RECOFTC JOB VACANCIES 2024
RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based, and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have more than 37 years of experience working with people and forests and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the UN Global Goals.
RECOFTC operates in the Asia-Pacific region, with country program offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam.
RECOFTC Indonesia is seeking an Assistant Accounts and Administrative Officer for its Lacuna Project. This position is open to Indonesian nationals and offers a 12-month contract. The possibility of extension depends on project funding availability and satisfactory performance.
About the project
RECOFTC Indonesia is implementing the “Advancing Oil Palm Mapping with Social Forestry and Machine Learning” project. Supported and administered by the Meridian Institute, which serves as the Secretariat for the Lacuna Fund, this initiative aims to enhance data accessibility and improve data quality for local communities in key areas across Sumatra and Sulawesi. The project focuses on several communities, including the Betara community in Jambi, the Pelalawan community in Riau and multiple communities near national parks in Sulawesi. Specifically, it targets the Barugae, Cenrana Baru and Rompegading communities near Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park in South Sulawesi and the Tamalaea community near Gandang Dewata National Park in West Sulawesi. In collaboration with our core partner, Spatial Informatics Groups (SIG), the project will develop comprehensive data sets to enhance understanding and support mitigation efforts related to the impacts of forest conversion, particularly oil palm cultivation, on forests and climate change in Southeast Asia.
Tasks and duties
The Assistant Accounts and Administrative Officer will be a member of the Indonesia team, working under the supervision of the Accounts and Administration Officer. This role is responsible for reviewing expenditure supporting documents, maintaining updated financial and accounting records for RECOFTC Indonesia projects and providing administrative support to the Indonesia team.
Specific tasks and duties include:
- Review monthly project expenditure documents from the field to ensure they are accurate and complete
- Monitor expenditures against detailed budget plans for target cantonments and project partners using Excel spreadsheets
- Maintain financial records for advance payments, follow-up on them and report any long outstanding advances to the Accounts and Administrative Officer
- Track and report on outstanding invoice settlements related to projects
- Manage the project petty cash fund in Indonesia Rupiah, conduct monthly expenditure summaries and perform bank reconciliations
- Reconcile project funds with bank balances each month
- Assist with internal and external audit processes for RECOFTC Indonesia and its donors
- Arrange logistics for meetings, workshops and staff travel
- Procure goods, supplies and services in accordance with RECOFTC, donor and project policies
- Maintain filing systems and manage project-related mail and official documents
- Ensure that sufficient office and project supplies are available
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Accounts and Administrative Officer and the project manager
Qualifications and experience
The Assistant Accounts and Administrative Officer should have the following essential qualifications and experience.
Essential
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related fields
- Minimum of two years working experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a non-profit organization
- Familiarity with accounting, labour and auditing regulations in Indonesia
- Knowledge and experience in systems applications and products for data processing such as SAP
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- People-oriented and results-driven approach
- Indonesian nationality
Desirable
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with donors’ requirements and procedures
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both individually and in groups
- Ability to work effectively as an active team member
RECOFTC’s core values
At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job-specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes, and skills:
- Embrace innovation
- Adapt to and learn from challenges
- Nurture commitment, responsibility, and ownership
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Commit to sustainability
- Cultivate participation, gender equality, and social inclusion
- Prioritize well-being
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should explain why the candidate believes they are suitable for the position, including salary expectations, and provide current contact information for three referees, including recent supervisors. Applications can be submitted by clicking “Apply Now“.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. RECOFTC offers a competitive compensation package.