Administrative, Finance and Logistics Assistant NGO Jobs – Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF)
Job Opportunity: Administrative, Finance and Logistics Assistant at Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF)
Organization: Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: AFL Coordinator
About ASF:
ASF is a non-governmental organization dedicated to ensuring access to justice and protecting fundamental rights, focusing on the most marginalized groups.
Job Summary:
The Administrative, Finance and Logistics Assistant will oversee the implementation of administrative, financial, and logistics policies and procedures for ASF in East Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accountancy, including payment requisitions, cash payments, petty cash book, and document archiving.
- Handle cash safe maintenance, weekly and monthly cash counts, and filing of transaction documents.
- Record and track operational advances to staff and assist in efficient closure of these advances.
- Manage office administration, including planning for recurrent expenditures and managing mails.
- Support field missions, ensuring adherence to administrative and financial procedures.
- Assist in logistical and inventory management, updating inventory and assets register.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Financial Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in accounting and financial management.
- At least one year in a similar role, preferably with an NGO. Experience in Logistics and Administration is an asset.
- Proficient in IT and well-known NGO accounting software, with advanced Excel and Word skills.
- High ethical values, excellent interpersonal skills, and multitasking capacity.
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of French is advantageous.
- Possession of a driver’s license.
- Motivated to work in a multicultural and international organization.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailed CV, academic transcripts, three references, and salary expectations to oug-job@asf.be with “AFL Assistant” as the email subject.
Deadline: 15th January 2024
This role offers a chance to be part of an organization committed to justice and rights protection. It is ideal for individuals with a background in finance and administration, seeking to contribute their skills in a dynamic, international NGO setting. The position demands a combination of accounting expertise, administrative acumen, and logistical management skills.