Organization: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Project: Regional Integration Implementation Program (RIIP)
Funding Source: COMESA
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th November, 2013
About Project:
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is implementing a one year Regional Integration Implementation Program (RIIP) funded by COMESA with support from the European Union. The overall objective of the RIIP program is to ensure effective integration of Uganda into the COMESA and promote the country’s competitiveness with a view to increasing her regional trade and investments.
Job Summary: The Programme Finance and Administration Manager will primarily be responsible for the overall financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting and administrative management of the Programme’s financial resources.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Programme Coordinator to prepare Programme/annual work plan budgets and regular monitoring of their implementation
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations in the procurement of goods and services, as agreed between the Government of Uganda and the donor and in liaison with the RIIP procurement committee
Perform the roles of the Imprest Accounting Officer and guide on financial compliance as per the financing agreement.
Assist Programme Coordinator with the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports; including quarterly and annual financial reports as required under the Project.
Ensure proper handling, administration and physical security/protection of project assets
Supervise, coordinate and monitor the work of support functions on a day-to-day basis i.e. effectively manage and coordinate human resources and administrative issues
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by Supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should possess an honours degree in; Commerce, Accounting, Business Management or Finance. A Post graduate qualification in any of the above is an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in similar position from a reputable organization.
Be a member of relevant professional association in Accounting such as ACCA, CPAU
Knowledge of working with donor funded projects is desirable but not essential.
Highly computer literate with top level understanding of accounting programmes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, result-oriented and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Plot 6/8 Parliament Avenue, Farmers House, 3rd Floor, Kampala, Uganda
Attention: RIIP Programme Coordinator
All applications should be hand delivered to the above address or sent by email to
riip@mtic.go.ug and copy to ps@mtic.go.ug with one original and two copies which must include;
An application letter with information on motivation (state the current salary) and availability,
A Curriculum Vitae, clearly indicating the relevant experience
Photocopies of certificates for main qualifications, and
Contact details for obtaining three references.
Project: Regional Integration Implementation Program (RIIP)
Funding Source: COMESA
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th November, 2013
About Project:
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is implementing a one year Regional Integration Implementation Program (RIIP) funded by COMESA with support from the European Union. The overall objective of the RIIP program is to ensure effective integration of Uganda into the COMESA and promote the country’s competitiveness with a view to increasing her regional trade and investments.
Job Summary: The Programme Finance and Administration Manager will primarily be responsible for the overall financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting and administrative management of the Programme’s financial resources.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the Programme Coordinator to prepare Programme/annual work plan budgets and regular monitoring of their implementation
Ensure compliance with rules and regulations in the procurement of goods and services, as agreed between the Government of Uganda and the donor and in liaison with the RIIP procurement committee
Perform the roles of the Imprest Accounting Officer and guide on financial compliance as per the financing agreement.
Assist Programme Coordinator with the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports; including quarterly and annual financial reports as required under the Project.
Ensure proper handling, administration and physical security/protection of project assets
Supervise, coordinate and monitor the work of support functions on a day-to-day basis i.e. effectively manage and coordinate human resources and administrative issues
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by Supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should possess an honours degree in; Commerce, Accounting, Business Management or Finance. A Post graduate qualification in any of the above is an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in similar position from a reputable organization.
Be a member of relevant professional association in Accounting such as ACCA, CPAU
Knowledge of working with donor funded projects is desirable but not essential.
Highly computer literate with top level understanding of accounting programmes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, result-oriented and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to;
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC)
Plot 6/8 Parliament Avenue, Farmers House, 3rd Floor, Kampala, Uganda
Attention: RIIP Programme Coordinator
All applications should be hand delivered to the above address or sent by email to
riip@mtic.go.ug and copy to ps@mtic.go.ug with one original and two copies which must include;
An application letter with information on motivation (state the current salary) and availability,
A Curriculum Vitae, clearly indicating the relevant experience
Photocopies of certificates for main qualifications, and
Contact details for obtaining three references.
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