The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as ICRAF) in Southeast Asiais the region’s leading agroforestry research-in-development organization whichgenerates science-based knowledge about thecomplex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. Aspart of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty andenvironmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration withpartners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendationsfor increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and researchis conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We aresupported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research(CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, pleasevisit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
In collaboration with Finance Officer – Reports and Grants, theincumbent will assist the Economics and Policy Analysis Unit (EPU) projectofficer in processing partner/collaborator LOAs and payment, preparing grantreports, facilitating auditor’s sampling, updating grant and collaborator list.
For a detailed Job Description please visit http://www.worldagroforestry.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management
· At least 2 years of accounting and grants management experience
· Excellent command of Excel
· Strong background in financial management Systems
· Experience in using Agresso is advantage
Personal Competencies
§ Service-oriented
§ Goodwritten and oral English proficiency
§ Initiative,coordination and organizational skills
§ Demonstratesa good attitude in customer service orientation
§ Knowledgeof business; experience in all aspects of donor cycle
§ MSoffice: excel, word, access, power point, project manager
§ Abilityto work with all levels of staff across a multi-cultural, multi-layer, multi-discipline organization
§ Abilityto network and maintain close communication with peers and colleagues insimilar or related types of jobs in other Centre or similar organizations
§ Possessa high level of interpersonal and communication skills
§ Experiencein banking and financial services setting
§ Possessa high degree of flexibility and adaptability to various situations
Terms of offer
The WorldAgroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial andgender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotesexcellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This is anational position and will be for a period of 10 (ten) months.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position againstthe listed requirements and salary expectations.
- Detail curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of threereferees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit,World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate “Applicationfor Finance Assistant – Grants EPU” on their application letters and emailsubmissions.
Applications will be considered until 3 February 2017or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicantsmeeting the above requirements will be contacted.
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