Reference number: 2479
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Bogor, Indonesia
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Finance Assistant - Budgets & Planning
Overview
Under supervision of Finance Manager, this position will review the pre-award proposal budgets and ensure full cost recovery methodology is followed to cover CIFOR-ICRAF non-research expenses and specific research unit’s costs, support the annual CIFOR-ICRAF’s annual Program of Work and Budget process in compliance with current policies and procedures, implement financial processes, methodologies, procedures in OCS related to budgeting, forecast, analysis of variances and financial reporting at the institutional level, also ensure that CIFOR-ICRAF policies on full cost recovery and laid down donor regulations are adhered to in all donor proposal budgets.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Pre-Award proposal development
Support Finance Officer in the development of proposal budgets and budget narratives in collaboration with Resource Mobilization Unit and the Research Themes
Ensure an accurate full cost recovery methodology to cover CIFOR-ICRAF non-research expenses and specific research units’ costs
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant donor policies, regulations, and procedures
Ensure the organization’s policies on full cost recovery and laid down donor regulations are adhered to in all donor proposal budgets
2. Centre Funds Monitoring and Annual Budgeting
Monitor the Center funds budgets and expenditures and working closely with Principal Investigator (PI) in updating the projection of center funds
Prepare financial updates and analysis of center funds and share the report with PI
Monitor the workflow status of budget input in the system and follow up the corrective action to the respective units
Liaise with System Development Team to solve any technical issue in the budget system
Monitor the status of high probability proposals in collaboration with Resource Mobilization Unit and Research Themes
Ensure the CIFOR-ICRAF Rolling budget is up to date
3. Management and Other Stakeholders Reporting
Support Finance Manager in preparation of monthly performance reports and analysis including funding status and CIFOR-ICRAF burn rate consequently indicating indirect cost recovery
Monitor the burn rate status under unit / region that are assigned and provide the analysis
Collaborate with the Grants Accounting Team in providing necessary reports and in analyzing of grants burn rates and indirect cost recovery status
Support Finance Manager in the preparation of all reports (including ad hoc reports), information and data required or requested by Integrated Leadership Management Group (ILMG) and the Board of Trustees
4. Internal Controls
Implement internal control systems that ensure CIFOR-ICRAF attains its objectives, produce accurate and reliable data for decision making
Ensure compliance with policies and safeguard of CIFOR-ICRAF assets
5. Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor
Education, knowledge and experience • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related fields
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial and accounting services
• Experience in budget development
• Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals
• Familiar with project management
• Strong computer skills in word processing, databases and other relevant office applications
• Fluent in written and spoken English
Terms and conditions • This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience
• The appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources
• The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor-icraf.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process The application deadline is 12 Apr 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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