Administrative And Finance Assistant, Yaounde, Cameroon

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative and Finance Assistant Yaoundé, Cameroon

AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center is a nonprofit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. AVRDC conducts research and development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world through increased production and consumption of nutritious and health-promoting vegetables. AVRDC's Regional Office for West and Central (AVRDC-WCA) in Bamako (Mali) conducts vegetable research and development and provides training and information services with the goal of improving nutrition and livelihoods among small-scale farmers and consumers in West and Central Africa. AVRDC-WCA has a liaison office in Yaoundé (Cameroon). For more information on AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center, please visit our website: www.avrdc.org.

The Job:

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Cameroon national to provide general administration and finance support to the AVRDC-Cameroon team based at the liaison office in Yaoundé. The position reports to the Liaison Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Provide general clerical support, including receiving, screening and directing in-coming calls, mail and visitors;
2. Assist with administrative correspondence and logistics for seminars, workshops, training courses and other meetings;
3. Assist with travel arrangements (tickets, visa, hotel booking, etc...) for center staff or visiting collaborators and maintain a weekly travel roster;
4. Assist with purchasing and management of assets and office supplies, notably ensure regular maintenance and appropriate use of all assets and equipments;
5. Prepare all payments and disbursements, manage the petty cash and maintain accurate records of transactions;
6. Assist to liaise with hosting organization (IITA) for all financial and personnel matters
7. Ensure compliance of operations with the laws and regulations of Cameroon and the internal procedures of the Center.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Must be a Cameroon national or have legal permit to work in Cameroon
2. Must hold at least a BTS or HND in administration, finance or secretarial service or related discipline;
3. Must be computer literate (mastery of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, etc at the minimum);
4. Minimum of three years working experience as Administrative and Finance Assistant preferable in an international organization;
5. Must be capable of multitasking while paying attention to detail and delivering quality outputs under short timelines and pressure
6. Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary team;
7. Must be fluent in written and spoken English and French;
8. Must possess good communication and writing skills;

Appointment: The initial appointment is for two years, subject to a satisfactory probation period of six months. Subsequent renewals are based on performance and availability of resources. Salary and perquisites are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one recent passport size photograph, names and contact addresses (phone number and e-mail) of three referees, attested copies of degrees/experience certificates obtained, and a letter highlighting relevant work experience, including a statement explaining your interest in working for AVRDC- The World Vegetable Center. Send to: Liaison Officer, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, c/o IITA, B.P. 2008 Messa, Yaoundé, Cameroon; Tel: +237 2210 8448 , Cel: +237 9958 3623 / +237 76 35 62 02; Fax: +237 2223 7437; email: regine.kamga@worldveg.org.

Closing Date: The closing date of application is 15 January 2014 or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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