POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Administrative and Finance Assistant
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 Country Liaison Officer.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Management of files and other records in AVRDC Cameroon Office;
2. Processing advances and claims for payment and maintain the cash advance register for follow
up on the reimbursements of the advances;
3. Prepare all payments and disbursements, manage the petty cash and maintain accurate records
of transactions;
4. Prepare and monitor Cameroon Liaison Office’s quarterly budgets to ensure that financial
transactions are done in accordance with AVRDC’s financial rules and procedures;
5. Ensure timely and effective submission of financial reports to AVRDC WCA and headquarters;
6. Preparation of the reconciliation statement of all Cameroon Office bank accounts;
7. Assist to liaise with hosting organization (IITA) for all financial and personnel matters;
8. Provide general clerical support , including receiving ,screening and directing in-coming calls ,
mail and visitors;
9. Assist with administrative correspondence and logistics for seminars, workshops, training
courses and other meetings;
10. Assist with travel arrangements (tickets, visa, hotel booking, etc...) for center staff or visiting
collaborators and maintain a weekly travel roster;
11. Assist with purchasing and management of assets and office supplies, notably ensure regular
maintenance and appropriate use of all assets and equipments;
12. Ensure compliance of operations with the internal procedures of the Center and the laws and
regulations of Cameroon.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Must be a Cameroon national or have legal permit to work in Cameroon
2. Must hold at least a Bachelor Degree in Administration, Accounting or related discipline;
3. Minimum of three years working experience as Administrative and Finance Assistant or
Accountant preferable in a development project Head Office or an international organization;
4. Having at least one year of experience in project accounting and finance is and advantage
5. Must be computer literate (good mastery of Excel, MS word, an accounting software)
6. Must be capable of multitasking while paying attention to detail and delivering quality outputs
under short timelines and pressure
7. Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
8. Must be fluent in written and spoken English and French;
9. 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: +237 221 084 48; e-mail:
[email protected]
Closing Date:
The closing date of application is 2 weeks after publication or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.