Danish Refugee Council NGO Support Services Manager Jobs in Adjumani Uganda
Danish Refugee Council NGO Support Services Manager Jobs in Adjumani Uganda
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future.
We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle.
In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions.
We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
Job title:
Support Services Manager
Reporting to:
Area Manager
Technical line manager:
Head of Support Services
Direct reports: Supply Chain Team Leader, Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Assistant-Logistics; Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Warehouse Assistant, Drivers (06), IT Assistant, HR/Administrative Assistant, Office Attendant, Cleaners, Guards
Overall purpose of the role:
The main purpose of this position is to provide technical guidance, management and oversight of finance, administration, human resources, supply chain and IT, and ensure training of staff on donor guidelines and standard operating procedures as set by Danish Refugee Council
Responsibilities:
Finance and Grants
Overall responsibility for ensuring sound financial management in the Field Office and support the proper grants management in the Field Office
Ensure DRC finance regulations and procedures are adhered to in the Field Office
Consistently assess and identify gaps for further capacity building of staff on DRC financial regulations and procedures
Implement, manage and develop internal controls
Ensure recording of accurate and complete entries in the accounting system
Ensure presence of an accurate filing system with accurate and complete transaction documentation
Ensure timely completion by the finance team of the assigned accounting tasks that are in accordance with the outlined policies and procedures.
Assist in tracking the journal entries by reviewing the source documentation and making relevant adjustment
Assist in the preparation of audit requirements
Support in the preparation of statistical reports and ensure that they are standardized.
Support in budget preparation and drafting of relevant documents and ad hoc reconciliations
Maintain and update the Field Office operational budget (master budget).
Present at various meetings to address issues and provide appropriate guidelines for improvising the businesses process whilst identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support Team Leaders with budget projections before starting the implementation of projects.
Coordinate monthly budget review meetings and document the action points.
Responsible for all financial reporting in the Field Office.
Supply Chain
Ensure DRC procurement guidelines are adhered to in the field office.
Actively engage and support the program teams in procurement planning to ensure timely delivery of project inputs and activities.
In liaison with Country Office Kampala, identify, negotiate and implement contract & framework agreements which result in efficiencies in line with financial and forecasting requirements.
Maintain accurate auditable records of all procurement process which result in high process compliance.
Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance.
Plan and engage with Project Managers to understand contract specifications and with suppliers to develop a profile of delivery capability which results in effective market engagement.
Conduct efficient and collaborative procurements which are DRC and donor compliant (advice, tendering, evaluation award & contract management) and which result in a high value adding commercial outcome.
Build supplier, category and market understanding through performance management, research and stakeholder briefings which result in the management of commercial issues throughout the procurement cycle.
Administration, IT and Human Resources
Coordinate recruitment and orientation process for all new staff at field level.
Ensure that all field staff have valid contracts and informs Kampala HR Officer on any renewals to be made.
Provide guidance on policy issues at field level in liaison with the Country HR and Admin Manager
Ensure that Monday morning minutes for the office are shared with the Kampala Admin by Wednesday of every week.
Overall responsibility for office management and coordination of the Field Office
Ensure
that monthly payroll updates are sent to the Kampala HR Officer by the 15th of every month
Ensure all personnel files for all the field office staff are kept updated following the prescribed checklist.
Raise staff complaints to the coordination office in Kampala
Coordinate Medical and Workman’s insurance for field staff in liaison with Kampala HR
Ensure completion of the Field office timesheets and send to Kampala HR by 5th of the following Month
Coordinate performance appraisal process and ensures all staff are appraised at the end of probation and at the end of year.
Coordinate orientation process for all new staff at field level.
Coordinate leave tracking and ensures that the tracker is sent to the Kampala HR Officer at the end of every month.
Coordinate the exit and clearance process and ensure that all exiting staff have handed over DRC property and the exit forms sent to Kampala HR.
Ensure that airtime for field staff is loaded monthly and timely. This is done in liaison with the Kampala Admin Officer.
Responsible for all premises leases at field level and coordinates with the Admin officer in Kampala to ensure the field office has valid leases and that payments to the lessors are done in a timely manner.
Ensure service contracts are respected and paid for according to agreed terms of payments.
Support the implementation of DRC Uganda IT strategies in the field office
Coordination
Ensure the field office is compliant to DRC operational handbook.
Provide guidance on policy issues at field level in liaison with the Country Office.
Provide overall oversight of the support departments by analyzing and ensuring they are working together to deliver services on timely manner.
Responsible for rolling out existing and new support and operational tools, policies and ensures consistent application of the same in the field office
Responsible for information management & sharing in the field office for information related to finance, administration, human resources, IT and procurement.
Ensure coherent reporting is adhered to by all support departments for monthly cashbook reporting and departmental Area Performance Indicators (API) reporting due to the country office by 5th of every month and any other ad hoc report requested from time to time.
Build capacity and provide technical supervision of support functions in the field office
Experience and technical competencies:
3 to 5 years' experience in Accounting, Finance, Administration or related field at a managerial level
Experience in providing oversight of support functions (IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Administration)
Experience in working with major donors (US Government; DFID, ECHO, UN Agencies) a distinct advantage
Previous experience with Non-Governmental Organization in similar/related position is an asset;
Previous working experience in refugee response is an asset;
Experience in using an ERP software is an advantage;
Good analytical skills and good command of English language.
Good interpersonal, communication skills with proven experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels;
Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;
A team player and the ability to work with minimum supervision;
Education:
University degree in Accounting, Finance or related relevant field.
A Master’s degree; MBA, Public Administration and a related field
A professional qualification in Accounting or Finance
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form
All the CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Apply by 2nd December, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council NGO Support Services Manager Jobs in Adjumani Uganda
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