Overview
Administration & Finance Officer Jobs in Banjul, The Gambia at COLEAD.link
Title: Administration & Finance Officer
Company: COLEAD.link
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
🌱 We’re hiring: Administration & Finance Officer – The Gambia 🌱
Organisation: COLEAD
Programme: Sustainable Production for Resilient and Inclusive New Generations (SPRING)
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Independent consultancy agreement – 1 year (renewable)
About COLEAD & the Programme
COLEAD is a non-profit interprofessional association founded in 1973 whose main purpose is to facilitate and implement actions that increase the contribution of the agri-food sector to achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
COLEAD manages development projects in the agricultural and food sector in low and low-middle income countries, mainly financed by the European Union.
As part of the launch of the SPRING Programme in The Gambia, COLEAD is recruiting an Administration & Finance Officer.
The Role
Based in Banjul, the Administration & Finance Officer will provide administrative, financial and operational support to the programme team, ensuring compliance with COLEAD procedures, donor requirements and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, financial and logistical support to programme activities and office operations
- Process invoices, payments and supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements
- Support budget monitoring, financial reporting and expenditure tracking
- Coordinate procurement processes, supplier management and contract administration
- Maintain accurate administrative, financial and procurement records
- Support audits, donor reporting and compliance requirements
- Manage and update administrative and financial databases and reporting systems
- Contribute to process improvements and the efficient functioning of the Banjul office
Profile
- Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in administration, finance, accounting, procurement, audit or operations
- Experience with NGOs, donor-funded programmes or international organisations is an asset
- Excellent English communication skills; French is an advantage
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; experience with ERP or accounting systems is an asset
- Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, reliability and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of European Union grant management and procurement procedures is an asset
Conditions
📍 Full-time position based in Banjul, The Gambia
📄 Independent consultancy agreement for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of renewal
📆 Start date: As soon as possible.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV + Cover Letter + References by Friday 24th of July 2026.
Joining COLEAD means joining a multicultural and passionate team. It is also an opportunity to enjoy an enriching experience within a civil society organisation working for cooperation and sustainable development in the agrifood sector. COLEAD's values are commitment, difference, humanity, performance, and continuous improvement.
