The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is one of the strategic institutions of the East African Community (EAC). IUCEA is located in Kampala, Uganda. It is charged with a number of responsibilities, among them being to coordinate academic and research activities jointly undertaken by Partner States and Member Universities. It has current membership of 76 Universities (private and public) in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
After its revitalization in 2000, it embarked on a number of activities in the areas of academic and research engagements in Partner States and Member Universities. In fulfilling its mandate, it is guided by a Rolling Strategic Plan (2006/11) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act 2009.
From 2010, the Council has moved into the next phase of activities with particular focus being on the Quality Assurance issues, Internationalization of Higher Education, and the relationship between Higher Education Institutions and private sector entities.
In order to fulfill the current mandate and to position the Council to meet all its objectives and planned activities, IUCEA now wishes to recruit four middle management officers and one Secretary at the Secretariat.
Applications for the post of Assistant Programmes and Projects Officer, Assistant Internal Auditor, Assistant Administrative Officer and Assistant Quality Assurance
Applications for the post of Assistant Programmes and Projects Officer, Assistant Internal Auditor, Assistant Administrative Officer and Assistant Quality Assurance Officer are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda. Applications for the post of Secretary are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Uganda.
ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR
Job Scale: P3
Function:
The job of the Assistant Internal Auditor will be to assist the functions of the Internal Audit unit of the Secretariat. The purpose of the Internal Audit is to provide independent objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Secretariat's operations. It helps the Secretariat to achieve its objectives by bringing systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, control and accountability processes. It provides assurance services as to whether the Secretariat risk management control and Governance processes are designed and presented by management for effective and efficient realization of tile Council mandate.
Key duties and responsibilities:
To assist the Internal Audit in the performance of the following duties:
a) Initiating and maintaining internal audit and control systems for effective utilization of Council resources;
b) Coordination of internal and external auditors annual and interim audits;
c) Supporting the development and maintenance of risk management strategy of the Secretariat;
d) Preparation of the periodic reports to the Audit Committee of the Executive Committee;
e) Ensuring compliance to the financial, procurement, administrative and personnel policies and procedures;
f) Conducting ad hoc and special internal audit of systems and financial transactions;
g) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Experience and Professional Qualifications:
a) Should be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized University;
b) Should possess part II of professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA AND CIA
c) Should have at least 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable institution.
4. Other related skills:
a) Working knowledge of international audit standards and procedures;
b) Knowledge in report writing;
c) Communication skills;
d) Planning and organizational skills;
e) Capacity to undertake multiple assignments;
f) Practical working knowledge of ICT and its applications
Tenure and Salary:
As per the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act of 2009, the successful applicants for these posts will serve on a contract of five (5) years which is mutually renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the Diplomatic and/or Professional status of the post will be offered to the suitable candidate. Additional details on these may be obtained from the undersigned.
To Apply:
Note: Applications for the post of Assistant Internal Auditor, are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit six (6) copies of their applications including the letter of application, CV, three referees' contacts, copies of Certificates and testimonials and other relevant documents to the undersigned latest by 5:00 O'clock on 31st July,2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that this advertisement is on the lUCEA
Website: www.iucea.org
IUCEA is an equal opportunity employer:
The Executive Secretary
The Inter University Council for East Africa
East African Development Bank Building
3rd Floor, plot 4 Nile Avenue
P.O Box 7110
Kampala Uganda
Email:exsec@iucea.org,recruit@iucea.or
After its revitalization in 2000, it embarked on a number of activities in the areas of academic and research engagements in Partner States and Member Universities. In fulfilling its mandate, it is guided by a Rolling Strategic Plan (2006/11) and the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act 2009.
From 2010, the Council has moved into the next phase of activities with particular focus being on the Quality Assurance issues, Internationalization of Higher Education, and the relationship between Higher Education Institutions and private sector entities.
In order to fulfill the current mandate and to position the Council to meet all its objectives and planned activities, IUCEA now wishes to recruit four middle management officers and one Secretary at the Secretariat.
Applications for the post of Assistant Programmes and Projects Officer, Assistant Internal Auditor, Assistant Administrative Officer and Assistant Quality Assurance
Applications for the post of Assistant Programmes and Projects Officer, Assistant Internal Auditor, Assistant Administrative Officer and Assistant Quality Assurance Officer are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda. Applications for the post of Secretary are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Uganda.
ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR
Job Scale: P3
Function:
The job of the Assistant Internal Auditor will be to assist the functions of the Internal Audit unit of the Secretariat. The purpose of the Internal Audit is to provide independent objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Secretariat's operations. It helps the Secretariat to achieve its objectives by bringing systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, control and accountability processes. It provides assurance services as to whether the Secretariat risk management control and Governance processes are designed and presented by management for effective and efficient realization of tile Council mandate.
Key duties and responsibilities:
To assist the Internal Audit in the performance of the following duties:
a) Initiating and maintaining internal audit and control systems for effective utilization of Council resources;
b) Coordination of internal and external auditors annual and interim audits;
c) Supporting the development and maintenance of risk management strategy of the Secretariat;
d) Preparation of the periodic reports to the Audit Committee of the Executive Committee;
e) Ensuring compliance to the financial, procurement, administrative and personnel policies and procedures;
f) Conducting ad hoc and special internal audit of systems and financial transactions;
g) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Experience and Professional Qualifications:
a) Should be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent from a recognized University;
b) Should possess part II of professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA AND CIA
c) Should have at least 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable institution.
4. Other related skills:
a) Working knowledge of international audit standards and procedures;
b) Knowledge in report writing;
c) Communication skills;
d) Planning and organizational skills;
e) Capacity to undertake multiple assignments;
f) Practical working knowledge of ICT and its applications
Tenure and Salary:
As per the Inter-University Council for East Africa Act of 2009, the successful applicants for these posts will serve on a contract of five (5) years which is mutually renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
A comprehensive remuneration package commensurate with the Diplomatic and/or Professional status of the post will be offered to the suitable candidate. Additional details on these may be obtained from the undersigned.
To Apply:
Note: Applications for the post of Assistant Internal Auditor, are invited from qualified individuals from the Republic of Burundi and the Republic of Rwanda
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit six (6) copies of their applications including the letter of application, CV, three referees' contacts, copies of Certificates and testimonials and other relevant documents to the undersigned latest by 5:00 O'clock on 31st July,2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that this advertisement is on the lUCEA
Website: www.iucea.org
IUCEA is an equal opportunity employer:
The Executive Secretary
The Inter University Council for East Africa
East African Development Bank Building
3rd Floor, plot 4 Nile Avenue
P.O Box 7110
Kampala Uganda
Email:exsec@iucea.org,recruit@iucea.or
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