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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Sightsavers is a global organization dedicated to preventing and treating avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities. With a mission to transform the lives of millions of people through health and education initiatives, Sightsavers is recognized for its commitment to improving the well-being of those in marginalized communities, particularly in low-income countries. Known for its innovative programs in eye health and disability inclusion, Sightsavers works in collaboration with local partners to bring about sustainable impact.
The organization's work culture emphasizes inclusivity, flexibility, and a commitment to diversity, offering employees a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Job opportunities within the organization are geared toward individuals who share a passion for global health and social justice, with roles offering opportunities for growth and development. Sightsavers' history dates back to 1950 when it was founded to support people suffering from blindness, and it has since evolved into a leading advocate for accessible healthcare and disability rights.
The organization’s business model integrates social impact with partnerships that ensure long-term sustainability in health programs. Sightsavers operates in over 30 countries and has made significant contributions to eye care and disability inclusion worldwide. Its core values are centered on integrity, respect, equality, and collaboration. Sightsavers actively supports corporate social responsibility through its advocacy and community-focused health and education initiatives. For more information, visit www.sightsavers.org.
Sightsavers is an International Development Organization which works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in over 33 developing countries across Africa, Asia and America. Sightsavers seeks to achieve a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.
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Finance and Support Services Manager job at Sightsavers
Sightsavers
Job Description
Job Title: Finance and Support Services Manager
Organisation: Sightsavers
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Sightsavers are currently seeking an experienced Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to oversee and supervise the development, co-ordination, and management of Sightsavers’ finance and administration in the Uganda Country office.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
As the FSSM you will be responsible for a number of specified areas of the overall finance and administration function, through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, and will identify areas for growth and improvement. The responsibilities of the role include:
Financial Management
Ensure financial control and managing risk
Ensure the conformity to the organisational Financial Framework
Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements
Administration and Support Services (20%)
Lead in facilitating the implementation of administrative organizational policies and procedure, including ensuring that Minimum Operating Security Standard are implemented
Manage, with support from the Admin Officer and Senior Driver, logistics, supplies, and purchases as per procurement policy and procedures
Manage, with support from the Admin Officer and Senior Driver, office vehicle usage and ensure that the logbooks are filled correctly and analysed monthly
Management of assets as per defined policies
Project and Programme Management (20%)
Provide programme support in the following areas:
Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability, and capacities of partners in accordance with the Sightsavers Partnership Development Policy
Support collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning and analysis
Managing Accounting System
Provide programme support in the following areas:
Support Country Director and Senior Programme Manager in preparing budgets and forecasts, reviewing programme expenditure, budgets revisions (whenever required).
Ensuring timely completion and submission of all financial annual reports for both restricted and unrestricted funded projects as per agreed timelines.
Oversee financial monitoring of partners at all levels
Human Resource Management
Implement HR policies and procedures such as payroll and training etc
Manage and facilitate the staff development plans
Support and line manage administrative staff
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Skills and Experience
As the successful candidate you will have relevant working experience, or a professional accounting qualification or a master’s qualification or bachelor’s degree in relevant field. You will also possess working experience in a similar role, ideally within an INGO.
Further requirements include:
Experience of financial management, programme & project management, HRM and administration
Project Financial management and data analysis skills
Ability to represent Sightsavers with key external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
Ability to work with minimum supervision
IT skill – Excel, MS Word, an accounting package and Emailing
Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the Apply Button below. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Deadline: 5th January 2025