Summary of the Role:
• Reporting to the Country Director, lead and manage all finance Operations for the country programme operating in three regions as well as at the national level with an average annual budget of about £5 million.
• Line manage a team of 5 finance and IT staff and matrix manage other 4 staff.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall leadership and management of Oxfam GB country programme in Uganda.
• Lead financial planning and management of the country programme including strategic financial management (e.g. revision of financial policies and control measures, budgeting, budget monitoring, financial reporting, contribution to resource allocations decisions, funding, risks analysis and management, internal controls, etc.
• Provide technical advice and strategic financial support to the Country Director and the Programme Management team on various issues including legal compliance;
• Ensure that all finance and administration procedures are consistent with corporate and regional standards.
Requirement:
• A holder of a post graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance,
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in the application of strategic financial management;
• Experience in leading financial operations in a large / or complex organisation;
• Proven leadership qualities and people management skills;
• Experience and capacity in matrix management and capacity building of staff;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities.
• A broad understanding of the work culture in the ‘development’ sector and commitment to humani¬tarian principles and action.
How to apply:
Submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to kampalalobs@oxfam.orq.uk With the title of the Job you are applying for as the subject matter of the email. The closing date will be before close of business on 24th February 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please don’t send your academic credentials with your application. Only CVs with a cover letter. “Oxfam is a non discriminatory and non prejudiced organization, all qualified men and women are encour¬aged to apply”