Grant Accounts Manager Non-profit Careers – Living Water International (LWI)
Job Title: Grant Accounts Manager
Organisation: Living Water International (LWI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Living Water International (LWI) is a global Non-Governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water”- the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water International Uganda (LWIU) was formed in 2009. LWIU is an affiliate of Living Water International based in Houston, Texas, USA that was founded in 1990 and currently works in over 20+ countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. LWI Uganda runs an integrated Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program in South Western Uganda & we partner with other like-minded organsations to provide safe drinking water, Community Mobilisation & Gospel Proclamation, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion to communities across Uganda.
About SHARE Program:
The Sanitation, Hygiene Assistance for Refugees (SHARE) Program will deliver high-quality holistic Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nakivale, Oruchinga, Rwamwanja and Kyaka II settlements in South Western Uganda. SHARE will improve health outcomes of the refugees and host communities through: community) in sustainable management of water and sanitation services in Nakivale, Oruchinga through: a) increased adaption of appropriate hygienic practices; b) increased access to and use of improved sanitation and water products/services c) strengthened capacity of the local structures (church and Rwamwanja and Kyaka II settlements), South Western Uganda. These interventions will be implemented at the household level and at local institutions including schools, health facilities, churches, mosques and marketplaces.
Job Summary: The Grant Accounts Manager will be responsible for production of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions; administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results; Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); Adhere to grants management standards which will result in flawless audits; Ensure financial health of the program by guiding the team in making sound finance decisions..
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Living Water International (LWI) Grant Accounts Manager must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred) in a field related to above sectors/professions.
- At least ten years of relevant working experience in a field related to above sectors/professions
- Strong technical working knowledge and skills in a specific sector/profession is mandatory.
- Extensive experience working with government officials, donors and private sector stakeholders.
- Experience of managing and implementation of programs in an emergency context is preferred.
- Prior experience with US government funded programs is preferred.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants with relevant requirements please submit a one page application cover letter and not more than 4 pages of CV (please don’t attach certificates), 3 referees (2 professional a letter from your local church leader) and a letter from your local church leader to: The HR and Administration Manager, lwiugandarecruitment@water.cc
Deadline: 28th March 2019
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