The Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) (the Recipient) has received financing grant from its State Parties towards the cost of the Preparation of the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project (L-BWT) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount to payments under the contracts for management staff positions of the Project Management Office (PMO) of the L-BWT. The PMO will be based in Maseru, Lesotho.
VACANCIES ORASECOM is looking for a suitable candidate for the following position: –
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Responsibility:
Ensure an effective and efficient financial management and administrative service for the Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project (L-BWT), through:-
(i) provision of project accounting services e.g. maintenance of accurate financial records for the L-BWT and ensuring the efficient and effective processing of finance information; submitting monthly and quarterly reports within the stipulated deadlines; managing the payment processes and ensuring that the payments are in line with financial policies and procedures of ORASECOM; ensuring proper financial management and processes that will always lead to unqualified financial audit results; managing cash and bank transactions and completing account reconciliations for the Project; ensuring financial controls are in place and complied with and contribute to the improvement of financial policies and procedures; and
(ii) provision of administration services e.g. ensuring that the office is, as necessary, equipped with services and functioning smoothly (utilities, Information Technology (IT), communications, stationery etc.); being the first point of contact locally; managing relations with the key service providers for travel, ticketing, visa, hotel bookings, conferencing, IT, Security and office cleaning; leading the process of identifying and contracting service providers; maintaining and developing efficient electronic and paper filing systems to support own work and that of the Project; and maintaining contact details and database of service providers, hotels, conference and travel agencies.
Requirements:
(i) At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration and any Other Relevant Field;
(ii) At least 5 years’ experience with managing accounts for projects;
(iii) Demonstrate finance experience including the use of computerized accounts system and proven experience of working in finance environment;
(iv) Demonstrate experience in arranging logistics and travel support;
(v) Managing administrative and human resources functions independently;
(vi)Records management;
(vii) Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
(viii) Prior experience in a similar role and familiarity with the Orange-Senqu River Basin will be an added advantage.
Reporting: The successful candidate will report to the Project Coordinator, at the PMO.
FOR EACH POSITION
A. Term: One-year contract, renewable based on performance and possibility of extension of the project (tentatively estimated to cover the period February 2021 to March 2022).
B. Payment: A cost-to-the-company monthly remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on budget and experience.
C. Duty Station: The position will be based at the PMO office, to be established in Maseru, Lesotho. The ORASECOM Secretariat will help with obtaining of a work permit for a successful candidate, if required. The successful candidate will therefore be required to reside in Maseru at his or her own cost.
D. Interested candidates should submit their applications and comprehensive CVs to: [email protected]; copy: [email protected] not later than 29th January 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. For more details please check on the ORASECOM website www.orasecom.org