Finance Officer Intern (Applications closed)

The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) is an umbrella body of Civil Society Organizations working in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management in Malawi. The Network’s mission is to coordinate civil society organisations and influence a desired change in climate change and disaster risk management-related policies, practices, and attitudes through research, advocacy, model projects, networking, and capacity building, with an overall objective of building community resilience to the impacts of climate change. CISONECC comprises national and international NGOs, other networks, alliances, and research institutions, with a secretariat based in Lilongwe.

CISONECC is intending to recruit a Finance Intern.

Position: Finance Intern

Reporting: Finance and Administration Manager

• Assist in budgeting and financial planning for various projects and for the organization.
• Ensure supporting documents are in place to support finance officers in preparing project financial reports.
• Assist in timely capture and reporting of financial data into QuickBooks.
• Assist in organizing RFQs, sourcing quotations, and managing invoices for procurements.
• Assist in organizing procurement documentation in liaison with the internal procurement committee chairperson.
• Support in updating and reporting on the implementation of the procurement plan.
• Maintain bookkeeping and update all ledgers for the network and projects.
• Update the cashbook and perform bank reconciliation for project accounts.
• Prepare cheques, payment vouchers, and process payments.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensure all payments are properly liquidated.
• Ensure proper filing of all financial transaction documents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting software (preferably QuickBooks).
• General understanding of procurement policies and procedures.
• Proactive, confident, and enthusiastic self-starter.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience in budgeting, procurement, and financial management for projects or institutions.

Application Process

Interested applicants should send a motivation/cover letter and resume, including names and contacts of three traceable referees, to:

The Finance and Administration Manager
Civil Society Network on Climate Change
P.O. Box 1036, Lilongwe.

Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to our office at Area 49, Opposite Good Hope Private Clinic, Church Close Street, Plot No. 49/2/446/2, New Gulliver, Lilongwe, Malawi.

Applications can also be sent via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

More details can be found on our website: www.cisoneccmw.org or our social media pages: Facebook (Civil Society Network on Climate Change) and Twitter (@cisonecc_malawi).

CISONECC upholds its duty to safeguard, protect, and promote the welfare of its stakeholders. We are committed to ensuring our safeguarding practices reflect statutory responsibilities, government guidance, and comply with best practices and partners’ requirements.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 7th March 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.