Jobs at Pentecostal Assemblies of God-Uganda Social Development Services

Job Title: Program Managers (3), Field Officers (3), and Accountants (3), Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 26 October 2012

Pentecostal Assemblies of God-Uganda Social Development Services (PAG SDS) works in partnership with TEARFund UK to address socioeconomic issues in the community. This partnership focuses on engaging the communities in Participatory Learning Processes to identify local and sustainable solutions to underlying causes of poverty. PAG has been applying the Participatory Evaluation Process (PEP) model since 2001 to empower communities. Significant success has been realized in this effort. For more information, visit www.pag-uganda.org. PAG is seeking for qualified candidates for the following positions:

Posting title: Number of vacancies: Duty Station: Line manager: Program Manager 1 Gulu Board Chairperson Program Manager 1 Pallisa Board Chairperson Program Manager 1 Tororo Board Chairperson Field Officer for PEP 1 Gulu Program Manager Field Officer for PEP 1 Pallisa Program Manager Field Officer for PEP 1 Tororo Program Manager Accountant 1 Gulu Program Manager Accountant 1 Pallisa Program Manager Accountant 1 Tororo Program Manager

Roles and Responsibilities of Program Manager:

    Provide overall leadership and foresight to the pastorate social development secretariat
    Initiate, lead and coordinate all planning activities for short and long term development of the secretariat
    Formulate major plans such as annual business plan and budgets, which define concisely the chosen objectives of the secretariat and provide highly focused strategic planning for successful implementation
    Lead the project staff in resource mobilization
    Spearhead timely project identification and designing for approval by the Board of Directors
    Monitor and participate in Evaluating projects and make contribution in redesigning of strategies when need arises
    Initiate, implement and ensure compliance of the organization policies and regulations
    Manage and supervise staff at the secretariat
    As an overall accounting officer, ensure proper financial management and implementation of approved budget
    Ensure proper utilization and management of the project assets and equipment
    Arrange for annual audit of books of accounts and ensure quality and timely reporting to the immediate supervisor and other stakeholders
    Undertake any other roles as may be assigned by a superior officer

    Qualifications of the Program Manager:
    Minimum of degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field from recognized University
    Diploma in Project planning and management is essential and added advantage
    4 years experience in a similar job and with responsibility of leading a team
    In sympathy with Christian values
    IT skills: ability to use computer efficiently and confidently
    Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage

    Roles and Responsibilities of Field Officer for PEP:
    Provide technical guidance towards the implementation of the PEP program in the target communities
    Take lead in community mobilization and education on PEP program
    Mobilize communities to come up with development initiatives to improve their living conditions/livelihoods
    Work closely with the PAG national staff and attain technical skills for successful implementation of PEP
    Provide technical facilitation to target communities in the process of planning, development and implementing PEP program
    Participate in the regular M&E reviews of PEP and make contribution in redesigning of strategies when need arises
    Prepare timely (monthly, quarterly, and annual) narrative reports and submit to the Program Manager
    Undertake any other roles as may be assigned by a superior officer

    Qualifications of the Field Officer for PEP:
    Minimum of degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field from recognized University
    1 year experience in a similar job and working in rural setting
    In sympathy with Christian values
    IT skills: ability to use computer efficiently and confidently
    Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage

    Roles and Responsibilities of the Accountant:
    Maintain books of accounts in accordance with international accounting standards (IAS)
    Keep updating, the secretariat accounts in line with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
    Provide technical support to the team in preparing comprehensive budgets and consolidated accounts
    Ensure the adherence to the accounting internal control systems
    Maintain a record of the secretariat inventories & assets and ensure their proper utilization
    Ensure timely audit of secretariat accounts by preparing /making all necessary arrangements early enough
    Prepare periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) financial reports and submit to the Program Manager
    Undertake any other roles as may be assigned by a superior officer

    Qualifications of the Accountant:
    Degree in Finance, Accounting from recognized University
    Professional qualification in Accountancy (ACCA, CPA, ACA) is an added advantage
    1 year work experience in financial management with computerized Accounting Systems
    In sympathy with Christian values
    IT skills: ability to use computer efficiently and confidently
    Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage

How to apply:

To Apply: Qualified persons who wish to apply may e-mail an application letter, recommendation from a pastor and a detailed CV, naming three professional referees to: the National Development Coordinator; PAG Uganda. Email: pagsdsnational@gmail.com Deadline: 5:00pm, 26th October 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: SPECIFY ONLY ONE PREFERRED DUTY STATION IN EACH APPLICATION

Deadline: 26th Oct 2012