Good People International
Job Title: Accounting and Office Assistant & Agricultural Project Assistant
Location: Top Mandala, Blantyre, Malawi
Organization: GOOD PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL
Position Type: Full-time, 1-year contract (including a 3-month probation period)
Application Deadline: 2024.07.31
Organization Detail
• GOOD PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL (GPI) was established as an NGO in 1999 to combat poverty and disease across the globe and support people in need. Good People International, an international development NGO, holds a special status in UN ECOSOC.
GPI’s Vision & Mission
• GPI exist to make a joyful world where no one is suffering from poverty, disaster, and disease by means of relief and support for people to be self-reliant.
• GPI aims to be the leading humanitarian organization to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, and quality education.
• GPI is carrying out various projects to achieve its goals, such as health and medical, water, sanitation and hygiene, income generation, family-in-crisis support, and Humanitarian Assistance.
Job Description
Good People International Malawi branch is seeking diligent and organized individuals to join our team as Accounting and Office Assistants, as well as Agricultural Project Assistants. These roles involve managing various accounting tasks, providing administrative support to our office and agricultural projects, and executing agricultural project activities.
Position 1: Accounting and Office Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Tasks:
Maintain and prepare cashbooks and reconciliation statements.
Organize and manage receipts.
Calculate budget balances.
Monitor execution rates.
Prepare internal approval documents.
Manage account balances.
Report to headquarters.
Office Duties:
Assist with Child Sponsorship Program and agricultural office tasks.
Qualifications
Proven experience in accounting or related fields for at least a year.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite (Excel and Word).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or a related field from a university or college.
Experience with international organizations and NGOs.
Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and general computer proficiency.
Position 2: Agricultural Project Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Prepare project proposals.
Execute project activities.
Communicate with cooperative Communicate with Community& stakeholders.
Networking
Qualifications
Proven experience in agricultural project management or related fields for at least a year.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Word).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in agriculture or a related field from from university or college.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural programs (cooperative management) within government agencies, international organizations, or NGOs.
Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and general computer proficiency.
Contract Terms
Both positions are offered as a 1-year contract.
A 3-month probation period is included within the contract duration.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] by 2024.07.30 Please include the position you are applying for (“Accounting and Office Assistant” or “Agricultural Project Assistant”) in the subject line of your email.
Good People International Malawi branch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.