Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant
Location: Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Date: 03/12/2013
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Categories: Accounting / Finance / Auditing Administrative / Clerical
The World Agroforestry Centre
Job Details
The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which
generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in
agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to
bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems,
researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new
technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and
ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is
conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported
by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and
receive funding from over 50 different donors.
About the Position
Reporting to the Country Representative, the Administrative/Finance Assistant
will be responsible for the execution of day to day administrative and financial
duties to the ICRAF Tanzania Office.
job will specifically include the following duties and responsibilities:
• Coordinate administration issues in collaboration with relevant units at
ICRAF.
compliance with Tanzanian laws.
scientists and students to acquire necessary work permits in compliance with
existing Tanzanian laws.
(travel coordination, airfare, budgets, logistics etc).
(both financial and technical).
accompanying data for EA Regional Office
monthly reconciliations and prepare monthly expenditure forecasts.
payments, manage imprest and submit monthly statutory deductions to the
relevant authorities.
ICRAF staff and assist in the preparations of a country budget.
review payments request, purchase orders, and contracts for accuracy and
integrity before approval by the supervisor.
supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience
Accounting/Finance Degree or a relevant degree.
management qualification with a good understanding of budgeting and financial
management practices.
• Proficiency in database applications and MS office suite.
field of administration with Accounting or Finance in an NGO setting.
skills.
both written and spoken.
player and highly motivated.
Terms of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we
strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is
remunerated on local terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of
three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to apply
Prepare:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your
salary expectations.
and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
transcripts
•
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and
email addresses, and fax details, if available. Address these to:
The Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), via email to the
address provided. Indicate “Application for an Administrative and Finance
Assistant” on the application letter. Applications will be considered until –
18th March 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted.
To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
