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Job Summary

Job Title:
Finance & Contracts Officer
Employer:
GIZ
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 29 December 2024

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About the Organisation

The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has commissioned the Gesellschaft fϋr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with implementing the “Enhancing Good Governance in Sudan” Programme. This intervention aims to strengthen Sudanese civil society actors in their efforts to contribute to peaceful and inclusive development in Sudan.

The programme comprises four areas of intervention, namely 1) enable Sudanese civil society actors to continue their work outside and inside of Sudan, 2) supporting Sudanese citizens to engage in inclusive activities strengthening peace and social cohesion 3) to connect Sudanese civil society and to elevate their voices to the political level as well as 4) to support adaptive and context-sensitive implementation.

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Kampala, Uganda

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is a German development agency committed to fostering sustainable development worldwide, focusing on economic development, environmental protection, and governance. With a reputation as a leader in the development sector, GIZ is widely recognized for its impactful work in over 120 countries, addressing global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and conflict resolution.

The organization boasts a collaborative and inclusive work culture, promoting continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth, while offering competitive employee benefits and work-life balance through flexible arrangements. Established in 2011 through the merger of multiple German development organizations, GIZ has since evolved into a key player in international development, using a results-oriented approach to deliver tailored solutions in various sectors.

Its innovative business model combines technical expertise, local partnerships, and government support to achieve sustainable outcomes. As a large global organization, GIZ employs thousands of professionals and reaches millions of people through its projects and initiatives. The company values integrity, respect, and accountability, ensuring that its operations are both ethically sound and socially responsible. GIZ is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, focusing on areas such as gender equality, climate change mitigation, and sustainable agriculture. For more information, visit www.giz.de.

Are you looking for Finance jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Finance & Contracts Officer job at GIZ

Full Time

Deadline: 

29 Dec 2024

Job Title

Finance & Contracts Officer job at GIZ

GIZ

Job Description

Job Title:  Finance & Contracts Officer-Enhancing Good Governance in Sudan Programme 

Ref No. GIZ- GGSP/FCO/1224059

Organisation: GIZ Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

GIZ Uganda is recruiting Finance & Contracts Officer to support the implementation of this project.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only and sent electronically, quoting the position and reference number.

Please include name and contact of three references. One official reference from your current workplace is a MUST.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureoptions.org

Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.

Deadline: 29th December 2024

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How to Apply

Responsibilities:

The Finance & Contracts Officer will be responsible for:

  • Preparation of local contracts (service contracts, local subsidies).

  • Providing advice to Partner organisations on finance & contracts issues.

  • Providing administrative support for project-related events and activities in Uganda.


Specific Tasks

The Finance & Contracts Officer performs the following tasks:

  • Preparation of local contracts (service contracts, local subsidies)

  • Conducting Financial and Legal Eligibility Checks for potential recipients of financing agreements as per GIZ guidelines

  • Preparing tender processes relevant for the programme

  • Assessing budgets of potential programme partners regarding plausibility.

  • Providing advice to Partner organisations on finance & contracts issues

  • Orientation sessions on GIZ regulations for contractual partners.

  • Accompanying implementation and providing advice on finance & contracts issues as needed.

  • Conducting spot checks.

  • Providing administrative support for project-related events and activities in Uganda and other tasks

  • Preparing procurements and tender processes relevant to in-kind programme activities in Uganda such as conferences, workshops, consultancy contracts

  • Supporting the project team during project-related events and activities


Communication

  • Ensuring regular, transparent and pro-active communication within the programme financial team and the programme management.

  • Ensuring regular, transparent and pro-active communication with the GIZ Uganda’s admin and finance unit.

  • Ensuring documentation of financial and contractual processes.


Other Duties/Additional Tasks

  • Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.


Finance & Contracts Officer job at GIZ

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Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or other related field.


Details of experience

  • 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position for GIZ, donor agencies, non-governmental organisations or other international organisations.

  • Experience in providing capacity development on finance and admin topics

  • Experience in working with Sudanese organisations and Arabic language skills are an asset

  • Experience with administration of co-financing arrangements.


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