Intern Finance Assistant

Overview

• Work Location: Hybrid, Dakar - Senegal

• Application Close Date: March 24, 2024

• Estimated Start date: April 15, 2024

• Department: Open Mapping Hub - West & Northern Africa

• Reports to: Sr Associate, Finance

• Terms: 6 months

• Travel: N/A

• Level: 0

About HOT

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work.

In 2020 the work of the HOT community was recognized by TED’s Audacious Project, a collaborative philanthropic initiative that serves as a springboard for social impact on a grand scale, leading to an exciting new phase of growth. HOT is expanding its activities: opening four regional hubs and scaling up its support to local mapping communities with the audacious goal of mapping an area home to one billion people in 94 countries at high risk of disasters or experiencing poverty - mapping with communities before they are in crisis.

About the Open Mapping Hub - West & Northern Africa

Launched in March 2022, the Open Mapping Hub - West and Northern Africa (WNA Hub) engages open mapping organizations and communities in the region to facilitate the exchange of ideas and expertise across the region, and provide financial and technical support to massively scale local edits on OpenStreetMap. It stimulates and strengthens the leadership of communities to protect their livelihoods, improve their resilience, and preserve their way of life by promoting social justice in accessing open data and free software for their own purposes.

About the Role

To ensure a meaningful internship experience, we plan to structure the intern's responsibilities in a manner that fosters skill development and practical knowledge acquisition. The intern will be actively involved in  in the following key areas:

• Assisting in Overseeing the Day-to-Day Accounting Function in the Senegal Finance Office: The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by assisting in the day-to-day accounting activities within our Senegal finance office. This will involve tasks such as ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and providing support during month-end closing processes, scanning of documents,  all while adhering to local accounting standards and regulations.
• Follow-up of Bank Transactions and Funding: The intern will be involved in monitoring bank transactions and funding activities specific to our operations in Senegal. This will provide them with valuable insight into local banking practices, currency exchange procedures, and the importance of efficient fund management within our local context.
• Taxes Remittance: The intern will provide support to tax-related activities, including assisting in the preparation and remittance of various taxes applicable to our operations in Senegal. This hands-on experience will enhance their understanding of local tax laws and compliance requirements, ensuring accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Other Related Finance and Administrative Work: In addition to the above responsibilities, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in various other finance and administrative tasks relevant to our operations in Senegal. This may include supporting financial reporting processes, or assisting with ad hoc projects to gain exposure to different aspects of finance within the regional context.

By involving the intern in these responsibilities, we aim to provide them with a well-rounded experience that not only enhances their technical skills but also cultivates valuable competencies such as attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management.

This role will be prioritized for applicants from Dakar, Senegal. To learn more about which countries HOT plans to work in West Africa, please see here.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor in Finance and Administration(minimum) or equivalent
• Bilingual (French-English)
• Experience in the same position for at least 6 months
• Proficient in Google features

Desirable

• Have experience in Finance and Administration  within NGO

Are you missing a few of the technical skills listed? We would still like to see your application. While the skills above fit our vision of this role, we are open to those candidates with a strong knowledge foundation that are fast learners and highly motivated to close any skill gaps.

Compensation and Benefits

The intern will receive a monthly stipend and an additional stipend for connectivity purposes.

Equal Opportunity

We seek to recruit persons that reflect the diversity of the communities we work with and further, to support their retention and advancement within the organization. HOT does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Our staff includes people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives on the world. HOT is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to live our values and promote inclusivity in all locations. All of our staff work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of all is valued and respected.

HOT is committed to diversity within our team, and recognizes our role in closing the digital divide, including identifying obstacles that certain groups face in developing skills needed for roles in the humanitarian & technology sectors. Women, nationals of developing countries, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please complete the application by March 24. Your CV/resume should not exceed 2 pages.

The selection process will consist of the following steps:

• Online Application
• Screening interview
• Panel Interview

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job advert before the advertised deadline once we have received a maximum of 75 applications.