EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Local Government Finance Commission, established under Article 194 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and mandated to advise the President on all matters concerning the distribution of revenue between the Government and local governments and the allocation to each local government of monies out of the Consolidated Fund among others.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions on the new LGFC structure. The job advertisement can also be accessed on the LGFC website www.lgfc.go.ug

The interested applicants should submit hard copies of the application in triplicate specifying the position with a detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter, photocopies of academic certificates, and testimonials or may submit applications through LGFC Email: lgfc@lgfc.go.ug

Application be submitted to the Secretary, Local Government Finance Commission, Workers should House,10th Floor, Northern Wing to be received not later than 5.00 pm Friday 7th March 2025

1. Reference: LGFC/SFA/2025

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Salary Scale: LGF-5

Age: 30-45 Years

Reports to: Principal Financial Analyst

Terms of Appointment: 4 years renewable contract

Directly Supervises:
. Financial Analysts

Job Purpose :
To provide technical inputs and guidance for correct funding of local governments through the grants system

Key Functions
(1) Analyze local government’s responsibilities to ascertain levels of service provision committed.
(2) Ascertain criteria applied when determining funding for local governments
(3) Analyze the level of funding provided in relation to service provision committed
(4) Review local governments funding in light of their responsibility with view of provision of equity and fairness in allocation of grants
(5) Make recommendations and to provide guidelines on how to operationalize equalization grants following fiscal capacity and service delivery assessment
(6) Coordinate fiscal decentralization strategy implementation
(7) Liaise with the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development and line ministries on the funding of priority program areas

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
(a) Qualifications
(i) An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized Institution from a recognized institution;
(ii) A Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, or MBA, MPA with a bias in Economics, from a recognized Institution
(b) Experience
At least 3 years working experience in a public or reputable organization.

(c) Competencies
(i) Technical
• Must have knowledge on Fiscal decentralization
• Understand Intergovernmental fiscal issues
• Possess Monitoring and evaluation Skills
• Understand Public Sector Reform
• Must have knowledge on Revenue enhancement
Possess Strategic Planning and Budgeting Skills
• Knowledgeable in analytical reviews performance reviews/assessment studies and project implementation reviews
• Must have Research skills
• Possess Report writing skills
• Knowledge in project Planning and implementation
• Ability to analyze policy, write reports and Policy Briefs
• Computer literate

(ii) Behavioral
• Self-driven and demonstrated ability to achieve results
• Effective communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and lead a winning Team
• Ethics and Integrity
• Time Management
• Be able to communicate effectively
NB: Those who had submitted application for this position need not to re-apply

2. Reference: LGFC/SSA/2025

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant
Entry Age: 24-35 Years
Salary Scale: LGF7
Reports to: Accountant
Directly Supervises: None
Job Purpose:
To support financial management in line with PFM Act 2015 and other Financial Regulations
Key Functions
1) To process staff personal emoluments.
2) To prepare budget estimates and compute all revenues.
3) To receive and disburse funds as authorized.
4) To maintain proper cash accounts and prepare both monthly and daily abstracts.
5) To prepare monthly and annual financial statements, reports and books of accounts.
6) Any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.

Qualifications and Experience
(i) Should have a Uganda Diploma in Business Studies (UDBS)-Accounting Option Or Diploma in Business Administration-Accounting Option

(a) Competencies
(i) Technical
• Financial Management
• Knowledge of Accounting procedures
• Thorough understanding of Accounting Principles and financial management;
• Planning organizing and budgeting skills;
• Computer literate;

(ii) Behavioral
• Effective communication
• Time Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ethics and Integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for others
• Honesty