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Grants and Finance Coordinator job at ActionAid International Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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ActionAid International Uganda is a leading human rights and social justice organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities, particularly women and youth, to challenge injustice, fight poverty, and secure sustainable livelihoods. Operating in Uganda since 1982, ActionAid has earned a strong reputation for grassroots engagement, bold advocacy, and transformative programming that addresses systemic inequalities and promotes democratic governance.
The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture centered on activism, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering meaningful job opportunities in areas such as governance, women’s rights, education, humanitarian response, and youth empowerment. With both national and regional roles, ActionAid supports flexible work arrangements and values staff contributions toward building equitable societies.
Its innovative model blends community-led development with policy influence, ensuring long-term impact through partnerships and capacity building. As part of the global ActionAid federation, the Uganda chapter operates across multiple districts and regions, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands. Grounded in values of solidarity, mutual respect, accountability, and courage of conviction, ActionAid is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through environmental sustainability, safeguarding practices, and rights-based approaches to development. For more information, visit www.actionaid.org/uganda.
Grants and Finance Coordinator job at ActionAid International Uganda
ActionAid International Uganda
To provide financial and grants management support, monitoring and coordination of project activities within the framework of AAU AA and ensuring all policies and procedures, donor regulations, accounting standards and local laws are complied with
Coordinate the financial planning and budgeting for projects) in line with AAUAA and Donor
Provide technical support to partners and staff in project fundraising, donor fund management.
Ensure timely and accurate financial donor reports are prepared in line with donor requirement, AAAAU policies and procedures
Prepare and attend to the needs of projects internal and external auditors and implement recommendations in line with Financial Procedures Manual (FPM
Support the implementation of an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAU policies, procedures national laws and donor requirements
Support the implementation of an internal control system to maintain the financial integrity and compliance with AAU policies, procedures. national laws and donor requirements
Provide support and guidance to grants and contracts management to ensure adherence to AA requirements
Supervise, motivate, appraise staff and build capacity of staff and partners in line with Human Resource Plan (HRP) and other Organizational Policies
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A bachelor's degree commerce, Business Administration, Financial Management or Accounting from a recognized University Professional Accounting qualifications, CPA or ACCA is a MUST.
Experience:
At least four years of relevant work experience, two of which should have been in Grants and contract management, preferably at the managerial level in a reputable organization.
Competencies:
Contract and Grants Management Budgeting and budgetary control, Communication and negotiation skills. Interpersonal skills, Computerized Accounting Skills Transformative, feminist leadership skills Analytical skills, Ability to establish critical working relationships, Ability to promote and safeguard AAU policies
Applications (Cover letter, CV, and certified academic documents as one document) sent by email to Vacancies Uganda@actionaid.org clearly addressed to The Human Resource and Administration Officer, ActionAid International Uganda, Plot number 2514/2515 Ggaba Road, PO Box 676 Kampala
