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Job Summary

Job Title:
Junior Administrative Specialist, PREEEP
Employer:
GIZ
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Sunday, 1 December 2024

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About the Organisation

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government.

Increase the electricity production from renewable energy sources and improve access to renewable and clean energy as well as the efficiency of supply and use of energy. Improve the contribution of selected public, private and civil society actors to the implementation of market development and decentralization strategies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in Uganda. Sustainable access to clean energy (solar and cooking energy) for Ugandan households, micro, small and medium enterprises, social institutions (SI) and remote, refugee and host community households is increased through improved policy and regulatory framework conditions and market development.

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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 Administrative/Accounting jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Junior Administrative Specialist, PREEEP job at GIZ

Full Time

Deadline: 

1 Dec 2024

Job Title

Junior Administrative Specialist, PREEEP job at GIZ

GIZ

Job Description

Job Title:  Junior Administrative Specialist, PREEEP

Organization: GIZ Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Ref: GIZ- PREEEP/JAS/1124049


GIZ Uganda is recruiting a Junior Administrative Specialist to support in the implementation of its programme.

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


Deadline: 1st December 2024

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.

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How to Apply

Responsibilities:   

The Junior Administrative Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Dealing with all questions arising in this area.

  • Identifying relevant problems and issues and assisting in formulating implementation-oriented solutions.

  • Further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change.

  • Managing knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information.


Specific Tasks

  • The Junior Administrative Specialist performs the following tasks:

  • Managing the daily cash fund

  • The junior accounting professional.

  • Responsible for cash based on the vouchers collected daily.

  • Reconciles the cash book and cash account daily.

  • Reports any surplus or shortfall in cash.

  • Reports without delay if the cash holding reaches a minimum level.


Financial services

  • Assists with creditor and debtor administration, including local subsidies and agreements with national appraisers.

  • Make daily posting to both the cash and bank ledger accounts.

  • Prepares transfers and/or other bank documents and checks these before execution.

  • Makes monthly payments and foreign currency transactions and optimises these.

  • Is responsible for administrative aspects of financial management, e.g. bank withdrawals, direct debit orders.

  • Checks unexpected entries to all office bank accounts.


General services

  • Photocopies and scans documents as needed.

  • Reports without delay to the person responsible for accounting on all problems in financial administration and compliance with rules.

  • Is responsible for filing financial administration documents and treating confidentially.


Other Duties/Additional Tasks

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


Junior Administrative Specialist, PREEEP job at GIZ

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related area.

  • Details of experience: 3 years’ work experience in a comparable area


Knowledge, skills and competences:

  • Basic knowledge of accounting software.

  • Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).

  • Good knowledge of the English language.

  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

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