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Job Description

CNFA, an international NGO based in Washington, D.C., is recruiting for the USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) program in Malawi, based in Lilongwe. The F2F Program works to generate rapid, sustained economic growth in the agricultural sector through short-term technical assistance provided by U.S. volunteers and supported by our highly trained local staff. Volunteer assignments are provided along targeted value chains among a variety of stakeholders including farms and farmer cooperatives, agro-processors, financial institutions, industry associations, and government institutions.

CNFA Malawi currently wishes to hire the services of an Office Manager/Accountant.

Position: Office Manager/Accountant

The Office Manager/Accountant assists the country director with all administrative and accounting aspects of program implementation. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the accounting and administration function of the programs;
• Prepare monthly expense reports to be sent to home office;
• Ensure compliance of project expenditures, including personnel costs, administrative expenses, and operating costs with USAID regulations and Malawian law;
• Maintain necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with USAID and CNFA guidelines;
• Coordinate travel logistics for CNFA staff, F2F volunteers, and other visitors;
• Ensure office is kept clean and in an orderly condition, manage the flow of visitors to office locations, and maintain stock of office supplies and equipment;
• Other administrative duties as required by the country director.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business, or related area of study required;
• Two years professional experience in accounting, operations management, or business desired prior experience on USAID-funded project desired;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required;
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks online desired;
• Fluency in English and Chichewa (written and spoken) required;
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.

How to apply

To apply please send your C.V. and cover letter to the following e-mail address:


Email: info@cnfamalawi.org 


The closing date for applications is January 17, 2021 but interviews may be conducted as soon as a shortlist of suitable applicants has been realized.

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Skills Required

• Accounting
• Computer skills
• Attention to Detail
• English Fluency
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organisational Skills
• USAID Regulations
• Quickbooks
• Chichewa Fluency

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