About CNFA
CNFA is a US-based non-profit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. 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.
STTA: Finance Intern
Location: Abuja – Nigeria
Project: USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity
Country: Nigeria
Job Type: Internship
Reporting line: Accountant
Program Description
The five-year USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity aims to strengthen the enabling environment for agribusiness finance and investment. To achieve this goal, the Activity focuses on four interrelated components: (i) improving the enabling environment for agricultural sector growth, (ii)broadening access to finance by mitigating the credit risks of agribusinesses; (iii) promoting and facilitating investment opportunities for agribusinesses to expand and scale up operations; and (iv) sustainably enhancing the performance of agribusiness micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs). In line with the U.S. and Nigerian governments’ commitment to growing the non-oil-based economy, these efforts will increase the depth, breadth, dynamism, and competitiveness of Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. The Activity operates in seven states of Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger along soybean, maize, aquaculture, rice, and cowpea value chains.
Job Purpose
Working within the Programme, finance and operations, the job holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Feed the Future Agribusiness Investment Activity:
• Support in planning, project implementation in line with the organization’s goal.
• Assist in a wide range of tasks which the team undertakes in the implementation of the activity.
Main Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing payment vouchers
• Update cash register with postings from cost point.
• Assist in checking tax updates and payments
• Assist in innovative implementation of activities for programme delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Arranging and coordinating programme meetings and activities, also ensure reports are written and submitted within the expected timeframe.
• Assist in gathering/photocopying of supporting documentations for payment vouchers and coding and filling of payment vouchers in arch file accordingly.
• Assist in tracking and following up on all outstanding advances to ensure timely retirement of project team.
•Ensure procurement records and vouchers follow organizational guidelines and procedures of federal and state regulations.
•Support to develop monthly financial reports and complete end of month close procedures.
•Carry out any other duty assigned.
Jobholder entry requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required.
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
• Completed one year (NYSC) National Youth Service Corps
• Accounting, Finance or similar degree, or relevant work experience
Skills (special training or competence):
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships to enable effective management of partnerships
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective action plans.
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
Core behaviours:
• Change and Improvement
• Communicating and Influencing
• Decision Making
• Team Working
• Planning and Organising
• High degree of integrity
• Active listener
Application Instructions
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a single MS word-formatted document consisting of:
a) A current CV (e.g. resume), containing evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications.
Emails should be sent to [email protected] Applicants MUST specify “Finance Intern” in the subject line. Only applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. Deadline for receiving applications is April 26, 2023.
