Fresher Finance & Administrative Assistant USAID Project Jobs – Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)
Job Title: Finance & Administrative Assistant
Organisation: Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Project Accountant-Mbarara field office
About US:
ACORD-U (Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development – Uganda) is an indigenous Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working for social justice and development. ACORD has been working in Uganda since 1979 with operations in over 25 districts across Uganda. The ACORD-U works in conjunction with people who have been denied their basic rights, helping to better understand, to challenge, and to change the situation in which they find themselves.
About USAID KCHS Project:
The Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development-Uganda (ACORD-U), received grants from USAID, to implement the “Keeping Children Healthy and Safe (KCHS) Activity” in South Western Uganda (Sheema, Mitooma, Kazo, Kiruhura and Ibanda Districts).
Job Summary: The Finance & Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Finance & Admin Department in the Management of financial and administrative systems and internal control procedures to ensure that books of accounts are properly recorded, funds and other assets are secure and that financial and management reports are produced in time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a first degree in Commerce, BBA with a bias in finance/ accounting or in a field relevant for financial administration other related disciplines.
- One year of experience working in a related position.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter with 2 work related referees and a table showing your past 3 year salary history to: Human Resource Officer, Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development, P.O Box 280 Kampala, Uganda by email: hr@acorduganda.org or Hand deliver to Plot 1272, Block 15, Nsambya, Ggaba Road or ACORD Mbarara Field Offices.
Deadline: 26th November, 2020
NB: ACORD Uganda is an equal opportunities employer that doesn’t discriminate on any basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thus, if you do not hear from us by 4th December 2020 you are not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply