SNV is a
not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the
Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in
38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global teams
of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip
communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and
connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic
services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own
development.
Background
SNV has worked in Tanzania since the 1971 and currently has offices in Dar es
Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha and satellite
office in Iringa. In alignment with our
Corporate Strategy, SNV Tanzania focuses on three sectors namely Agriculture,
Renewable Energy and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WaSH).
SNV Tanzania is currently implementing a portfolio of agricultural projects
with various partners and donors to strengthen value chain actors in red meat,
dairy, edible oilseeds and staple foods as well as promoting inclusive business
arrangements between smallholder farmers and large enterprises. The objective
is to enhance food security, improve the livelihoods of smallholders, and
strength the environmental sustainability of agricultural production in the
face of a changing climate
Overview of the
Position
Project Administrator can be positioned:
Dedicated to Various
projects; reporting to Project Manager or assigned supervising Project
Administrator, functionally reporting to Finance Officer
Supporting several projects; reporting to Finance Officer
Supporting the Finance Officer; reporting to Finance Officer
Purpose of the Job
Collect, record (financial) data into systems, analyse, take appropriate
actions in case of deviations, prepare the financial reports including HR
and/or project related data to the donor and to SNV according the donor- and
SNV project management- , accounting- and control framework policies and
procedures and under guidance and directions of the Project Manager and/or
Finance Officer in order to ensure full administrative compliance, data
accessibility and accurate insights at any time for the relevant project(s)
Responsibilities
Finance project administration support
Familiarize with the
project proposal budget, the translation to the relevant project document as
per the project management procedures, all donor requirements, reporting dates
& formats and SNV internal reporting requirements
Record financial transactions according to instructions of Project Manager,
project management procedures and SNV accounting procedures, into the SNV
financial administration system and identify and address any bottlenecks in
processing
Monitor if all financial transactions are done according to donor and SNV
authorizations and procedures, especially the procurement regulations
Follow up on project related receipts and payments, reconcile bank balances,
prepare financial transactions and manage liquidity levels of the project,
based on guidelines of the Donor, Finance Officer and SNV accounting procedures
and internal control frameworks
Take care of petty cash and supplier payment in case project is based outside
the SNV field office
Documentation
Assure that all supporting documents for donor reporting are made available
according to donor requirements and as per project management procedures
Organize, document and archive relevant documentation, keep files complete and
up to date and maintain quality and accessibility of archive and files, conform
administrative procedures and filing procedures as laid down in ICF and local
law/instructions
Human Resources
Administration
Process the master data mutation forms; assist the PM in monitoring the monthly
project time writing.
Assist the time registration of LCBs/consultants if required
General Support (if
applicable/assigned)
Keep agenda’s up to date, arrange meetings and appointments, receive and answer
phone calls and emails, draft correspondence, signal bottlenecks in planning
and suggest solutions based on requests of team and agreed general support
routines
Logistics Services
(if applicable/assigned)
Make travel arrangement for project members, attend visitors, manage the
project fleet, provide basic ICT support and arrange the project procurements
based on the authorization, guidelines and with the approval of the Project
Manager
Supervision/management
of staff (if applicable/assigned)
Coordinate activities and distribute work over the project support staff
members, coach and appraise own staff
Competencies
Required
Adaptability, Flexibility, Integrity, client Orientation, exactness, Result
oriented.
Candidate profile
Bachelors of Accounting or Finance while Master’s degree in Finance and
Accounting and CPA will be an added advantage.
Proven track record in auditing especially of international organization.
Strong knowledge of the international organization and the developing world in
Tanzania and/or Africa will be an added advantage;
Strong communication, reporting and applied analytic skills are required.
Experience in procurement management.
Contract Duration:
Two (2 Years and 8 Months), with a possibility for extension.
Desired start date: 1st December 2015
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your
current salary and compensation package, toTanzaniaHR@snvworld.org before 20th
October 2015
More information about SNV
For more information about SNV and its work, please refer to our website:
www.snvworld.org
Closing date:
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Type of contract:
Local
