FLAT and Finance Internship Vacancy at ACTED

Job Title: FLAT and Finance Intern



Job Description


Department: Finance
Position: FLAT and Finance Intern Contract duration: 6 months Location: Kampala and Karamoja-Pokot, Uganda Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Kampala National Staff : 77 Areas : 2 (Northern Uganda, Karamoja) On-going programmes : 13 Budget : 2.9 M

ACTED has been active in Uganda since May of 2007, both in the northern region and Karamoja. In the North, ACTED supports the early recovery process with a specific focus on the needs of returning populations displaced by years of conflict. It also expands access, retention, equity and quality of primary education. In Karamoja, the focus is enhanced food security and resilience to disasters, especially droughts, as well as improving the primary education sector. In 2010, ACTED began laying the foundations for long term economic development by strengthening livelihoods, building community infrastructure, increasing access to markets, and focusing on disaster preparedness and drought early warning. In 2011, ACTED expands its disaster preparedness interventions, responds to early signs of a drought in North Pokot, consolidates DEWS, continues publishing timely and useful drought bulletins, pilots a SMS-based health reporting system in Karamoja, while continuing interventions focused on increasing market access, and capacity building of farmers and pastoralists to strengthen livelihoods. In addition to these long-term development activities, ACTED will maintain an emergency response capacity and will use its experienced and recognized expertise to advocate sustainable cross-border solutions in Karamoja and Pokot, as well as in Northern Uganda.

III. Position Profile

The position of International FLAT Intern in Uganda will be 50-40% based in Kampala and 50-60% based in the cross border Karamoja-Pokot Area (KPA). While in Kampala, the FLAT intern will be detached to the Country Finance Department under the supervision of the CFM. In Karamoja-Pokot, the FLAT intern will provide support to the Area Coordinator on all FLAT functions depending on priorities identified by the Area Coordinator. As KPA contains 7 bases, the FLAT intern will be expected to undertake extensive travel to fulfill his/her duties.

Kampala Duties: • Preparation/cross check of Allocation tables • Preparation /cross check of Project Budget Follow Up • Preparation /cross check of Monthly running cost • Preparation/cross check of ATROCE: project cash requirements follow-up • Cross-check PRATIC • Cross-check of Cash request • Cross-check of Contract Follow Up and HR TITANICS • Support the country finance team as otherwise required by the Country Finance Manager. • Support the capital HR officer in updating the national staff contracts’ database, staff personal files and leave follow up. Karamoja-Pokot Duties Finance: • Support the Area Finance team in BFU preparation. • Support the Area Finance team to develop bi-monthly cash request and cash planning. • Verify accountability of Cash for Work payments and support program and finance teams for cash for work planning and disbursements. • Support to Drought Early Warning System team to undertake field and training payments • Support the finance department in preparing the monthly cash payments schedule to ensure finance team make almost all field payments • Support the finance department in preparing the monthly FLAT documentation package sent from the area to the capital office. Logistics • Prepare with the Area Logistics teams the vehicle/motorcycle/generator fuel and repair follow up. • Support to Area Logistics and Finance departments to close “fuel loans” • Verify monthly asset and stock updates. • Ensure weekly vehicle planning is undertaken in each base and consolidated at area level • Verify compliance with ACTED procurement procedures • Support the logistics team in updating the order and delivery follow up • Analyze vehicle/motorcycle/generator running costs. • Verify vehicle logbooks. • Field market surveys • Procurement monitoring Administration/HR • Verify compliance with ACTED HR procedures, notably in ensuring that personal personnel files are updated and originals transferred to the capital office. • Support area Finance/Administration department in preparing the monthly payroll. • Verify that premises leases are up to date.

Training/Process • Documentation of area-specific FLAT compliance practices • Hold orientation and refresher trainings for field teams on basic flat procedures

IV. Qualifications:

• Postgraduate diploma in Finance or International Relations • Previous related work experience, preferably in the humanitarian field w/knowledge of finance and logistics • Postgraduate diploma in relation to the position • Excellent English writing and communication skills • Ability to work efficiently under pressure • Ability to work in an unstable security environment moving • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions • Ability to work independently and creatively about the land and capital

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org Ref : FLATI/UGA/SA

ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46




How to Apply

 


Submission of applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org Ref : FI/SSUD/RW
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

Chief of Party Job Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA

Job Title: Chief of Party


Job Description



Closing date:  26 Jun 2012

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional countries to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million.

Chief of Party, Uganda

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future activity in Uganda titled START-VC. The Value Chain development (START-VC) will contribute to increasing the quantity and improving the quality of output produced and marketed by smallholder farmers. The START-VC project will also generate jobs (both on- and off-farm) and stimulate rural enterprise development. This project will focus on the three value chains identified in the Uganda Feed the Future (FTF) Strategy- coffee, maize, and beans.

Responsibilities: • Provide technical leadership in one or more of the following program areas: producer group development, post-harvest handling, value chain competitiveness, market development. • Assume responsibility for overall contract management ensuring quality control and timeliness of all deliverables. • Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships. • Ensure effective finance, progress, and donor reports, compliance with donor and ACDI/VOCA regulations, and efficient utilization of program staff and resources. • Make verbal or written presentations as requested by the COTR to varied audiences

Qualifications: • Previous experience in one or more of the above mentioned project technical areas as well as knowledge of one of the three targeted sub-sectors: maize, beans and coffee.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience in developing countries. • At least five years of project management experience. Previous USAID COP experience preferred. • MS, MBA, or other post-graduate degree in a relevant field. • Fluency in English is required.




How to Apply



online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F7755196C00627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Samaritan’s Purse Jobs - Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation (1120) Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Advisor, Monitoring and Evaluation (1120)

Job Description


Closing date:  30 Jun 2012

International – Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and processes require definition, discipline and training. The Program Development Unit (PDU) Advisor for Monitoring and Evaluation will provide clarity, definition and system synchronism across all Samaritan’s Purse (SP) field office locations. The individual serving as the Advisor for Monitoring and Evaluation will work closely with the Program Management Advisor, Regional Directors, Country Directors, and Program Managers as well as within the Program Development Division (PDD) in general. The M&E Advisor will seek to establish meetings with key implementers in the critical start-up phase of programs to ensure the best possible chance of success. Along with the Technical Advisors, this person will promote the best practices of the organization both internally, by capturing the critical lessons learned as well as externally, by writing and presenting programming results to the international community.

The location of where this position will be based is still to be determined.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. • Master’s Degree (MSc.) or equivalent in statistics or similar subject; or ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Commitment to the Samaritan’s Purse statement of faith, and experience in working with cross-cultural and cross-denominational Christians. • Technical writing skills including developing logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans and evaluation reports. • Field experience in relief and program development, program implementation and proposal development. • Working knowledge of donor monitoring and evaluation requirements (UN, CIDA, DFID and USAID etc) and best practice in the field. • Experience of conducting project evaluations including using survey methodologies of Cluster and LQAS. • Proficiency and proven track record with using EPI Info and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA or other packages.

12 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an accompanied position.

Mission Statement: Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel – Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence – Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action – Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity – Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith – Expect God to do the impossible– “God Room”




How to Apply



please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/employment_listings/position_li…