Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Ugandan nationals.

Finance Assistant (1 position)

Duty Station; Amuru

The Finance Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Team Leader Amuru. The Job Holder will take responsibility for efficient and careful handling of cash, undertake approved payments by both cash and cheques and maintaining the cash book up to date and reconciled. In addition the position holder will take initiatives to ensure that SCiUG funds are used in the best possible way

Desired Academic back ground, Experience & person specifications;

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounts, Finance/Business studies or the equivalent accrued working experience in a related position. Possession of a graduate or partial professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, etc is of an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience, preferably with International NGOs.
• Good accounting and finance management skills with knowledge of computer Accounting packages and understanding of basic accounting concepts.
• Self motivated, flexible with demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines and high good integrity.
• Team player with good interpersonal/communication, record keeping skills and the ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Computer literary and fluency in English are a MUST.
• Ability to maintain personal professional development and competencies on financial issues.

Application information: Applications with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Head of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children in Uganda Plot 68/70, Kira Road – P 0 Box 12018 – Kampala Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: Closing date for receiving applications is 29th February 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.