About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) 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 34 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.
To learn more about our organization, please
visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
In close
coordination with the Southeast Asia (SEA) Management Services Leader, the Finance
Manager is responsible for managing the Finance functions in Southeast Asia
region. The incumbent provides supervision to the finance staff in accordance
with the work plan, aligned with the organizational strategy as well as the
goals and strategic needs of the region and country offices.
As head
of the Financial Services Unit in the region composed of 5 country offices and
a total annual budget of approximately US$ 10 million, the incumbent has the following
primary duties:
- Provide financial advice to the Senior Management
- Maintain and run the financial management systems, oversee and handle internal and external reporting requirements and establish financial internal controls to protect the Center/SEA assets and resources
- In close coordination with the SEA Management Services Leader, supervise the preparation of budgets for project proposals, review the financial aspects of contracts with donors and collaborating countries and institutions
- In close coordination with the SEA Management Services Leader, plan, coordinate and ensure the preparation of the budget for the Center’s annual POWB and its revisions, and communicate approved POWB to country offices and accountants in charge of respective countries for budget implementation and monitoring
- Participate in the development and implementation of the long- and short-term financial plans for the Center
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reports required by the Center/HQ, donors and other stakeholders
- In close coordination with the SEA Management Services Leader, coordinate with the Functional Unit Leaders (FULs) Human Resources Unit, Proposal Development Unit (HQ), Contracts and Grants (CGO-HQ and Financial Management Unit (HQ), Country Offices/Coordinators/Administrators, and other relevant offices regarding budget preparation, grant revenue projections, staff costs, comparative data and other accounting information
- Responsible for administration of all aspects of project accounting and budget accounting for the SEA and country offices, including maintaining databases and lists, compliance to reporting schedules and donor requirements, and all necessary coordination to support the work duly supported by the SEA accountants and country administrators across the region
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Requirements
- Registered Accountant with minimum education Master degree (S-2) in Accounting.
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of relevant Accounting experience is required at the national or international level, preferably in not-for-profit organization, in accounting supervisory position and grant management.
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in using SUN systems is desirable.
- Experience in project management.
Personal
Competencies
- Good project
management and organizational skills
- Good financial
accounting skills
- Good written and
verbal English proficiency
- Good analytical
skills
- Good contract
interpretation skills
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal
opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working
environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly
encourage applications from qualified women. This is a national position and
will be for an initial period of two (2)
years, renewable subject to 3 (three) months probation period, assessment of performance, continued
relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
- Detail curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees, 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 “Application
for FINANCE MANAGER” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until February 28, 2014
or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. Please note that only short-listed applicants
meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
