Operations Coordinator Job Opportunity at Akola Project

Job Requirements: 

1. Leadership:

• Manage the Akola Project beneficiaries in a way that facilitates a high performance egalitarian culture of learning and development, trust and integrity
• Seek understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team
• Provide a good example of good stewardship with time, resources and privilege for the staff, employees, and women’s groups
• Serve as an active advocate for Akola Project, promoting the vision, mission and goals of the organization amongst the community at all times to ensure the organization maintains a positive public standing

2. Administrative Support:

• Support the Finance and Compliance Manager and management staff with daily administrative functions as needed
• Oversee filing system for Akola Project office, keeping records of all receipts, contracts, agreements, ledgers, memos, staff time sheets, payroll reports, resolutions, acts, and any other documents pertaining to the work of Akola Project
• Ensure protection and security of all files, records, assets and records

3. Financial & Legal Operations:

• Render support in managing Akola Project Uganda’s accounting functions and maintaining the books of the organization
• Support in monitoring cash flow and physical assets through Akola Project supply chains, including the development of new systems and procedures
• Render support in the coordination of vehicle scheduling and maintenance
• Assist with all organizational registration and with ensuring and monitoring legal compliance

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with experience working in an office environment,
• The applicant must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Previous experience working in a cross-cultural development context (ideally within an African nation); experience with Quickbooks accounting is desirable

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified applicants should send the following via email with subject line "Application: Operations Coordinator" to recruitment@akolaproject.org.  Please submit all documents as one PDF. As this is a detail-oriented position, candidates failing to follow instructions will not be considered.

• Resume/CV highlighting your education and work experience
• 1 page cover letter that outlines (1) Why you are interested in the position, Akola Project, the mission/vision and Uganda specifically; (2) Relevant work experience for the position and why you believe you are the best candidate for the job. Be sure to cite specific personal characteristics and specific work experiences that you feel make you qualified to fulfill the required responsibilities; (3) Where you saw the position advertised/who referred you. (highlight theugandanjobline.com website)
• Names and contact information for at least one personal and one professional reference

Deadline: 15^th April 2016