The Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on the full range of USAID Health Office budget activities. The Specialist is responsible for leading or performing a wide array of budget actions for the entire Health Office portfolio, including budget planning, development, implementation and monitoring of complex, multi-million dollar health initiatives, a large portion of which includes President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds.
The Specialist provides senior- level guidance to Health Office and other Mission colleagues related to all budget and financial components of the Health Office portfolio and liaises closely with the PEFAR team in USAID/Washington on PEPFAR-funded activities.
The Specialist also plays a primary role in coordinating financial aspects of Health Office and other Mission reporting requirements.
EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s degree or host country equivalent in Financial Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health or related field is required.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years of progressively responsible work in financial management, budgeting, accounting, and/or audit and compliance. At least two years must be related to preparing and/or monitoring development project budgets and expenditures. Must have experience working with USG, implementing partners, host country government, and/or another international donor organization.
How to apply
The detailed solicitation document Number: 72061723R10021 which provides the full position description, selection criteria, and specific instructions on how to submit an offer is found at: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or send an email to EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov