Job Title: Sub-Grants Coordinator
CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in fulfilment of their economic rights and achievement of sustainable livelihoods, conflict resolution and peace building, natural resource management and good governance. Our operations are guided by our core values of excellence, accountability, respect, integrity and transparency. CARE Uganda seeks motivated and qualified professionals to fill the positions
Sub-Grants Coordinator -1 position Summary of position.
Reporting to the Program Manager – NUWEP, the Sub- Grants Coordinator’s key role will be to provide support, coordinate and supervise the sub-grants management process (selection) disbursement and monitoring) for both local & international sub grantees plus strengthening institutional capacities to ensure effective and efficient utilization of funds.
Key responsibilities and task include:
To coordinate the Sub-Grantee selection process • Responsible for coordinating disbursements and carry out Sub-Grant monitoring with all the budget holders • Responsible for the development , implementation and monitoring of the Capacity Development Plan for all sub- grantees and CARE staff • In charge of Sub-Grants Information Management and ensuring that the Programme Manager and Country office sub coordinator are provided with monthly updates • Responsible for providing oversight supervision and advise to the Programme Manager on any donor compliance related issues to ensure consistency.
Requirement:
Minimum of University degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Professional Accounting qualifications e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA is required
Computer skills in MS Office Application and relevant database software is a 'must'
Knowledge of INGO operations and sub-grantee management is preferred
3 years experience at a middle or senior management level in accounting, auditing and grant management
Ability to carry out audits, trainings and assess financial risks plus wide knowledge on grant management processes
A team player with excellent inter personal, communication, presentation, planning, organising, supervisory, analytical and decision making skills are desired.
How to apply:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit typed applications together with detailed (CV) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees as well as certified copies of all academic and professional certificates not later than Thursday the 19′” of July 2012 before 5pm. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Please mark your envelopes. Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Management Coordinator, CARE International in Uganda, Plot 17 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, P.O. Box 7280, Kampala or e-mail to: recruitment@co.care.org; CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, GENDER SENSITIVE & CORRUPTION INTORELLANT EMPLOYER
