About this job
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client
RIPPLE EFFECT in the NGO sector,
we are looking for a competent
,
skilled, and experienced
Project Finance Director
.
About the Project
The Youth Economic Empowerment through Livestock Development (YEELD) Program is a five-year initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being and resilience of financially disadvantaged young people aged 18–35 years in the Teso, Bukedi, and Ankole sub-regions of Uganda through livestock value chains. The program seeks to create 250,000 work opportunities, including for 200,000 (80%) young women, 5% persons with disabilities (PWDs), and 3% refugees and displaced persons (RDPs). YEELD is being implemented across 20 districts in the three sub-regions through a consortium coordinated by Ripple Effect, dfcu Foundation, and Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI), and Action For Development (ACFODE) as a social and inclusion partner in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Role Purpose
The Project Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for all financial management, compliance, and accountability functions within the YEELD Project. The role ensures that donor funds are managed efficiently, transparently, and in line with Ripple Effect policies, Mastercard Foundation requirements, and applicable national regulations.
The postholder leads financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management across the PMU and nine implementing partners. The role ensures that robust financial systems are in place across all delivery partners, provides technical support across the three sub-regions (Teso, Bukedi, and Ankole), and oversees regular compliance audits. As a senior member of the PMU, the Director ensures that sound financial stewardship underpins programme delivery, sustainability, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial
Leadership
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Provide overall vision and direction for YEELD’s
financial management framework, ensuring alignment with programme objectives
and Mastercard Foundation standards.
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Lead financial planning and forecasting to
support programme sustainability.
Budgeting &
Resource Allocation
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Oversee project -wide budgeting processes,
ensuring efficient allocation of resources across PMU and sub-regions.
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Monitor expenditure against budgets and ensure
timely adjustments to meet programme priorities.
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Manage programme
cash flow requirements, maximise returns on short-term investments in line
with the investment policy, and manage foreign exchange risk by implementing
appropriate mitigation strategies.
Financial Compliance
& Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with donor requirements, Ripple
Effect policies, and national financial regulations.
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Lead risk
assessments, internal audits, and financial reviews across the programme,
including all partners and subcontractors, and ensure that necessary changes
are implemented effectively.
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Escalate and resolve compliance issues, including
fraud or safeguarding concerns.
Financial Systems
& Reporting
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Maintain robust financial systems to support
accurate, timely, and donor-compliant reporting.
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Consolidate financial submissions from
implementing partners and sub-regions.
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Ensure systematic archiving of financial
documentation and lead financial close-out processes.
Capacity
Strengthening & Regional Support
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Provide technical support and training to finance
teams in Teso, Bukedi, and Ankole sub-regions.
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Strengthen partner capacity in financial
management, compliance, and reporting.
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Promote best practices in financial stewardship
across the consortium.
Coordination &
Collaboration
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Work closely with PMU leadership, programme
managers, and implementing partners to ensure financial decisions support
programme delivery.
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Contribute to cross-functional initiatives
including MEL, communication, and partnership management.
Other duties
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Ensure compliance with Ripple Effect policies and
all relevant legislation.
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Act at all times according to Ripple Effect’s
values and in support of its Africa Forward Together approach.
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Undertake other
duties of a similar nature as may reasonably be required by the line manager.
Key Result Areas
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Comprehensive financial management framework
operational across YEELD.
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Budgets developed, monitored, and aligned with
programme priorities.
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Donor compliance and financial risk management
systems are fully operational and work effectively
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Timely, accurate, and donor-compliant
consolidated financial reports delivered.
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Financial
documentation is systematically archived, close-out processes are completed,
and audit reports are clear and comprehensive.
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Strengthened partner and regional finance
capacity across Teso, Bukedi, and Ankole.
Safeguarding
At Ripple Effect, we
are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all of our
people, including staff, participants, partners, volunteers, children, and
vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and everyone must
ensure that individuals are treated with dignity and protected from harm,
exploitation, and abuse. To uphold this commitment, we have established a
robust Safeguarding Policy, which all those working with us are expected to
follow, alongside a confidential whistle-blowing procedure through which
concerns can be raised.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Master’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Professional accounting
qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivaleant) preferred.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
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At least 10 years of
senior-level experience in financial management within large-scale donor-funded
programmes.
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Experience working with
multi-partner, multi-region programmes.
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
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Proven expertise in
budgeting, compliance, audits, and financial risk management within a reputable
non-governmental organisation setting.
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Strong leadership,
analytical, and communication skills.
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High integrity,
accountability, and alignment with organisational values.
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Willingness to travel
frequently across programme regions.
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Experience in
managing grants of $20m+ is essential; knowledge of investment and foreign
exchange hedging strategies is desirable.
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