Director, Finance & Operations job in Uganda at World Learning

Job title: Director, Finance & Operations, Uganda
Organization: World Learning
Job ID: #687191
Country: Uganda
Organization: World Learning
Theme: HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 5-10 years

About World Learning, a global non-profit organization, (www.worldlearning.org) is seeking a Finance and Operations Director for a USAID-funded Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda, pending award. Expected duration: 5 years. Successful candidates will be based in Uganda and travel regularly throughout the country. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Uganda nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Ugandan nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

The USAID Better Outcomes for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda program aims to improved health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing, and reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect among children and youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV (OVC) and other adversities in Uganda, particularly in the Eastern and Northern Regions. The program is one of several large-scale investments being made under USAID in Uganda and is expected to work in tandem (layer, integrate, sequence) with USAID’s current and future programming in the region

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The proposed Finance and Operations Director will be oversee all financial and operational matters within the project, including managing financial systems, generating financial reports, tracking expenses, administering sub-awards, managing finance and operational issues and staff at HQ and supporting staff in district offices.
· Master's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business management or a related field is required.
· S/he must have at least three years of experience managing the finances and operations of a project this size and at least two years administering sub-grants comparable to those under this award.
· The candidate must have strong demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills.
· Two years of experience living or working in a developing country is also desirable.

Application Procedure:
To apply, visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. Please note, a resume and cover letter (with 3 professional references) are required when applying to this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified candidates must apply ASAP as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. If you do not see the posting on our website, this means that a qualified candidate has been identified.

Application Closing date: 26 Sep 2014