Finance and Admin Officer (Fresher UN Jobs) – Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)

Job Opportunity: Finance and Admin Officer

Organization: Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Background: The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) is the national human rights institution in Denmark, extending its mandate to international engagements. DIHR is expanding its presence in Uganda through a pilot project conducted in consortium. We are seeking a full-time Finance and Admin Officer based in Kampala to support project activities in Uganda.

Main Tasks: As the Finance and Admin Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Copenhagen-based Project Manager with administrative, budgeting, and supervisory tasks.
• Ensuring financial accountability and budgetary supervision of project activities in Uganda, with support from Project Controllers in Copenhagen.
• Maintaining knowledge of donor financial guidelines and internal financial guidelines.
• Quality assurance of partner activity budgets and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and internal eligibility criteria.
• Collecting, checking, and archiving documentation for project expenditure.
• Preparing and validating monthly financial reports for project activities in Uganda.
• Supporting the national Human Rights Adviser with project-related reporting.
• Facilitating cooperation with local partners to promote local ownership of the project.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining a branch office for the Institute.
• Providing support in planning and organizing trainings, workshops, events, and staff missions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA or relevant degree in accounting, business management, or similar field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in project economy or financial management, preferably with international organizations and/or donors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial management systems.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Ugandan national.

Personal Skills:

• Positive and dynamic personality.
• Team player with experience in international environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record in developing partnerships.
• Organized, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Adherence to procedures and meeting deadlines.

Work Conditions: The Finance and Admin Officer will be based in Kampala, with occasional travel to local project areas.

Starting Date: As soon as possible, no later than June 15, 2024.

Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Application Deadline: May 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM CET.

DIHR values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

To apply, please submit your application using the form provided on this page.

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Join DIHR in promoting human rights and making a difference in Uganda!