03/11/2025
📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Organization: LERWA-Land and Environmental Rights Watch Africa
Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda
Deadline for Submission: 20th November 2025
LERWA-Land and Environmental Rights Watch Africa is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and protecting land and environmental rights, strengthening grassroots resilience, and advancing sustainable livelihoods through advocacy, education, and community empowerment.
LERWA seeks to recruit a Finance and Administrative Officer to strengthen its financial management and administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, financial statements, and reports.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Oversee procurement processes, asset management, and general office administration.
• Support project financial planning, expenditure tracking, and audits.
• Maintain efficient filing and documentation systems for both finance and administrative records.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, trainings, and field activities.
• Strengthen and enforce internal control systems and organizational policies.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in a similar position, preferably in a non-profit or development organization.
• Demonstrated competence in financial management, accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or Tally), and budget control.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and accountability in handling financial information.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and financial reporting tools.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter, CV (max 3 pages), and academic/professional certificates (in one PDF file) to [email protected] not later than 20th November 2025 with the subject line:
Application – Finance and Administrative Officer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Remuneration:
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and aligned with LERWA’s current project budget and salary structure.
LERWA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and individuals from communities affected by environmental degradation.
