Mbale Area Federation of Communities (MAFOC) working with ChildFund is a child focused Community Development NGO operating in the Eastern Uganda, in the Districts of Mbale, Sironko/ Bulambuli, Budaka, Kibuku and Butaleja comprising of eight communities of Simu, Nampanga, Bugusege, Busiu, Mazimasa, Butove, Kadenge and Pulaka. The Organisation seeks to recruit competent staff for the position of Finance and Administration officer. MAFOC promotes an environment where children live in dignity to achieve their full potential, by addressing the experiences and root causes of child poverty and adversity at family and community levels, while improving chances for a better future. MAFOC seeks to recruit a suitably qualified, self-motivated, and hard-working candidate for the following position: –
JOB TITLE: Finance and Administration Officer (1 Position)
Reporting to: Program Manager
Responsible for: Accounts and other support staff
Duty Station: MAFOC secretariat office (Mbale)
Duration: One year (Renewable)

PURPOSE OF POSITION & JOB SUMMARY:
Overall Responsibility is to provide sound financial management, accounting, administrative services, grants acquisition & management and to ensure proper monitoring & effective utilization of organizational resources in compliance with specified MAFOC policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Planning and Strategies
• Process Accounting and Internal Controls
• Procurement Support
• Budgeting and Budgetary Control
• Treasury Management
• Audits support
• Management and Training of Staff
• Ensuring understanding of donor compliance requirement by Finance and Program staff

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or any other Finance management related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in finance, accounting/bookkeeping activities, auditing, business administration, or related field preferably with emergency and/or development programs.
• Partial or full professional qualification in ACCA or CPA. Is an added advantage
• Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
• 3+ years’ experience in a busy Child focused NGO setting.
• Relevant work experience in accounting, analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial software/ reporting systems in an organization with UN/EU/USG Grants Standard Provisions and Financial Requirements preferable.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, International Accounting Standards, and internal control measures.
• Practical computer skills and experience with QuickBooks is a MUST.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Aaptitude for teamwork
• High level of people management and mentoring skills
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; experience in team leadership and participatory management.
• High level of Personal integrity, honesty, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Self- guided, strong organizational and planning skills with ability to work independently and under tight time constraints.
• Ability to analyse and interpret budgets.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications, detailed CV, copies of Academic and Professional Papers and Names of 03 professional referees with their reliable Email/ daytime telephone contacts. Applications can either be hand delivered to the office and registered at the above address (on working days) in Mbale City on the following address
The Board Chairperson:
Mbale Area Federation of Communities
PO BOX 1153, Mbale, Uganda, Plot 4 Namirundu Road
Or eimailed to.
[email protected]
Application Deadline: 8th Dec 2021; 12:00 noon
Please note that MAFOC is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate. We are also a child Protection Organisation, no person with child related cases will be. Employed.
While we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.