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Job Title Contracts Officer
Organisation Bantwana Initiative of World Education WEI/Bantwana



Duty Station  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to Contracts Manager
Program/Project USAID/ICYD
 
About US
The Bantwana Initiative of World Education, Inc. is a recognized leader in delivering integrated comprehensive interventions to improve HIV outcomes and building capacity or
The USAID Integrated Child and Youth Development Activity USAID ICYD Activity aims to improve learning outcomes, advance HIV epidemic control in Uganda, and ensure that children and youth have the opportunity to lead resilient, healthy and productive lives. The USAID ICYD Activity will deliver critical HIV/GBV/violence prevention and response services to children and youth and their families in communities, clinics, and schools. Within USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance Framework, USAID ICYD Activity will build the operational and technical capacity of four Ugandan National Partner NP organizations to become direct recipients of USG funding within two years while strengthening government capacity to deliver core services to children within an integrated referral network and case management system. WEI/Bantwana is a leader in OVC programming and organizational capacity development in high HIV prevalence countries in southern and eastern Africa.
 
Job Summary  The Contracts Officer will provide support to the Contracts Manager so as to ensure that the Primary National Partners PNPs are compliant with WEI/USAID regulations and that donor funds are safeguarded and used for intended purposes.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
Essential Tasks
Assist Contracts Manager in reviewing partner financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure they are accurate and comply with good accounting practices and WEI/USAID Rules and Regulations
Raise voucher review queries with partners and follow up on responses.
Draft invoice covers letter and backup as needed
Assist Contracts Manager to address Field Link queries
Ensure that PLPs comply with all set provisions of contract agreements and other policies and procedures
Obtain VAT invoices and share with the finance team as needed
Reconcile subcontractors’ financial reports with WEI/B QB reports on a monthly basis.
Review and post all field data for subcontracts and advice on compliance issues to you supervisor
Update all PLP files, sign off and file all subcontractor reports
Financial Management
Monitor PLP monthly expenditures and submission of reimbursement requests
Review PLP reimbursement request for accuracy and completeness and adherence to budget
Submit reimbursement request to Contracts Manager for review and notify PLPs of reimbursement disbursement timeline
Compliance & Audit
Ensure that all approved policies and procedures are strictly followed in all financial processes
Report compliance issues and activities on a regular basis to the Contracts Manager
Prepare formal and informal responses to investigations, inquiries, and requests with guidance from the Contracts Manager
Promote compliance awareness throughout in the course of promoting communications, behaviors, and activities
Program Support
Obtain procedures and guidelines from relevant sector head e.g. economic strengthening, SRGBV for the PLPs
Facilitation of the financial management and administration assessment process
Support PLPs in the recruitment of project funded finance personnel, as needed


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The ideal applicant must hold at least a first degree in Finance or related field; a professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
At least three years’ experience working on large project and experience with USAID funded programs/projects necessary, particularly experience with USAID grants Specific Knowledge, Skills and abilities Required
Experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks
Possess a high standard of personal and professional integrity
Willingness to work as a team member, taking on additional tasks as needed to ensure the overall success of the project
High level of attention to detail, ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and in a culturally sensitive environment.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
Fluent in oral and written English and excellent writing skills
 
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV and supporting materials to BantwanaICYD@ug.worlded.org with the position you are applying for in the subject line
 
Deadline 27th August 2021
 

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