 |
| World Vision Uganda |
Grants Finance Manager job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 28 December 2023
Hiring Organization: World Vision Uganda
Job Details:
Purpose of the position:
To support the Finance Director in designing, developing and assessing organizational financial management strategies & systems that support grants acquisition and management of the grant program finances. The position supports the Finance Director in proposal development, budget formulation for all grant projects, financial reporting to donors for grants, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and ensuring the implementation of financial policies and procedures for effective resource acquisition, utilization and safeguarding of WVU assets.
The incumbent will ensure that grant programs meet community and donor financial accountability in line with World Vision’s policies and standards. The position will be responsible for managing ongoing relationships with the support offices, donors and other stakeholders for ministry effectiveness.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
Grants Financial planning, monitoring and reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate grants financial reports submission to donors and other stakeholders
• Ensure the analysis of grant expenditure for management action to help in monitoring the burn rate for grants and special projects.
• Provide leadership to the grants management team and field based grants accountants to ensure monitoring visits to projects are done frequently
• Ensure that all grants financial reports are prepared, communicated and reviewed with donors according to the agreed donor requirements.
• Ensure proper monitoring of grants by actively participating in monthly grants meeting with Operations Team
• Provide monthly updates to the Leadership team on grants highlighting high risk grants and actions taken to mitigate the risks
• Ensure the grants monitoring system is operational and information shared regularly
• Coordinate grant closeout procedures and ensure that phased out grants are in compliant with phase out guidelines
• Advise on grant supplier requirements and work with the procurement department to ensure compliance with the grants procurement guidelines.
Sub-recipient Management
• In collaboration with GAM and Partnership specialist:
o Support mechanisms to ensure all potential sub recipients are screened according to the donor requirements
o Support the capacity assessment process for all potential sub-recipients
• Develop and coordinate the delivery of capacity building initiatives for identified sub-recipients as required
• Plan for and ensure that quarterly visits to Sub-recipients are done for compliance with donor regulations. Work with the Sub recipients to implement recommendations to address any areas that require strengthening
• Ensure that all financial reports from Sub-recipients are reviewed on a quarterly basis for compliance and accuracy
• Ensure that the accurate records and files are maintained for each Sub-recipient at all times
Leadership and Staff Management.
• Ensure strong and positive leadership is provided to field finance/grants team and competent staff are hired
• Coordinate professional and personal development of grants staff through adequate orientation, on the job coaching, identification of training needs and opportunities
• Ensure effective performance management as per WV guidelines and standards
• Ensure staff capacity is developed to enhance efficiency in execution of duties
• Create an environment that enhances team development
• Ensure positive supervisory skills are developed
Grants Financial Risk Management.
• Ensure all grant projects are audited according to the donor requirements.
• Ensure that findings and recommendations from audits and various donor accountability mechanisms are acted upon in a timely and effective manner in consultation with all implementing Team (GAM, Operations, Finance).
• Ensure the grants operate within WV internal control systems to mitigate risks and ensure accountability that will result in good audit ratings
• Together with project grants, managers and accountants support the FD in ensuring that all payroll grant charges are accurately captured through the LDR system.
• Work with the donors to develop Terms of reference for special purpose grant audits
• Updated Quarterly Grants Risk Register in Riskonnect
Ensure the grants budgets and financial plans meet donor requirements
• Effective grants finance input in the GO/NO GO system effectively utilized in order to ensure alignment with National Strategy and cost recovery from Grants.
• Advise management on and monitor grants budgets, funding requirements, expenditures and support the management in execution of the same
• Provide technical support in proposal budgets development to GAM and Operations teams
• Ensure myPBAS is updated and outstanding commitments followed up with the SOs
• Ensure grants budgets and expenditures are monitored and provide regular updates to operations leadership and Senior Leadership Team and ensure corrective actions are taken as necessary together with Operations
Capacity Building and Strategic Partnerships
• Ensure that professional and personal development of grants finance is done through on the-job coaching, identification of learning and training needs and opportunities
• Ensure that continuous capacity building on donor risk management and financial risk management for grants is done across the organization
• Communicate to WVU staff on partnership directions on grants management
• Conduct grant financial risk assessment and support the Finance Director in ensuring the implementation of the core risk mitigation measures identified.
• Coordinate the grant start up workshops in liaison with operations
• Coordinate major donor regulations training workshops.
Networking and Coordination
• Maintain effective communications and pro-active relationships with Support Office partners and donors.
• In coordination with the Finance Director work closely with regional and AP staff in the implementation of Partnership initiatives and enhance knowledge sharing within the department.
• In the spirit of twin citizenship, contribute to knowledge sharing and collaborative learning through internal avenues such as the Grants technical communities of practice.
Any Other Duties
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor
• Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, and covenant of partnership.
• Attend daily devotions.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance /Accountancy/ Business administration. Postgraduate degree may be an added advantage
• Qualified Accountant (CPA qualified)
• Knowledge and experience in donors’ financial management essential (DFAT, USAID, EU/ECHO, SIDA, Private Foundations)
• Knowledge and experience in the financial management of other multilateral and government grants.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in finance, accounting and grants management with a good understanding of project management cycles in a international development organization.
• Proficiency in Computer applications (PowerBI, Excel, Sun systems, Word)
• Adept in budget and annual financial reporting guidelines of the donors.
• Accountable and high degree of Integrity in the workplace.
• Highly analytical and keen to details; Efficient work attitude and quality output.
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a style that inspires confidence and builds credibility with staff
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Analytical ability to draw pertinent conclusions
• Ability to influence, negotiate with and persuade staff at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
Application procedure
Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
Date Posted: 2023-12-22
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR NEW UGANDAN WHATSAPP JOB SHARING GROUP TODAY
