1. POSITION       :           PROJECT FIELD OFFICER

DUTY STATION   :           QUTHING DISTRICT

Overall Scope of Work

The Project Field Officer will be responsible for field activities and will be reporting to the Project Manager, for the achievement of the project objectives of “Integrated Watershed Management for Improved Agro-pastoral Livelihoods in the Sebapala Sub-catchment”.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the project and stakeholders of various institutions including line ministries, Civil Society Organizations, academic institutions and the private sector
• Responsible for the implementation of project activities in the district within sub-catchments  project area
• Conduct capacity assessment of the stakeholder institutions and analyze their development activities/projects for improved environmental management
• Identify opportunities for synergies with other developmental activities /projects ongoing
• Keep record of all interactions conducted with stakeholders and provide summary report and feedback to Project Manager on monthly basis
• Facilitate the service provided for awareness raising and publicity campaigns to target audiences with specific messages and programs of the project in the district within the Project Areas
• Provide input to management and technical reports from the district to PMU and other documents described for the overall project operations

Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persona management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality technical reports.
• Solid skills in working and collaborating with line ministries civil societies, user groups local authorities and a team builder is a requirement
• Ability coordinate and supervise team members

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Environment or Natural Resource Management, plus a minimum of three (3) years professional experience. 
• Trainings in participatory methods/approaches is an added value.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Environment or Natural Resources Management plus a minimum of five (5) years professional experience in the project field work.
  • Prior experience in multi-stakeholder process(engagement, planning, monitoring) is an added-value.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English.

Duration of the Assignment

The duration of the assignment will be 3-year, renewable based on satisfactory performance.

2. POSITION        :            FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

DUTY STATION    :            MASERU,LESOTHO

Overall Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Finance and Administration Officer will take responsibility for all accounts and finance transactions and maintain all accounting documentation in good order. The duties will be performed in line with achievement of the project objectives of “Integrated Watershed Management for Improved Agro-pastoral Livelihoods in the Sebapala Sub-catchment”. 

Main tasks and Responsibilities

• Support in the preparation of Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB)
• Analyzing payment requests and reconciliation with approved documentation including purchase orders and contracts
• Posting payment invoices into financial management systems in line with approved work plans.
• Assist in preparation of biannual consolidated statements of project accounts as an integral part of the Management Information System to be submitted to the Project Oversight Committee, and subsequently to UNDP.
• Put mechanism in place to ensure that fixed assets are well accounted for and regular verification is undertaken of the condition of assets and their location.
• Preparing bank reconciliations for the project accounts.
• Assisting in review of invoices and supporting documents before any payments are processed.
• Following up on outstanding advances both to staff and service providers.

Assisting in ensuring budgetary controls to ensure that no payment is done unless there 

• is sufficient budgetary provision.
• Facilitate systematic and accurate recording/filing and maintaining of accounting records.
•     Prepare the Share of Expenditures (SOE’s) and the Withdrawal Application (WAs) to UNDP for   timely replenishment.
• Assist in the reporting of any in-kind co-financing mobilized for the project from government  beneficiaries and other third-party contributors.
• Participating in the Audit exercises, providing auditors will all information and documentation required
• Prepare salary and remit tax deductions in timely way.
• Withholding Tax is recovered from payments, remitted and Tax Certificates are issued to suppliers.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills. Versatility, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and well-versed in the use of Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of private sector partners and government representatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration, Accounting, Finance, General Accountancy; affiliate professional accountant, plus five (5) years relevant experience in the accounting field.
• Postgraduate Degree in any of the qualifications listed above is added advantage

Language Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English.

Duration of the Assignment

The duration of the assignment will be three (3)year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance.

Applications should be hand delivered to the Ministry of Forestry, Range and Soil Conservation Offices on or before 14th October 2022.