Grants Finance Officer Job Opportunity at the National Center for State Courts

Job Title:        Grants Finance Officer
Job Ref:    UMU/FoBE/01/2013
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Project Name:     USAID Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace (SAFE) Program
Reports to:    Finance Manager

About  NCSC:
NCSC is a unique NGO providing technical assistance, training and technology to advance justice systems in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago by the leaders of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promise of Equal Justice under Law, NCSC partners with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to create more effective justice institutions and promote the Rule of Law. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking qualified Ugandan citizens to fill the below positions for the “Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace” (SAFE Program) funded by USAID. USAID-SAFE is a five-year development Program that seeks to strengthen the Government of Uganda's capacity with respect to peace building and conflict mitigation.

Job Requirements:

• A University degree in business administration, management, finance or other related degree;
• A minimum of five years substantive financial management experience;
• Financial management experience with USAID funded projects.

Job Duties:

•     Maintain and review monthly and quarterly financial reports and expense reports submitted by grantees.
•     Support the grantees with budget planning and execution, including preparation of fiscal reports.
•     Intuitively review grantee vouchers for accuracy and proper accounting.
•     Conduct spot checks on grantees to review financial documents, and assess financial and accounting oversight.
•     Design and implement trainings for grantees in USAID and NCSC financial accounting system policies and procedures.
•     Keep the Chief of Party, Finance Manager and M&E and Learning Advisor informed on the rate and level of expenditure of grantees.
•     Act as the point of contact for SAFE grantees regarding grant financial operations.
•     Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Deadline Date: 09/05/2014

How to Apply:
Please forward your applications in Microsoft Word format to:
Email: administrator@safeprogram.ug with the subject heading “Grants Finance Officer.”

The completed applications must include a detailed CV with at least three professional referees and copies of relevant academic certificates.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.