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Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA)

JOB DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is an apex body for dairy farmers in
Malawi. The mission of MMPA is to alleviate poverty within rural households by
promoting and coordinating activities towards the advancement of dairy farming
in Malawi. MMPA protects the interest of dairy farmers, lobby for favourable
policies, facilitate dissemination of market information, and provide
technical support for improved milk production, milk marketing and creation of
linkages and networks for dairy farmers.

MMPA received funding from Financial Access for Rural Markets, Smallholders
and Enterprises (FARMSE) and We Effect for Implementation of Community Based
Value Chain Financing Project and Strengthening Dairy Sector Strategic Plans
Programme respectively. MMPA would like to use part of the funding from FARMSE
for the recruitment of a Project Accountant.

POSITION: Project Accountant (1)
DUTY STATION: Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Head Office in
Lilongwe.
CONTRACT DURATION: 29 Months renewable yearly

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling of the day-to-day Project financial management requirements.
Providing support and financial advice to The National Director and program
staff regarding donor funds tracking, project budgets and financial reporting.
Ensuring that all field expenditure supporting documents are properly and
securely filed.
Maintaining comprehensive internal controls on grant funds and sub-contracts
for services and goods
suppliers.
Coordinating the annual budgeting process and tracking of actual performance
against the budgets.
Keeping accurate and complete financial records with summary reports tracking
monthly revenue and
expenditure on all contracts at each month end.
Advising management on binding tax and employment national obligations.
Managing the disbursement and accounting of funds advanced to project staff
and goods and services suppliers.
Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual internal and
external financial reports.
Any other duty as directed by management from time to time.
THE PERSON

Should be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance Management or Accounting
with professional
accounting qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA and at least five years relevant
work experience. Those
with a Technician Diploma in accounting and professional accounting
qualifications should have at least 10 years relevant work experience. A
Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting will have an added advantage.
Should be familiar with donor funded projects and donor funds compliance
requirements and
documentation.
Should have practical knowledge in managing IFAD/USAID/DfID and EU funds
Should be a self-starter willing to work during odd hours when need be.
POSITION: Accountants Assistant (1)
DUTY STATION: Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Head Office in
Lilongwe.
CONTRACT DURATION: 29 Months renewable yearly

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling of the day-to-day organizational financial management requirements.
Keeping accurate and complete financial records with summary reports tracking
monthly revenue and
expenditure on all organizational contracts at each month end.
Ensuring salaries are transferred in a timely manner and maintains payroll
records.
Managing the disbursement and accounting of funds advanced to staff and
membership at large.
Managing the day-to-day effective administration of accounts and petty cash.
Responsible for the processing of all accounts payable and ensuring all
invoices are paid on time.
Managing banking activities and preparing monthly bank reconciliations.
Any other duty as directed by management from time to time.
THE PERSON

Should be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance Management or Accounting
with at least five years relevant work experience or a Technician Diploma in
Accounting with at least 10 years relevant work experience. Professional
accounting qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA will have an added advantage.
Should be familiar with donor funded projects and donor funds compliance
requirements and
documentation.
Should have practical knowledge in managing IFAD/USAID/DfID and EU donor
funds.
Should be a self-starter willing to work during odd hours when need be.
POSITION: District Project Coordinators (4)
DUTY STATION: Nkhatabay, Nkhotakota, Dedza and Mulanje.
CONTRACT DURATION: 28 Months renewable yearly

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to The Project Manager
Spending 75% to 80 % of time in the field supporting Financial Extension
Workers (FEWs).
Monitoring and supervision of Savings and Loan Group Trainers including MMPA
Financial Extension
Workers and Community Agents (CAs).
Assisting in preparations of annual and quarterly work plans and budgets.
Conducting MIS field officer performance analysis.
Management/supervision of MIS information flows to Savings and Loan Group
trainers.
Any other duties as assigned by management from time to time.
THE PERSON

Should be in possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Agribusiness,
Business Administration, Enterprise Development and Microfinance and any
relevant field. Should also have at least three years’ experience working with
Savings and Loan Groups.
Those in possession of a Diploma in Business Administration or Management,
Community or Rural
development should have at least five years’ experience working with Savings
and Loan Groups.
Should be willing to use a motorcycle.
Applications should be submitted by hand or email before Friday, 3rd July,
2020 to:

The National Director,
Malawi Milk Producers Association (MMPA),
Off Mtunthama Drive, Plot Number 3/203 in Area 3
P.O. Box 376, Lilongwe.
Email address: info@malawimilkproducersassociation.org CC:
brownphulusa@gmail.com

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