Job Title Consultant for INTERNAL CONTROL SERVICES
Recruiter Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)
City Kampala
Country Uganda
Background
Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU), affiliated to Habitat
for Humanity International (HFHI), is a Christian nonprofit
organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating
poverty housing.
Habitat for Humanity Uganda is seeking for the services
of a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study to assess
the viability of a Housing Microfinance intervention
amongst the Low Income Earners in the Slums of 2
selected Divisions of Kampala City.
2. Consultant for INTERNAL CONTROL SERVICES
HFH Uganda is looking for a qualified and experienced
local internal/control Consultant to work with the country
team in undertaking a routine review of the internal
controls of its country programme operations on a semiannual
basis. The function will inform Management and
support governance in regard to Board decisions.
2.0 Purpose
• Carry out periodical independent appraisal of
the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and
standards by which HFHU’s financial, physical and
information resources are managed.
• Add value by facilitating the business risk analysis/
management process and carrying out value for
money reviews.
3.0 Reports to:
The Board Chairman through the Finance & Audit
Committee and to the National Director.
4.0 Responsibilities
i. Mission and Stewardship-Assess whether the
Mission, Vision, Goals and Policies of HFHU are
followed and to ensure good Stewardship of Habitat
for Humanity Uganda’s resources.
ii. Business Risk Assessment – data management,
human resources, programming issues, emergency
plans.
iii. Operational Reviews of Branches- Conduct regular
operational reviews of Habitat for Humanity Uganda
branches.
iv. Internal Control / Operational Review of National
Office-Conduct two operational reviews for the
National Office each year to identify internal control
deficiencies.
v. Audit Follow-up-Monitor and follow up agreed upon
actions in response to external and internal audits.
vi. Periodic Portfolio Quality Checks -Carry out bi-annual
programme assessments.
vii. Monitoring and Controls-Review and verify the
authenticity of documents of accountability.
viii. Fraud- Provide support to HFHU’s anti-fraud policies.
Requirement:
Qualifications/Requirements of the Consultant: The Consultant should have proven qualifications and experience in conducting feasibility studies in the housing finance/microfinance market and/or slum upgrading and producing quality reports, have strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and clients. Specifically, the Consultant will demonstrate: • University or higher degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Finance, Urban Development or related fields. • At least ten years of professional experience in conducting feasibility studies or market research. • Proven experience in applying quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods • Experience in urban development or slum upgrading. • Experience in housing finance, microfinance or banking. • Experience in coordinating collaboration of stakeholders, consultants and other parties. • Proven ability in data collection, analysis and in writing high quality and practical reports. • Excellent communication skills and understanding of local contexts; • Ability to meet deadlines. • Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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Application:
Interested Consultants should submit their application
(technical and financial proposals) not later than 5th
December, 2013 to: The National Director,
noffice@hfhuganda.org and patricks@hfhuganda.org
with a detailed feasibility study plan clearly indicating
their approach and methodology. Please contact HFHU
in person or website at www.habitat.ug for detailed TOR.
Address to:
The National Director:
Habitat for Humanity Uganda
Plot 91 Kira Road, P.O. Box 9873 Kampala, Uganda
Office phone (+256) 392 760 802 (+256) 414 501 457;
Email: noffice@hfhuganda.org and
patricks@hfhuganda.org
