April 25, 2024
Job Opportunity
NTFP-EP Asia is hiring a Finance PA for the AFOCO-NTFP-EP-Asia Project “Capacity Building on Enhancing Resilience to Forest Fire and Strengthening Local Livelihood and Market Linkages” in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (AFOCO CLMV Project). The CLMV Finance PA will work closely with the Project Coordinator for the effective implementation, monitoring, recording and reporting of the project activities.
This is a full-time work with a 6-month probationary period. The salary range is PhP30,000 to PhP40,000 gross per month commensurate to qualifications, with basic government-mandated benefits. This position is open to Philippine-based applicants only.
APPLY on or before 31 May 2024 (Friday) 5 PM with requirements below:
- Email Curriculum Vitae/Resume and application letter to applications@ntfp.org
addressed to THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the subject “CLMV Finance PA, Family Name of applicant”. Please use this format for your CV & application letter submissions – FAMILYname CV or Application Letter - Fill-up a form on this link: https://forms.gle/XLDto1jdqnuUrnNRA
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 2 years work experience in program implementation and monitoring, focusing on financial recording, reporting and analysis;
- Preferably with 1-year work experience with a regional/ international development organization, non-governmental organization or civil society organization;
- Good database and data analysis skills;
- A university degree in Accounting or Business Administration/Management;
- A working knowledge of Quick Books and Net Suite Accounting Programs;
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a multicultural environment and a team player;
- Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office365 programs and online platforms;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A self-starter and deadline-driven;
- Willing to travel and flexible at work;
- Knowledge of and interest on issues related to natural resource management, indigenous peoples’ and women’s rights is an advantage.
- Can exercise high level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
ANNEX A – JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Finance Project Assistant (PA)/ AFOCO CLMV
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Project Coordinator – AFOCO CLMV
COORDINATES WITH: NTFP-EP Asia Finance Coordinator, AFOCO CLMV Project Technical Officer, NTFP-EP Asia Executive Director, NTFP-EP Asia Operations Director, All NTFP-EP Asia staff, Consultants and Country Partners
The Finance PA will work closely with the AFOCO CLMV Project Coordinator for the effective implementation, finance monitoring, recording and reporting of the project activities funded by AFOCO and ASEAN Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF).
As a Finance PA, (s)he will be responsible for the following:
- Supervision of the finances concerns of the AFOCO CLMV project.
- Setting up of the financial systems in the project areas (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) to conform with the requirements of AFOCO and AKCF.
- Maintaining a digital record of all project financial transactions, documents, and other important information.
- Timely submission of all required project financial reports to AFOCO and AKCF.
- Coordinating daily financial tasks with the financial management team of NTFP-EP Asia and other NTFP partners in the CLMV project sites to optimize project implementation.
- Facilitating the timely gathering, recording, financial analysis and reporting of financial data and information during project implementation to be used for assessment, evaluation and planning exercises.
- Contributing to knowledge management and documenting lessons learned to facilitate continuous improvement of project implementation activities.
- Performing other tasks and backstopping other regional work and partnerships related to his/her job designation and corresponds to his/her capacity, as may be assigned by the AFOCO CLMV Project Coordinator.
Duty Station is in NTFP-EP Asia Quezon City office with occasional travels in the region.
NTFP-EP operates on a compressed work week from Mondays to Thursdays.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
NTFP-EP is an equal opportunity employer and values the diverse backgrounds of all its applicants. It follows the principles of honesty, trust and respect. It does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind, such as cases involving gender, race, color, age, religion, citizenship, disabilities, sexual orientation, senior citizen status, or any other protected status. This policy follows all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in the Philippines and/or in the CLMV country where the employee or applicant is based.
