About Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda): Hopelink Action Foundation (HAF Uganda) is a dynamic and impactful non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political National Non-Governmental Organization. Registered in compliance with National NGO Bureau regulations, HAF-Uganda has been dedicated to implementing life-changing projects since 2019. These projects span across various fields including mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity, environmental protection, and advocacy.
Vision: A sustainable community where individuals are socially and economically empowered, educated, healthier, and living prosperous, dignified lives with equal opportunities to thrive in a peaceful environment.
Mission: Empowering disadvantaged, vulnerable, and marginalized groups and communities affected by adverse conditions in Uganda and beyond through life-changing programs. These include mental health and psycho-social care, education and child protection, agriculture and livelihoods, community development, biodiversity, environmental protection, and advocacy.
Position: Project Support Officers
Duty Locations: Palorinya-01, and Palabek-01
Reports to: Team Leader
Start Date: 2nd May 2024
Contract Duration: Ends 31st December 2024 (with possible extension based on funding availability and performance)
Responsibilities:
Finance:
- Verify payments, Purchase Requisition Forms, donor and account coding, budget availability, accuracy, and completeness.
- Manage petty cash, prepare cash vouchers, process payments, and prepare check payment vouchers.
- Record all financial transactions, manage day-to-day finance office operations, and ensure compliance with HAF Uganda and donors’ procedures.
- Assist in implementing finance policies, procedures, and systems.
- Facilitate internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement of financial management systems.
Administration:
- Maintain leave register, update staff on leave days and plans per HR policy.
- Prepare monthly leave reports and submit to HR.
- Review and register staff timesheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Assist in recruitment processes, onboarding of new hires, and clearance of exiting staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in finance or accounts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and ability to work in a team.
How to Apply:
- Deadline: 12th April 2024 at 4:30 pm
- HAF Uganda is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all social groups, persons with disabilities, and women.
- Submit applications via email or hand delivery to HAF Uganda Offices (details below).
- Email: onek.christopher@hafuganda.org
- Online applications should include a cover letter and resume as a single PDF file.
- Indicate the position applied for in the subject line.
Application Address:
- HAF Uganda Offices:
- Gulu Head Office: Senior Quarters
- Palabek Field Office: Base camp, Palabek Refugee Settlement
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original copies of transcripts and necessary documents for verification.
While all applicants are appreciated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Join the Hopelink Action Foundation Uganda team in our commitment to creating positive change and adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policy.
