European Union - Norwegian Government Project Jobs - Finance & Administration Manager at Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)
Job Title: Finance
& Administration Manager
Organisation: Ministry
of Water and Environment (MWE)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Funding Source: European
Union, Government of Norway and Government of Uganda
Project Name: Sawlog
Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)
Reports to: Project
Manager
About SPGS:
Sawlog Production Grant Scheme
(SPGS) is a Government of Uganda Project funded by the European Union,
Government of Norway and Government of Uganda. It is implemented by Ministry of
Water and Environment (MWE).
The program supports private
sector investors in commercial tree planting throughout Uganda by offering
conditional planting and Maintenance grants as well as practical training and
technical support in various techniques to establish and maintain profitable
forest plantations. Since 2004, SPGS has supported over 40,000 hectares of plantations
established primarily for timber production.
Job Summary: The Finance & Administration Manager will provide oversight of the Finance and Administration Function. Some of the key duties include keeping the Project Management Unit and staff abreast of the status of the project finances. The F&M Manager also supports the development of project budgets, managing the project budgets, ensuring frugality, budget control and value for money. The jobholder also supervises the accountant and all other administrative staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a recognized University
- Additional full professional qualification ACCA or CPA
- At least five years’ working on EDF funded project with clear understanding of the Practical guide procedures
- Preferably, the ideal candidate should have five years’ experience in a management and / or administrative position in an EU funded project is essential
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proactive, creative, able to innovate alternative solutions with original thought
- Highly stress resilient – able to cope with deadlines and multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team and as team leader
- Highly well-organized and flexible with the ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities when required
- Excellent computer literacy skills: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, databases, etc.
- Reliable, self-motivated with ability to work in a team and form productive, supportive and professional relationships with all colleagues and stakeholders
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications must be accompanied with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications, and age. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees. Please send to;
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala Uganda
All candidates should send their applications must be accompanied with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications, and age. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees. Please send to;
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Environment,
Old Port Bell Road,
Luzira. Kampala Uganda
Address:
Plot 92 Luthuli Avenue Bugolobi,
Kampala
P.O. Box 5244 Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256 (0) 31 226 5332/3
Fax: +256 (0) 31 226 5334
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