Admin & Finance Specialist at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, to expand exports, and to develop skills in the rural workforce. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened linkages to markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin & Finance Specialist

Location: Kaduna

Project Background

• CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for the USAID funded Feed the Future Nigeria and Nestle Maize Quality Improvement Partnership (M-QIP) project. This project will focus on enhancing the quality and safety of maize and soybeans in the Kaduna State by reducing aflatoxin and other contaminants.

Position Summary

• The Admin & Finance Specialist will be responsible for the overall financial, administrative, and procurement management of the project. This position reports directly to the Team Leader and is based in Kaduna.

Duties
Specific duties include:

• Manage all administrative, financial, and procurement processes;
• Ensure smooth implementation of project financial activities, including (but not limited to): timely and accurate bank reconciliations, invoicing, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations, financial projections, submission of monthly financial reports to CNFA HQ, etc.;
• Ensure all financial and procurement activities are in compliance with CNFA and USAID policies;
• Manage procurement of project supplies, services, and other items in accordance with CNFA and USAID policies;
• Oversee basic bank transfers and office accounting;
• Ensure timely payments to consultants and vendors.
• Oversee the management of the financial filing system (both paper and electronic), in coordination with CNFA’s internal controls;
• Oversee project start up and close out including country registration, VAT and other tax related issues, management of country bank accounts, etc.;
• Other duties as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications

• Nigerian National;
• Previous experience working in Kaduna State preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience providing administrative and financial support;
• Minimum of a Bachelors' degree or Higher National Diploma in Administration or Finance, or a professional certificate in administration or finance;
• Knowledge of banking and cash management activities;
• Ability to work well in diverse teams but also productive working individually with minimum supervision;
• Prior USAID or other international donor experience, knowledge of USAID regulations strongly preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe applications;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Oral and written fluency English mandatory.

Applications Closing Date
21st July, 2017.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the words “Nigeria Admin & Finance Specialist” in the subject line.