Lieu

Brussel

Fonctions

Gestion de projets et programmes
RH et Finances

Date de validité

07/07/2024

Program & Finance Controller

AgriCord is an alliance of 13 “agri-agencies” from Asia (1), Belgium (2), Brazil (1), Canada (Québec, 1), Finland (1), France (2), Germany (1), Netherlands (1), Senegal (1), Spain (1) and Sweden (1). Agri-agencies are non-profit organisations for international Co-operation and partnerships with structural links to the farmers’ organisations in their home countries. The agri-agencies cooperate with farmers’ organisations in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean for their organisational development, to improve their services to farmers, to run their economic businesses in a more profitable, sustainable and transparent way and effectively represent farmers’ voices in value chains and with policy makers.   

AgriCord operates as a network, with a small central office based in the European centre of Brussels, currently working with 9 staff members. AgriCord  manages a multi donor portfolio  of programmes implemented by agri-agencies and farmers’ organisations.  

PROGRAM & FINANCIAL CONTROLLER –  1.0 FTE 

 

Key responsibilities 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related to AgriCord network and programs financed by various donors    

 

  •  Act as a focal point for member agri-agencies in six monthly financial reporting for different multilateral and bilateral donors. This includes providing guidance, revising, verifying and consolidating program level financial reports, with a focus on compliance. 
  • Follow-up coherence between work plans and budgets in collaboration with program managers. 
  • Support consolidation of narrative program reports  
  • Design and deliver capacity building and knowledge management workshops on financial management topics and thematic issues. 
  • Revise accounting operations for regular closing of the accounts and for the annual institutional audit  
  • Coordinate program audits with auditors and member agri-agencies 
  • Support the preparation of grant proposals, particularly the budgeting 
  • Contribute to the coordination and facilitation of the alliance level working groups, including the Audit Commission of AgriCord 
  • Assist with all other programme management & financial tasks as required, particularly with administrative processes such as contracting with implementing partners and administrative follow-up with the donors. 

 

 

Expériences / Formation

Requirements 

  • Master ‘s degree in a relevant area of work  
  •  Some relevant experience in program/project administration and management, including the financial aspects, preferably in international cooperation 
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and accounting software (we work with Exact Online) is considered an asset 
  • Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with partners and stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds.  
  • High level of flexibility, able to adapt to a variety of tasks. 
  • Team player, proactive problem solver with a collaborative working approach  
  •  Experience of working in a multicultural setting 
  • Interest and/or professional background in agriculture, forestry, farmers’ organisations and cooperatives is an asset. 
  • Good knowledge of English and French, knowledge of Spanish or Dutch is an asset 
  • Have a valid work permit for Belgium and willingness to reside in Belgium during his/her employment. Occasional duty travel might be required. 

 

Salaire

This function gives you the chance to be part of a driven and dynamic multicultural team of highly motivated colleagues and an innovative global network.  

 We offer flexibility to our employees with the possibility to telework a maximum of 2 days/week from home office and minimum of 3 days a week in the office 

  • For this position we offer you a competitive salary for the Belgian based non-profit sector (approximately 3 000 € gross for 3 years of relevant experience), plus fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, end-of-year bonus, extended leave entitlements, group and hospitalization insurance. 
  • This function gives an opportunity to operate internationally and contribute to the farmers organizations innovation, development and strengthening.  
  • Start date: immediately, subject to mutual agreement. 
  • Interested? Apply at once and before the 7th of July 2024 to Kris Goossenaerts, kris.goossenaerts@agricord.org , including a detailed CV, motivation letter and contact details. 

 

AgriCord is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. 

Comment postuler

Interested? Apply at once and before the 7th of July 2024 to Kris Goossenaerts, kris.goossenaerts@agricord.org , including a detailed CV, motivation letter and contact details. 

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