EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations.  Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.   

EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Project Description

The goal of the five-year, USAID-funded Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity is for Ugandan children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, to receive the support and services necessary to lead resilient, healthy, and productive lives. The ICYD Activity is expected to achieve the following:

1. Children and youth have improved learning outcomes;
2. Children and youth are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments; and
3. Youth practice positive behaviors and are able to make informed decisions about their lives and relationships.

This Activity will address the mutually reinforcing relationship between improving learning outcomes and improving wellbeing and employ a comprehensive approach that merges PEPFAR/Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) strategy’s strengths in acute vulnerability stabilization with education’s broad protective effects.

This position reports to the Senior Finance Officer. This is a full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility (managing and tracking) over the office petty cash fund;
• Scan and file all accounting documentation on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies;
• Contact person for all finance - vendor/payee relations outside and inside of the office ensuring payments are received, missing documents retrieved, missing signatures obtained and any other matters arising allowing for complete and correct supporting documentation;
• Follow up with staff on all outstanding advances that are past due;
• Ensure all finance files are organized, complete and up to date at all times;
• USAID VAT reporting:
  • Obtain original VAT invoices with schedule from the Finance Officer;
  • Prepare VAT invoices and report for submission to USAID;
  • Ensure that original VAT invoices are returned to EDC;
• Other duties consistent with the role of a Finance Assistant as assigned by the Supervisor.

The candidate for the position of Finance Assistant shall have at least a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business Computing, Business Administration or any related field. Must have at least 3 years of experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar position; 
• Previous experience working on USAID-funded projects is required;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and ethics;
• Excellent Word and Excel skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English;

Language: 

Fluency in English is required.

Application Instructions:

Job closing date: December 11, 2020

To apply, Applicants are encouraged to visit the Careers Page at: https://go.edc.org/EDCUgandaJobs

Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be reviewed.

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 This announcement is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this notice are the sole responsibility of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

Note: EDC doesn’t solicit for money from applicants at any level of the recruitment & selection process.