Apply for Program Assistant – RISE Project & Director Finance and Administration Jobs at National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)

Vacancy Title: Program Assistant – RISE Project

Type: Full Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Admin & Office
Organization: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, August 09, 2024

Job Purpose:
To ensure that youth with disabilities seeking jobs access employment through identification and engagement with employers, building their capacity, and understanding the policy and regulatory framework for inclusive employment and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities:

• Champion career growth plans for youth with disabilities.
• Enroll jobseekers with disabilities into soft skill training.
• Track course completion rates and support participants in assignments including CV writing.
• Establish partnerships with MDAs, CSOs, development partners, and employment networks.
• Train Youth-focused OPDs on policy engagement and rights-based advocacy.
• Monitor and report on project activities as per the MEL plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development Studies, Social Work, Social Administration, Human Resource Management, or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate diploma in project planning and management or human rights advocacy is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience working with youth with disabilities and policy advocacy.
• Strong understanding of inclusive employment and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and project management skills.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts, and detailed CVs including contact addresses of three referees in one PDF document to info@nudipu.org by 5:00 pm on 23rd August 2024, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.

Vacancy Title: Director Finance and Administration

Type: Full Time
Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
Category: Accounting & Finance
Organization: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday, August 23, 2024

Job Purpose:
To lead and optimize financial and administration processes, ensuring alignment with NUDIPU’s strategy and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage finance department operations and compliance.
• Oversee annual budgeting, cash flow projections, and financial status reporting.
• Maintain sound financial management and accounting policies.
• Prepare financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
• Spearhead resource mobilization and grant management.
• Conduct performance appraisals and review payroll.
• Oversee logistics, procurement, IT functions, and asset management.
• Develop and implement security protocols.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Full membership to professional accounting bodies such as ACCA or CPA.
• Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience; NGO experience is an advantage.
• Senior management experience in procurement, finance, and administration processes.
• Proficient in financial systems like QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of general fund accounting, internal control systems, and grant management.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their applications, copies of academic transcripts, and detailed CVs including contact addresses of three referees in one PDF document to info@nudipu.org by 5:00 pm on 23rd August 2024, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.

Note:

1. Only Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please disclose your disability category for purposes of reasonable accommodation.
2. The applicant should not be above 50 years of age.