Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)
DUE: 05 DEC 2023
Program Description:
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is an international agricultural development organization, with headquarters offices in Washington DC, specializing in designing and implementing sustainable, market-led agricultural initiatives. CNFA builds strong local and global partnerships, incorporates innovative approaches into programs, and fosters inclusive development to offer enhanced opportunities to under-served groups. CNFA has worked in Southern Africa since 2002 and has completed various programs in the areas of agriculture input supply, rural marketing systems, soil fertility, agriculture finance, extension and organization development in Madagascar Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
CNFA has been an implementer of the Farmer-to- Farmer (F2F) Program in Zimbabwe since 2018, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The primary goal of the F2F program is to generate rapid, sustained economic growth in the agricultural sector. This is accomplished through technical assistance provided by short-term volunteer consultants from the United States- many with decades of agribusiness experience, and highly trained local staff. Also recently, CNFA commenced the implementation of the Non-Timber Forest Product Global Development Alliance (NTFP GDA) in Zimbabwe. NTFP GDA would be enhancing the resilience of vulnerable groups, and increase their income sustainably, through increased production and supply of NTFPs. Smallholder farmers and wild collectors of NTFPs would be integrated into structured markets, be supported to achieve improved quality for their produce, and empowered to implement
better natural resource management (NRM) activities across their communities.
CNFA is currently seeking a Bookkeeper to be based in Harare (English language skills required).
Position Summary:
The Bookkeeper/Office Manager assists the Country Director/Chief of Party with all administrative and accounting aspects of program implementation. This position will support two programs for CNFA in Harare, the Farmer-to-Farmer project and the NTFP GDA. The position will be based in the Farmer-to- Farmer offices
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee basic bank transfers, office accounting, and procurement processes;
Prepare monthly expense reports to be sent to home office;
Undertake monthly bank reconciliation by collecting and analyzing account information from relevant sources.
Manage volunteer and staff travel expenses and ensuring timely retirement of same;
Ensure compliance of project expenditures, including personnel costs, administrative expenses, and operating costs with USAID regulations and Zimbabwean law;
Maintain necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with USAID and CNFA guidelines;
Coordinate travel logistics for CNFA F2F staff, Program volunteers, and other visitors.
Ensure office is kept clean and in an orderly condition, manage the flow of visitors to office locations, and maintain stock of office supplies and equipment.
Other administrative duties as required by the Country Director
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of Accounting/ Finance experience with USAID funded or donor funded projects
required.
Computer literate (knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Applied experience with a computerized accounting system. Working experience with accounting
software, such as QuickBooks, CostPoint, or Sage, is an added advantage.
Effective negotiation skills
Excellent written and oral communication.
Excellent proficiency in Excel required.
Strong administrative and communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills additional local language proficiency is preferred.
Ability to work independently and in teams; take initiative and follow through on outstanding issues.
Pro-active in anticipating work requirements and problem solving.
Multitasker, with strong organizational skills including being able to assist with logistics and other
project related admin tasks.
TO APPLY
Candidates are invited to send their Motivation Letter in English; CVs in English; Contact
information, Email and Skype address to:
recruitment@cnfazim.org by 05 December 2023.