Thursday, February 12, 2015

Administrative/Finance Assistant - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture



Administrative/Finance Assistant - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
IITA-CIP - TZ-ADM-007-NRS-MOR

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (lIT A) on behalf of The International Potato Center International (CIP) is seeking to recruit self-motivated Administrative/Finance Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the CIP project in Tanzania, known as the ISTA Tanzania Project.

Background:
The International Potato Center (CIP), is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on genetic resources of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other Andean roots and tubers, crop genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management and sustainable management of natural resources. Please refer to our website for more information:

Duty Station: This is a Nationally Recruited Position and the incumbent will be based at CIP office in Morogoro. CIP in Tanzania is hosted by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (lITA).

Key Responsibilities:
Monthly preparation of the cash flow and analysis of advance accounts, petty cash accounts, reimbursements, payments and any other accounts related with the operations of the office
Monthly bank reconciliations
Funding status control including Budget monitoring and analysis
Control of fixed assets and management of Office Insurance cover (including vehicles)
Control of tax recovery and remittance to relevant Government authorities
Filing of accounting information duly supported by invoices or contracts
Administration
Maintenance of office decor, ensuring availability of office stationery and sundry
Make travel arrangements for staff, CIP visitors and collaborators
Arranging staff meetings, project workshops and taking minutes
Handling of motor vehicle maintenance, service and supervising the drivers.
Keep inventory and manage maintenance of office equipment
Handle telephone calls/faxes, receive and assist visitors to the office
Organize and maintain filling system for the office
Implementation of CIP policies and procedures
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager

Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Accounting or other related formal academic qualifications.

At least 3 years relevant experience of which 2 years should be in a similar (Accounts/administrative) position, preferably in an'
International Organization or Foreign Mission.

Good knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of government and related agencies.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Good judgement and a high level of respect for confidentiality.
Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload;
Take initiative and work under pressure.

High level of computer skills with ability to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Fluent in oral and written English.
General information:
The initial contract for the position is for two years: renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited
position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the

Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25, Mwenge - Coca-Cola Road, Mikocheni Industrial Area P.O. Box 34441, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania .

Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email.If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left hand side of your envelope.

Please note that any applications without the reference indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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