Finance and Administrative Officer

About the role

The Finance and Administrative Officer is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Botswana, responsible for supporting the financial management and administrative operations of Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) Botswana.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Assist with financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Manage invoices, receipts and payments while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and national regulations.
• Handle general office administration such as record‑keeping, meeting and event coordination, and procurement support.
• Maintain organisational documentation and work closely with program teams to align financial and administrative processes with project activities.

Required profile

• Strong finance and accounting skills, including budgeting, expenditure tracking and basic financial analysis.
• Proficiency in administrative and office management tasks, such as document control and scheduling.
• Ability to use digital tools and software (spreadsheets, accounting systems, word processing, collaboration platforms).
• Relevant diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and commitment to environmental sustainability, youth empowerment and gender equality.

Required skills

• Spreadsheets
• Accounting systems
• Word processing
• Collaboration platforms