Project Assistant, Finance and Travel, Sub-Saharan Africa

CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation is an independent organisation that works to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mediation. Founded in 2000 by Nobel Peace Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, we have since grown to be a leader in the field of international peacemaking.

Within its Sub-Saharan Africa Programme, CMI works to contribute to the relevant peace processes in the region by facilitating dialogue among conflict parties, enhancing regional conflict resolution capacities and supporting regional bodies and national actors.

CMI is now seeking a fixed-term finance, travel and logistics-focused Project Assistant for its Sub-Saharan Africa Team to assist the implementation of the Sudan projects.

Your key responsibilities:

Providing administrative support to the Sudan team, focusing on travel arrangements, logistics, and budget administration;

Managing and coordinating travel arrangements of CMI organized activities, including flights, accommodation, and transportation, ensuring compliance with CMI and donor travel policies;

Assisting with budget planning, forecasting, and tracking, and supporting procurement processes, providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance;

Processing invoices, expense claims, and financial transactions, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payments;

Providing support to the project team as needed, including data entry, reporting, and ad-hoc tasks;

Arranging travel and logistical support for events and/or individuals.