The Rural Electrification Agency is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument 2001, No. 75.
The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and the implementation of rural electrific ation projects.
The projects include those funded by the Government of Uganda’s Consolidated Fund, Multi-lateral and Bilateral Development Partners, other sources contributing to the Rural Electrification Fund and the Private Sector.
The Rural Electrification Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Manager, Finance and Administration
Main Task:
The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and the implementation of rural electrific ation projects.
The projects include those funded by the Government of Uganda’s Consolidated Fund, Multi-lateral and Bilateral Development Partners, other sources contributing to the Rural Electrification Fund and the Private Sector.
The Rural Electrification Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Manager, Finance and Administration
Main Task:
The Manager, Finance and Administration will be in charge of providing advice on financial issues, ensuring a sound financial and accounting system for REA, overseeing the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), monitoring performance of the REF funds disbursed to projects and overseeing the overall administration of REA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Head the Finance and Administration Unit.
- Oversee REA’s day to day financial and accounting activities.
- Manage the REA financial planning and Budgeting process.
- Prepare “Budget requisitions to GoU, World Bank and other Development Partners based upon agreed work plans.
- Manage the preparation of books of accounts in accordance with GoU, the World Bank and other Development Partner Accounting Instructions;
- Management of both REA’s Project Special Accounts and Local Accounts;
- Preparation of Financial Statements for external auditing.
- Review and update the Accounting and Financial Reporting System of REA
- Overseeing REA’s Human Resource Management and Administration function.
- Establishing and improving upon the existing internal controls and procedures.
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
- A good (Honours) degree in Commerce with the option of Accounting/Finance.
- Membership to a professional body (ACCA, CMA, CPA, ACA)
- At least 10 years working experience in Donor Funded, Government aided or large corporate organization projects with atleast five (5) years at management level
- A demonstrable background of professional and strategic leadership, highly motivated and a committed team player.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
- Four (4) years contract renewable upon satisfactory service with an attractive remuneration package.
Submission of Applications:
Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications which should be received by Friday 30th April, 2010 at 5:00p.m.
The application, which should include detailed CVs, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to:
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1, Pilkington Road
10th Floor, Workers’ House, Southern Wing
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala
Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications which should be received by Friday 30th April, 2010 at 5:00p.m.
The application, which should include detailed CVs, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to:
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
Plot 1, Pilkington Road
10th Floor, Workers’ House, Southern Wing
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala
