Oct 24, German Red Cross Finance Delegate Jobs in Uganda

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

The Finance Delegate will be based in Kampala, Uganda, and will be responsible for the financial and administrative management of projects in Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia. The Delegate will be part of an experienced international team under the line-management of the Head of Office for Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia.

The overall responsibility is securing the financial management (including prevention measures of fraud and corruption) of the projects in the respective area, especially of donor funded projects (FFO, BMZ and EU) and to support the delegation in administrative & logistics tasks. The Delegate will ensure that GRC financial, administrative and standard operation procedures are applied and maintained and where necessary strengthened and improved.

Duration: starting as soon as possible for an initial 12 months (we are aiming for longer employment).

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Main duties & responsibilities:

Overall responsibility of the financial management of projects

Ensure that all procedures and reports comply with GRC and donor standards and specifications (German FFO, BMZ and EU), including regular monitoring trips to Ethiopia and Somalia

Further development and adaptation of effective and efficient financial management systems for the GRC delegations in Close cooperation and coordination with the finance officer in German Red Cross Headquarters

Strengthen the capacity of local finance staff by trainings and contributing to increased ownership and expertise in financial management of the GRC projects

Training of delegation staff, local counterparts, and if applicable other delegates and volunteers in donor regulations and financial software administration

Apply risk management in financial matters, implement anti-fraud and anti-corruption procedures in close cooperation with the HoO and the Head of International Financial and Administration Department

Support logistics and procurement procedures

Represent GRC and liaise with IFRC, ICRC and other Red Cross Movement partners on financial matters

Required Competencies & Skills:

Academic training in economics and/or financial management

Proven experiences in bookkeeping and accounting of international humanitarian / development organizations (minimum of 3 years work experience)

Proven experience in financial reporting and administrative issues (minimum of 5 years work experience)

Experience in logistics and procurement

Working knowledge of donor requirements (Federal Foreign Office, BMZ, ECHO)

Excellent computer skills in MS office and common accounting software

Work experience within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset

Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles

Willingness to travel

Ability to work independently and as a team member in multi-cultural environments

Oral and written fluency in English; German would be an asset

Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specific climate and health conditions’

Valid International Driving Permit (IDP)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; German Red Cross Finance Delegate Jobs in Uganda

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