| Type of role | Business |
| Location | Uganda |
| Salary | TBC |
| Contract type | Fixed Term |
| Full Time | 40 hours per week |
| Application Closing Date | |
| Interview date | Soonest Possible |
| Start date | Soonest Possible |
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Role overview
To support the Finance & Specialist/Manager in the daily finance activities of cash management, budgeting, enforcing financial rules and procedures, processing accounting transactions and preparation of financial reports.
This role is contingent to funding approval. This is a short-term assignment with full employee benefits.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Essential selection criteria:
• At least 3 years demonstrable skills and experience in accounting, finance and operations in an INGO and in a multi donor environment is required
• Good knowledge of donor requirements (DFID, UNICEF, USAID, EU) contrac-tual, procurement and reporting requirements is required
• Financial and Information Technology Systems – Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – especially MS Excel, Power point and MS Outlook. Knowledge and experience in the SUN systems Accounting software is required.
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Knowledge/qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, finance and ac-counting
• Professional Qualification/Certification such CPA, ACCA (At least Level 1)
• A relevant Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage
Experience and other skills:
• Experience in procurement and logistics is an added advantage
• Experience in supporting and working with auditors
• Communication and Influencing skills – Good written and verbal communica-tion skills
• Planning and Organization – Able to prioritize within restricted resources to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Able to anticipate and adapt to change
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the registration form below. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Step 2
After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.
Step 3
When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.