Doctors with Africa CUAMM is the first Italian healthcare-focused NGO officially recognized by Italian authorities.
Founded in 1950 with the aim of training doctors to work in developing countries, Doctors with Africa CUAMM is working in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the Central African Republic implementing healthcare projects in partnership with local governments and institutions.
POSITION
Job position: Area Admin/Finance Officer
Location: Uganda, Moroto
Application deadline: April 17th 2024
Start date: May 2024
Duration: 12 months
Family duty station: Yes
Purpose of the role
Working closely with project managers, the Area Admin/Finance Officer will oversee the administrative management of the ongoing projects in the area, ensuring compliance with administrative and procurement procedures, preparing financial reports and supervising the management and maintenance of accounting by local accountants.
Key duties
- oversee accounting
- monitor projects’ expenditure and support project managers in planning and drafting periodic financial reports
- ensure compliance with procurement procedures
- ensure proper documentation of expenditures and financial transactions for reporting purposes
- manage cash and bank accounts dedicated to the projects
- supervise admin and logistics national staff
- support project managers in preparing quarterly funding requests
- guarantee that projects activities are properly documented
- support project managers in the administrative management of local staff and take care of their contracts
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, University Degree in Economics or equivalent title
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Excellent knowledge of Italian
- Mastery in using accounting applications
- Previous experience in admin/finance management of international cooperation projects in fragile countries and/or low resources settings
- Adaptability to live and work in rural contexts
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Type of contract: collaboration contract
Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience)
Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work, for contracts longer than 4 months
Flight ticket: one return flight for the first collaboration for up to 12 months
Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa, professional registration, work and residence permits
Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace
Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
Family policy: where the socio-political context and logistics allow it, international staff may be accompanied by their partner or family. In this case, the NGO provides a salary supplement and guarantees flights, health insurance, visas and permits for dependents and accompanying family members.
How to apply
SEND YOUR CANDIDATURE: https://doctorswithafrica.org/en/vacancies/area-admin-fiance-officer-uganda
Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.