VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AT AFRALTI

The African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is an intergovernmental organization established in 1991. Uganda is one of its member states. AFRALTI is a leading institution focused on building human capacity in the ICT sector. It is dedicated to the development of ICT skills, promoting digital innovation, and driving socio-economic growth through advanced research and consultancy initiatives, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this mandate, AFRALTI seeks to recruit an individual with proven skills and competencies to fill the vacant position below to assist AFRLATI implement its mandate.

Job Title : Head of Finance and Administration

Reports to : Director (CEO)

Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya

Job Purpose

The Head of Finance and Administration acts as Chief Advisor to the Director on all financial and administrative matters of the Institute and oversees finance and administration operations. The position leads management and monitoring of the Institute’s financial, procurement and administrative services, procedures, guiding, safeguarding and overseeing their proper implementation and will be responsible for leading, preparing and delivering financial reports, overseeing reconciliation of financial records on a routine basis. She/he will be responsible for leading, preparing and following up on the necessary procurement and contracts procedures with providers. The incumbent collaborates closely with Heads of Departments and staff members to meet their financial and administrative objectives. She/he manages staff of the Finance and Administration Department.

A competitive remuneration package including a basic salary, housing allowance, education allowance, medical subsidy, commensurate with the responsibilities of the post will be offered to the successful candidate.

Application Procedure:

The detailed job description can be accessed at the UCC Website: http://www.ucc.co.ug

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications, experience and abilities to fill this post, please submit your application letter with a comprehensive CV, email and telephone contacts, one passport size photograph, three reputable referees and their contacts, two of whom must hold or have held senior management positions, using the link https://erp.ucc.co.ug/jobs not later than Friday, 17^th January 2025 at 5:00pm.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.