• Regional office: West & Central Africa - Coastal & Humid Regions
  • Application deadline: December 6, 2026
  • In-person interviews: Dec. 2026

Overview

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realizing the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org

WorldVeg holds the world’s largest public collection of vegetable genetic resources. The Center’s vegetable breeding programs in Africa and Asia turn these resources into improved breeding lines and work with the public and private sectors to develop and scale new vegetable varieties for the benefit of smallholder farmers and consumers in lower-income countries. The Center also develops and promotes safer and more sustainable production and postharvest practices to make vegetable value chains more efficient with the ultimate aim of making vegetables more available, affordable, and accessible.

WorldVeg seeks to recruit a Senior Manager, Finance and Grants for an upcoming horticulture program operating in Senegal and The Gambia. Based in Thiès, Senegal, the position will provide senior financial leadership for a program that aims to establish Horticulture Business Networks (HBNs) and create employment opportunities for young women aged 18 to 35 in horticulture value chains across the two countries.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Financial Strategy, Planning and Budget Management
  • Lead the program’s financial planning, annual budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and periodic budget revisions across Senegal and The Gambia.
  • Provide financial analysis, expenditure tracking and management advice to support timely program decisions and effective resource allocation.
  1. Accounting, Treasury and Financial Reporting
  • Oversee accounting, reconciliations, cash and treasury management, financial records and the consistent application of WorldVeg financial procedures.
  • Prepare accurate, complete and timely financial reports for program leadership and authorized donor reporting channels, in line with grant agreements and applicable requirements.
  1. Grants and Partner Financial Management
  • Oversee grant financial administration, partner and subrecipient financial monitoring, fund disbursements, financial acquittals and supporting documentation.
  • Review partner budgets and financial reports, identify capacity gaps and provide guidance to strengthen partner financial stewardship and compliance.
  1. Internal Controls, Risk Management and Audit
  • Maintain effective financial controls, segregation of duties, financial risk assessments and measures to prevent fraud, corruption and misuse of resources.
  • Coordinate internal and external financial audits, respond to findings and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions.
  1. Team Leadership and Cross-functional Coordination
  • Supervise, coach and assess finance staff, promote consistent financial practices and strengthen financial management capacity across the program.
  • Coordinate with the Program Management Unit, procurement, operations, grants and HQ Finance on budgets, payments, reporting and financial decision-making.
  1. Ethics, Safeguarding and Institutional Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with WorldVeg policies, applicable grant conditions, financial regulations, confidentiality and records-management requirements.
  • Promote safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, anti-retaliation and safe reporting practices in financial operations and partner engagements; promptly escalate concerns through authorized channels.

Desired Background

  • Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects and multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Experience managing grants funded by bilateral, multilateral or philanthropic development partners, including complex donor compliance requirements.
  • Experience in grants, subrecipient financial management, donor compliance, audit coordination, and financial risk management.
  • Proficiency in financial management systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

Required Experience

  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills.
  • Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and donor compliance.
  • Sound knowledge of internal controls, risk management, accounting standards, and audit processes.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical financial management.
  • With proven Strong adherence to organizational policies, safeguarding principles, anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures, and confidentiality requirements.

Reward

This is a proposed Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position offering competitive remuneration and benefits under WorldVeg policies, subject to confirmation of the approved staffing plan and job classification. The anticipated appointment is fixed-term for three (03) years, subject to program funding and contractual approval. The starting date will be confirmed.

WorldVeg is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and inclusion. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?

Applicants should submit a letter by 6 December explaining their suitability and interest, a curriculum vitae, contact details of three referees and their availability to recruitment.wca-ch@worldveg.org. Please mention the position title in the subject line.

The World Vegetable Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

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