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Job Title:
Bursar
Employer:
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 17 June 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) is a government agency mandated to provide weather and climate services for the protection of life, property, and the environment, as well as to support sustainable development through accurate, timely, and accessible meteorological information. With a mission to promote the application of weather and climate services in all sectors of the economy, UNMA has earned national and regional recognition for its role in climate risk reduction, disaster preparedness, and environmental management.
The authority fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous learning, offering career opportunities for meteorologists, data analysts, researchers, and administrative professionals in both centralized and regional setups. Established by the UNMA Act of 2012, it has evolved from the Department of Meteorology under the Ministry of Water and Environment into a semi-autonomous authority, adopting advanced technology such as automated weather stations and satellite data systems to enhance service delivery.
With a presence across all regions of Uganda and partnerships with international climate bodies, UNMA’s operational model is built on innovation, data-driven forecasting, and public awareness campaigns. Core values such as integrity, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence guide its operations, while its CSR initiatives include climate education in schools, community awareness programs, and support for farmers with agro-meteorological advisories. For more information, visit www.unma.go.ug.
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Bursar job at Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) is a Statutory Body established by UNMA Act, 2012. The Act empowers UNMA to provide for the control and development of technically sound and scientific meteorological services in Uganda.
The Authority seeks to recruit competent and well-motivated Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions that exit at the Uganda Meteorological Authority (UNMA) and National Meteorological Training School (NMTS) Entebbe.
National Meteorological Training School (NMTS) is based in Entebbe. The School was transferred from Ministry of Education and Sports to Uganda National Meteorological Authority in 2010. The School's mandate is to train all medium meteorological personnel in Uganda which can deliver quality services to the fields of Meteorology, Aviation/Defense, Agriculture, Forestry/Agroforestry, Environment, and Education
The positions are contractual, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance and Rationalization of Government Agencies
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF BURSAR
Job Title: Bursar (position 1)
Salary Scale: AS7
Reports to: Principal
Age: 35 - 55Years
JOB PURPOSE
Lead technical adviser to Principal on day-to-day management of finances and assists the
Accounting Officer to account for public resources in accordance with legal and financial policies in place
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Lead custody for accounting records and documents;
Lead the preparation of students' fees, bills and reconcile bank slips of fees;
Guide the preparation of tax payments and returns and keep records thereof;
Take responsibility for posting financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers to general ledger and update books of accounts;
Supervise entering of transactions into the commitment control register;
Chief custodian of cash and imprest and effecting payments; and
Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports.
Perform any other duty as assigned by supervisor.
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An honors Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Finance, Business Administration and Accounting obtained from a recognized awarding Institution with full professional qualification in Accountancy
At least three (3) years of working experience in Accounts in public or a reputable organization
i) All applications must be accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience, present position, certified copies of professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include a copy of their National Identity Card and three (3) referees (including their names, workplace and contact details).
ii) Females are encouraged to apply and applications should be physically delivered to the address below
THE AG: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
UGANDA NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL AUTHORITY
PLOT 22/28 PORT BELL ROAD, LUZIRA
P.O BOX 7025
KAMPALA-UGANDA
NB: UNMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
