Finance Assistant Position at Uganda Railway Museum
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) and with the support of the European Union (EU) and SOGEA/SATOM is setting up a national railway museum in Jinja.
For many years, Uganda’s railways, just like other elements of our built heritage, have been under threat. They have been unused or underused, with historical artefacts (such as equipment, engines and carriages) and buildings (such as stations and workers’ cottages) falling into disrepair. Loss of historic sites and artefacts means a lost connection with our shared past. Yet Uganda’s railways played a pivotal role in the economic, colonial and post-colonial development of the country. The railways brought communities together, allowing access to education and other facilities, and cementing national consciousness.
CCFU and URC wish to recognise and celebrate the story of Uganda’s historical railway lines; to explore the role the railway has played in the lives of Ugandan people who lived and worked along the line, its role in Uganda’s economic development. Our aim is also to promote the importance of conserving the historical properties and artefacts along the line as a source of common heritage. To this end, a book, Our Railways. Our History” has been published, and a national railway museum is being established at the Jinja railway station. There is a growing market niche for railway tourism across continents, with railway museums opened up in at least three African countries: Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Kenya.
The position
CCFU is looking for an individual with a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and financial management to support the financial management of the museum by processing transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets and reports, managing petty cash, and ensuring compliance with organisational and donor financial procedures while supporting the preservation and promotion of Uganda’s railway heritage. The position bearer will be based in Jinja and will report to the Railway Museum Manager, but will ultimately be accountable to the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer.
Other line management: CCFU management committee.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Financial management
- Ensure the efficient management of CCFU’s financial resources in accordance with internal policies and directives, and accepted financial standards
- Review and reconcile petty cash transactions on a monthly basis.
- Liaise with the senior finance and administration officer and support in preparing for audit exercises
- Provide support in following up on CCFU partners financial reporting for the funds disbursed
- Participate in CCFU fundraising exercise. i.e. Through suggestion of new fundraising ideas.
- Prepare payment vouchers for all financial transactions
- Carry out proper filing of financial documents and efficient stamping of all supporting documents.
- Prepare cashbooks for all CCFU running projects and monthly bank reconciliations for all CCFU bank accounts.
2. Procurement
- Support in soliciting quotations for specific needs; goods or services
- Support in confirming quality and quantity of goods/service delivery and maintaining accurate records of the same
- Contribute to the review and update of CCFU’s procurement policy
3. Equipment maintenance and supplies
- Ensure office equipment is insured and safety precautions are duly taken to safeguard them
- Maintain updated assets register and ensure all assets are engraved, and their depreciation is accurately calculated.
- Ensure safe, storage and maintenance of office equipment and supplies including replenishment of consumables (printer cartridges, stationery).
4. Programme and institutional support
- Support in programme financial monitoring and partner accountability
- Participate in CCFU’s programme planning, budgeting and reporting meetings as well as staff meetings and retreats.
Application deadline: Monday, 8th June 2026
If interested, please send us your application/motivation letter, CV and academic qualifications (in one PDF) to the:
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU)
Makerere Hill, off Bativa Road
P.O. Box 25517,
Kampala
or email ccfu@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug and copy trust@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug
