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| SNV Uganda |
Finance and Administration Officer Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: August 26 2026
Hiring Organization: SNV Uganda
Job Details:
Description
Company Description
SNV is a
mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies
where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set
out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that
deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and
availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and
to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so,
we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and
across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities
and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the
climate and biodiversity crises.
We are one team of
over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we
work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. In Uganda SNV operates
through a decentralised approach with a country office in Kampala and regional
offices in Fort Portal, Rukungiri, Jinja and Lira. SNV implements donor-funded
activities across more than 100 districts in Uganda, ensuring broad and diverse
impact.
Our ability to deliver
results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and
learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing
partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.
Our core values of
people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and
inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in
our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and
commitments as our compass towards 2030.
For more information
on our operations in Uganda and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org
Programme Background
SNV in partnership
with World Food program (WFP) are currently in the process of developing and
implementing a multi-year school feeding program in selected districts of
Uganda to act as a pilot for a national school feeding program in line with the
draft National school feeding policy. WFP supports the Government of Uganda in
strengthening food systems and improving education and nutrition outcomes
through technical assistance and implementation of school feeding programming.
Under its Country
Strategic Plan 2026-2030 WFP, in partnership with SNV will support the
strengthening and operationalisation of the national School Feeding Policy
framework, promote sustainable financing solutions for school feeding and build
capacities for the management of quality school feeding programming in schools
and across all levels of Government. WFP works with national stakeholders to
foster connections between supply and demand of nutritious and sustainable
foods and harness school feeding as a platform for local food systems
transformation and healthy diets.
The project will build
on existing district and community momentum to support parent-led school
feeding. It will generate learning on effective community and parental
engagement models to inform the National School Feeding Policy. While the
project will not provide meals directly, it will offer technical assistance,
strengthen capacity, and support selected infrastructure to help the parent-led
model deliver quality meals equitably. It will also strengthen district and
school-level capacities and engage communities and parents to continue
contributing to school meal delivery.
The project will also
work with the Government to strengthen district, community and parental
engagement in school feeding and helps build the systems, skills and capacities
to deliver quality, safe, accountable and sustainable school feeding, aligned
to Government policies and structures and with a clear transition pathway to
national ownership.
Job Purpose
The Finance and
Administration Officer is part of the project staff. Supports in budget
management, financial planning and analysis, financial and donor reporting,
partner and staff capacity strengthening, and project risk management. The role
will assist in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, commitment tracking,
financial statements, audit readiness.
Responsibilities
Job Description
Financial Management; Prepares and supervises the preparation of
financial analysis regarding Advances, based on organization and donors’ procedures.Ensures
that books of accounts are maintained checks, receipts, vouchers, and other
financial documents are kept properly and that they are safeguarded against
misuse. Review petty cash payments and ensure timely replenishment and supports
the part of the general cross cutting activities like audit, monthly end
closure activities, tracking and correction of the balance accounts.
Budget Management: support annual budgeting and revisions;
forecasting and reforecasting; budget-versus-actual analysis; variance analysis
and corrective action plans; expenditure/depletion monitoring; commitment
tracking; cost allocation; cash-flow planning; partner budget oversight; donor
budget compliance; budget modifications/reallocations; pipeline and funding-gap
analysis.
Financial Reporting: Support monthly, quarterly and annual
financial reporting; donor financial reports; statutory and corporate financial
statements; project closure reports; reconciliations; revenue recognition;
receivables and payables; foreign-exchange gains/losses; audit schedules; IPSAS
or applicable accounting-framework compliance; data quality and integrity; ERP
reporting; and timely follow-up of audit findings.
Capacity Building: finance capacity assessments; structured
training plans; coaching and mentoring; partner financial-management
strengthening; training on donor rules and procedures; budgeting and
forecasting skills; internal-control awareness; fraud prevention; development
of SOPs, tools and templates; post-training assessments; and monitoring whether
capacity-building interventions result in improved performance.
Risk Management: enterprise and project financial-risk
assessments; risk registers; fraud and corruption risk; partner fiduciary risk;
tax and statutory compliance; and periodic monitoring of risks. Ensure
compliance with organizational financial policies, procedures, and donor
regulations. Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard
assets and prevent fraud.
Data Entry; Verification of Invoices in line with the
approved Concept Notes, Terms of References and Contracts. Data entry of
financial transaction in the SBD after detailed review of financial documents
of payments. Updating the payment information in SBD in a weekly
basis.
Filling /Maintain
Proper Documentation; Ensure
all financial documents are labelled, stamped with “PAID” marks, and make sure
all transactions have been properly identified ((or invoices voucher; and for
journals transactions number). Arrange all financial documents for internal as
well as external auditors up on request.
Procurement, Logistics
and Administration; Provide
financial oversight of procurement processes. Oversee fleet management
including vehicle utilization, fuel monitoring, maintenance scheduling,
insurance, licensing, and fleet cost analysis. Oversee office administration
including facilities, utilities, office leases, security services, office
equipment, maintenance, cleaning services, and inventory management. Support
logistics planning for meetings, workshops, travel, conferences, and field
activities.
Staff
Management; Supervises and
supports the Junior Finance Officer and the drivers and office clerk.
Qualifications
Qualifications &
Experience
·
Bachelor’s degree in
finance, Accounting, or a related field.
·
Partial professional
course (ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA) is an added advantage
·
A minimum of 5 years’
related experience in financial management, preferably in a field office or
non-profit organization.
·
Strong knowledge of
financial accounting principles and practices.
·
Proficiency in
financial software and MS Office applications.
·
Excellent analytical
and problem-solving skills.
·
Strong attention to
detail and accuracy.
·
Effective
communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Ability to work
independently and meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Key Competencies
Accuracy: The ability to work accurate and diligent,
with an eye for detail aimed at preventing mistakes.
Controlling progress: The ability to control the progress of
employees’ processes, tasks, activities and of one’s own work and
responsibilities.
Problem
analysis: The ability to detect
problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace
potential causes and look for relevant details.
Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules
of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one
operates. Being incorruptible.
Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
Application procedure
If you believe that your
credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your
CV and motivation letter in English. Deadline is Wednesday
26th August 2026
Date Posted: 2026-08-07
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