Finance & Administration Director

About the role

ThinkWell Uganda is seeking a Finance & Administration Director to lead the establishment and management of operational functions for a new USG State Department‑funded programme. Reporting to the Chief of Party and matrixed to the CFO and Operations team, the role is based in Kampala and will oversee finance, procurement, human resources and office administration.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise a team of approximately five finance and admin staff, ensuring effective day‑to‑day office operations.
• Lead procurement activities, including vendor management, bid evaluation, contract negotiation and maintenance of an annual procurement plan.
• Oversee financial reporting, tracking, and compliance with USG regulations and Ugandan law.
• Manage human‑resource functions such as recruitment, payroll, benefits, and staff development.
• Coordinate office setup tasks: government and tax registration, IT equipment, utilities, transport and accommodation logistics.
• Maintain accurate records of financial and contractual documentation and support knowledge‑management processes.
• Assist with the transition from the Professional Employer Organization once local registration is complete.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in finance, administration, procurement and HR within a Ugandan or similar regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of USG compliance requirements and public‑sector financial operating standards.
• Proven people‑management skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and scale office operations, including legal and tax registration.
• Ugandan nationality is encouraged.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Ugandan law and USG compliance frameworks.
• Experience with procurement processes and vendor management.
• Financial reporting and budgeting expertise.
• Human‑resource administration and payroll systems.
• Office management and IT equipment oversight.

What we offer

• Full‑time position with a national benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the launch of a high‑impact development programme.
• Professional growth within an international NGO environment.