5 Fresher Finance and Administrative Assistant NGO Jobs – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant (5 Fresher Jobs)
Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Funding Source: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/PEPFAR
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Field Office Coordinator
Vacancy Code: FAA X022
About US:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to “Strengthen Health Systems in Africa with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases through Research and Capacity Development”. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment, Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening Programmes.
With funding from Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/PEPFAR, and in partnership with MoH and respective District Local Governments, IDI is implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in the West Nile region of Uganda under the project “Accelerating and Sustaining HIV Epidemic Control and Related Diseases in West-Nile Region of Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), 2020-2025”. The project supports the 12 districts of; Arua, Maracha, Madi-Okollo, Terego, Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo, Obongi, Adjumani, Pakwach, Nebbi and Zombo.
Job Summary: The Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide finance, administrative and secretarial support to the project field office, staff as appropriate. He/she will participate in drawing of periodic work plans/budgets-in relation to set targets, account for all the project field funds, assets and equipment and ensure proper utilization of project assets and equipment. S/he will develop a database of key project contact information; maintain distribution lists for various kinds of project communication and schedule all field office level project meetings; attend and take minutes as appropriate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in drawing of periodic work plans/budgets-in relation to the set targets
- Account for all the project field funds and ensure proper utilization of project assets and equipment
- Develop monthly schedules to allocate use of vehicles and supervise transport assistants
- Support in the management of project resources such as human resources, finances, vehicles among others
- Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Assist with all aspects of administrative management, directory maintenance, logistics, equipment inventory and storage
- Managing inventory of assets and supplies, monitoring critical level of stocks, sourcing for suppliers and submitting invoice
- Coordinating between operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems
- Preparing meeting minutes, meeting notes and internal support materials.
- Assign jobs and duties to office assistant as required.
- Schedule appointments and meetings with the district and other stakeholders
- Manages staff Leave schedules and time sheet reporting
- Assists in preparation of activity budgets and expenses
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a finance related field
- Additional training in accounting packages will be an advantage
- A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
- Basic accounting and book keeping skills
- Good secretarial skills, including advanced abilities in word-processing, spreadsheets, filing, and general computer use; knowledge of MS Excel, Word and other common software programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong writing skills are essential
- Ability to perform typing/word processing duties; knowledge of written communication formats and composition of such communications is crucial
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures particularly in filing, gathering and compiling information
- The ability to consistently complete multiple requests in a timely fashion.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address. Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug
Key Notes:
- IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
- Make sure that your application letter, CV (Not more than 4pages) and certificates are attached as one PDF document.
- Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
- Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 4th October 2020