of the email should contain job title, district(s) applied for and name of the candidate.

 

Note: Hand-delivered applications will not be considered.

 

Deadline: 2nd March 2021 by 05:00pm Ugandan time.

 

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Procurement Manager NGO Jobs - Medical Teams International

 

Job Title:    Procurement Manager

Organization:  Medical Teams International

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.

 

Job Summary:  The Procurement Manager  will be responsible for managing, defining, and implementing countrywide procurement strategies in the areas of procurement, and 3rd party procurement in accordance with MTI and donor policies and regulations. Duties include initiating, planning, scheduling, reporting, monitoring, and quality assurance of all procurement and contract activities.  Plus collaboration with the other departments within MTI (Human Resources, Finance, and Logistics department)

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        Manages the day-to-day operations of the procurement department in Kampala and supports the Procurement Logisticians in the field on regular basis.

·        Demonstrates strong leadership and managerial competencies, including integrity, accountability, communication skills, and commitment to teamwork and excellence in responsibilities such as selecting, mentoring, coaching, supervising, motivating, and training procurement staff.

·        Sets work objectives, directs, supervises, and reviews staff and staff assignments.

·        Provides high-level technical/administrative guidance on work requirements and methods.

·        Manages and reviews documents for the procurement of all supplies, equipment, and services and ensures compliance with the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual

·        Assures suppliers deliver materials and services in accordance with standards of price, time, quantity and quality agreed upon.

·        Assures all invoices are audited for compliance with contract terms and supervises contract closeout.

·        Responsible for ensuring records are maintained and procurements are documented from origination through completion

·        Maintains a complete record of contracts for goods and services.

·        Monitor performance against targets and deliverables for all contracts, including the performance of sub-contracting partner

·        Ensures all vendors have a performance evaluation completed on an annual basis and the vendor database is updated regularly

·        Makes recommendations on policies and procedures as needed to ensure the success and compliance of all procurement-related activities.

·        Coordinates routinely with other departments to assure effective and timely coordination and teamwork in procuring goods and services.

·        Provides procurement research, guidance, and direction by presenting available procurement options.

·        Conducts evaluations of a procurement staff for review and approval. Coaches, trains, counsels and advises staff; takes corrective action as needed.

·        Exhibits a strong sense of urgency to maintain high personal performance while making decisions and allocating resources in a cost-efficient manner.

·        Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required; Master’s Degree is preferred

·        Five years of progressive experience in operational management is required and managing contracts and subcontracts is an added advantage

·        Experience with the donor (UN, USAID, etc.) asset and procurement specific procedures is an added advantage

·        Knowledge and understanding of procurement for NGO’s and other non for profit organizations

·        Knowledge of working with deadlines, following and implementing processes and procedures, managing expectations of stakeholders, working with databases, etc. In-depth knowledge of ERP systems or other software systems used in operational environments

·        Multi-tasker

·        Communicator

·        Team player

·        Highly skilled at using the ERP systems

·        Highly skilled in managing a team

·        Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

·        Good command of both written and spoken English

·        Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and energetically approach tasks assigned.

·        Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment.

·        Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.

·        Ability to act with integrity and ensure the appropriate use of assets

·        Proactive with a keen desire to improve systems

·        Keen interest to mentor others

·        Highly organized with good quantitative ability

·        Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently.

·        Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

·        Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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