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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Welcome to the Ministry of Education and Sports!
We are one of Uganda's key social service delivery areas, responsible for critical government programmes such as Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Post Primary Education and Training (UPPET) as well as sports for enhancing citizens’ wellness/health/productivity and the country's image.
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Financial Management Specialist job at Ministry of Education and Sports
Job Description
The Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for the financial management function of USEEP. He/She will manage and monitor all the financial activities of the project in line with the international and the Government of Uganda (GoU) financial regulation and perform analytical work on financial management and financial accountability issues.
Background
The Government of Uganda has received financing of USD 150 million from the World Bank towards support to the 3-year Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) under the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES). The project became effective on 19 May 2022 and is expected to close by 31st December, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
Expansion of Lower Secondary Education;
Hosting Community and Refugee Education Support;
Improving Teachers’ Support and Strategy Development Nationally; and
Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
The Ministry of Education and Sports now invites qualified Ugandans to fill the position of Financial Management Specialist as indicated below:
Reports to: Project Coordinator through the Deputy Project Coordinator
Duration: 24 months, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance
No. of Positions: One (1)
Duty Station: Kampala Project Office
Job Reference: FMS-USEEP001
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Qualifications and Competencies
An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Accounting, or Finance.
A Master’s Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, or related fields will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have full professional qualifications in ACCA or CPA.
Applicants should have seven (7) years of practical working experience in financial management or related accounting duties in a public or private institution.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial and accounting procedures of the Government of Uganda, World Bank, or other Multilateral Development Banks is essential.
Experience in Finance and Administration is an added advantage.
Knowledge of the Government of Uganda IFMS system is desirable.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and transcripts, appointment letters from previous and current work stations, and at least three competent referees, one of whom must be a current or previous employer, should be received not later than 16th September, 2024, 5:00 pm East African Time.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports
and delivered to:
The Security Registry (Floor 4, Room 1), Embassy House, King George VI Way.
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