ABOUT FARM AFRICA
Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.
We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. We’ll increase our impact. Lift more communities out of poverty. Work with more corporate partners who share our vision. Open up more agricultural markets. Provide more expertise.
We’ll make change happen.
BACKGROUND
As part of the Growth for the Future program, Farm Africa Ethiopia has recently been awarded a grant from Sida to continue the market system entitled “Strengthening, Consolidating, and Sustaining/Scaling up the Market Systems Project for Improved Sustainable Livelihoods’ in Amhara. The project will be implemented by a consortium of partners of Farm Africa (Lead), ORDA and Mercy Corps. The overall goal of the project is contributing to food and nutrition security by developing a market system that works for the poor. Farm Africa will take a lead role for the project implementation, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, partner management and donor reporting. Farm Africa is looking for a qualified Cashier Accountant and Admin Assistant.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the Cashier Accountant and Admin Assistant position is to provide secretarial, record keeping and office support services, handles & manage petty cash of the project, prepare payment documents, effect payments, bank reconciliation, keep financial records and documentation as well as prepare reports of the project. In addition, she/he support the Project Coordinator to administer, control, monitor, and periodically summarize the extent of financial operations and performance of the project. She/he provides effective and efficient support and advice to the immediate supervisor and project team as required.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONISBILITES
Key areas of responsibilities are:
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
DURATION: One and half year
Education, qualifications & other knowledge
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
Our VALUES
EXPERT. Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED. Positive change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL. We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
BOLD. We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.