The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment (Lead Agency), Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Wildlife Authority and National Forest Authority is implementing The Uganda Investing in Forests and protected areas for Climate Smart Development (UFPA-CD) Project with support from the Word Bank and Government of Uganda. The objective of the project is to promote sustainable management of forests and protected areas for increased forest benefits to communities.
The project will be implemented in selected sites in the Albertine rift and West Nile region including 7 National Parks, 4 Wildlife Reserves, 28 Central Forest Reserves, 16 Refugee host districts and additional 14 non refugee host Districts. In addition, the project activity on Private Tree farming will be implemented country-wide. The project has 4 components where their implementation will raise business investment. These components include: – .
Component 1: Improved Management of Protected Areas .
Component 2: Increased Revenues and Jobs from Forests and Wildlife Protected Areas Forests and Wildlife Protected Areas
Component 3: Improved Landscape Management in Refugee Hosting Areas .
Component 4: Project Management and Monitoring .
The Ministry invites applicants to fill the following vacant positions below; .
Job Title: Accountant .
Reports to: Financial Management Specialist .
Duty Station: Ministry of Water and Environment Head Office-Luzira .
Terms of Employment .
The assignment shall be for a period of two years subject to a probation period of six months. .
Job purpose .
To support the planning and execution of financial accounting and budgeting functions of the Uganda Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project. .

Key functions: .
• In close collaboration with the Project Accountant, to support the establishment and proper maintenance of the finance and accounts in accordance with the financial rules and procedures of the Government of Uganda and the World Bank.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports in the standard format(s) required by the donor(s) and submit to the National Project Coordinator
• Prepare annual and periodic project budget plans and submit to the Project Accountant for approval and coordination.
• Prepare, implement and review the funding of the budgeted and actual annual cash flows and ensure adequate follow up on any matters needing clarification.
• Prepare periodic statement of expenditure (SOE) reports
• Represent the Unit, alongside the Project Accountant, in all discussions related to subprojects planning and implementation
• Liaise with other units to ensure that the financial and administrative aspects are always taken into account when making technical and strategic decisions
• Support the Project Accountant in the facilitation of external financial audits and during all discussions / supervision visits of donors.
• Contribute to the design or improvement of accounting and financial tools to be used by the communities managing subprojects
• Other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the NPC.

Competencies
(i) Technical
• Knowledgeable of Government of Uganda Accounting procedures, rules and regulations;
• Planning, Organizing and coordinating skills
• Analytical skills .
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Accountability
(ii) Behavioural
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Demonstrate high levels of Professionalism;
• Team player
• Effective Communication and knowledge management
• Innovation and self-initiative
• Time Management
•Well-developed interpersonal and public relations

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, and Business Administration with a bias in accounting or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification or its equivalent is a must.
Experience.
• A working experience of at least four (4) years in accounting and financial management in Government or a reputable organisation.
• Experience in donor funded projects is an added advantage.
• Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.