Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
City Mbale,
Country Uganda
About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide. MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including STAR-E in Eastern Uganda. STAR-E, a 5-year USAID-supported District-based HIV/TB Project ending in March 2015, focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/TB in health facilities and communities. It is headquartered in Mbale, with activities in Budaka, Bududa, Bukwo, Busia, Butaleja, Kapchorwa, Mbale, Pallisa, Bulambuli, Kween, Kibuku and Sironko districts.
Job Summary: The Manager, Contracts has the major responsibility and accountability for the administrative, financial and contractual grants management component of the Project. S/he develops templates for solicitations and agreements as well as detailed procedures for the entire grants management cycle and works closely with grantees to develop their capacity to effectively manage grants and contracts. This may include developing their financial and audit systems, capacity for accounting and financial management, cost proposal development and operations according to USAID rules and regulations. Grants management procedures will be designed to ensure that NGOs, FBOs and CSOs are able to manage their grants efficiently and transparently in compliance with USAID regulations and in support of their technical scopes of work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist technical staff in formulating and negotiating specifications, objectives, and scopes of work for grantees.
Collaborate with technical staff in designing/revising mechanisms to solicit applications (if applicable), award grants, negotiate terms of reference, and monitor and report on financial activities, as appropriate.
Conduct workshops in proposal preparation and/or financial monitoring, as necessary.
Ensure the documentation process by which NGOs, FBOs and CSOs are selected for awards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of awards granted.
Assist grantees with the development of work plans, monitoring progress, tracking expenses, preparing reports, and facilitating grantees’ compliance with the terms of their agreements.
Work closely with the M&E team to ensure accuracy of results reported before funds are released.
Monitor the grantees by visiting NGO or CSO field activities, as necessary, to assess performance and identify areas of weakness that require action on the part of the grantee or that require external technical assistance and follow up to ensure appropriate action is taken.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The applicant should possess a master’s degree in business administration, public health, management, or equivalent degree with relevant experience
The prospective job holder should possess at least seven (7) years’ experience in grants management and financial/operational systems is essential, experience with performance based contracting strongly preferred.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with complex financial information
Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships
with multiple donors, international PVOs and local CBOs
Ability to determine the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits and other documentation presented in a proposal,
Significant experience working with USAID-supported projects and knowledge of USAID regulations and procedure strongly preferred
Ability to manage a team, initiate and organize work and establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment
Proficiency in English required; and proficiency in local languages desirable
How to Apply:
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please send your application (cover letters, CVs and relevant academic documentation) addressed to the Human Resources Partner, to the following addresses:
In Kampala, MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive, Bugolobi, P. O. Box 71419, Kampala, Uganda
Or via E-mail: HRUG@msh.org
In Mbale, STAR-E Project, P. O. Box 929, Mbale, Plot 34-36 Bungokho Road, Senior Quarters, Mbale Or via E-mail: info@star-e.ug
NB: We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Deadline: Friday, 4th October 2013
