2 Regional Finance & Administrative Assistant USAID CHC Project Jobs – FHI 360
Job Title: Regional Finance & Administrative Assistant (2 Job Placements)
Organisation: FHI 360
Project Name: USAID Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID CHC Project:
Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) is a five- year program implemented through a cooperative agreement between the United States Agency for International Development USAID/Uganda) and FHI 360. The project is designed to support the Government of Uganda and partners to design and implement quality health communication interventions to contribute to reduction in HIV Infections, total fertility, maternal & child mortality, malnutrition, malaria & tuberculosis. CHC works with Ministry of Health and partners to rollout a nationwide OBULAMU integrated health communication platform through: Mass media; outdoor media; social and digital media; and, inter personal communication (IPC).
Job Summary: The Regional Finance/Administrative Assistant shall provide support in the areas of budgeting, advance and accountability processing, data compilation, administration and logistical processing for the regional office, working closely with the Regional Technical Manager, Regional Communications Officer and the finance team at the Country Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain, reconcile and replenish a cash loat for daily regional operational expenses.
- Assist with preparation and processing of activity budgets with related paperwork.
- Provide support with advance requests and follow up with country office finance team.
- Handle schedule for field activities and secure venues where necessary, arrange for transport and the necessary logistics
- In liaison with relevant staff, initiate and coordinate travel itinerary, hotel reservations and other travel logistics for regional office visitors and consultants.
- Assist with processing procurement requests and follow through with programme associate and the office manager.
- Review all accountabilities from the regional staff before submitting to finance department for processing
- Maintain a fixed asset register for all assets and ensure these are safely maintained in line with FHI 360 requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the USAID FHI 360 Regional Finance & Administrative Assistant jobs must hold Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting OR Certified Public Accountants (CPA) qualifications
- Three years of progressive, relevant experience in finance, grants or audit in an international NGO/busy office setting.
- Previous experience on a US government funded project is an added advantage
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, to work under pressure and to observe and work under strict compliance regulations and deadlines
- Strong analytical and result-oriented skills
How to Apply:
All interested job applicants should submit a cover letter, copies of their CV, academic transcripts and three professional referees m one folder to: The Human Resource Office. FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via email to: fhi360_Uganda-info@fhi360.org
Deadline: Friday, 1st February 2019
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