JOB DESCRIPTION

(RFP500368)

Job Trainee, Global Treasury Unit

(Part-Time 50%, Temporary assignment, 6 months)

The Organization

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people”s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstream innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/                           www.cgiar.org

About the position

Based in Rome, and under the supervision of the Global Treasury Manager, the Job Trainee will provide support with the following tasks:

Responsibilities

Assist with the review of payment requests for completeness & adherence to policy and follow up on non-compliance issues
Upon receipt of payable spreadsheets by Accounting Services, assist with the calculation of disbursement totals by currency for cash planning purposes
Assist with recording payment related transactions in OCS
Provide support to maintain and update spreadsheets of payment requests received by Accounting Services, including payment transaction references and any relevant comments/notes
Assist with internal queries related to payments
Download and save official receipts for the use of the Accounts Receivable team
Assist with the recording of bank reconciliation items
For LOA payments, save all receipts in the appropriate shared folder to which GMU has access
Prepare and share with GMU weekly LOA payment report
Assist with updating the Bank Certificates folder
Provide support to maintain and update the Treasury team meeting notes spreadsheet
Assist the Treasury Analysts as needed
Assist with Audit requests
Undertake other related duties as required

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Secondary school education
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite packages
Working knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
Good interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills, courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds
Good skills in personal organization and priority setting
Good client orientation and service approach
Good time management skills and attention to details

Desirable Requirements

University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Previous internships in relevant areas
Work experience in an international environment

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a part-time (50%) job traineeship, and the monthly salary is Euro 608,50. The contract is initially for a period of six (6) months, but extendable and renewable upon review of performance and funds availability.

Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Italy, at the time of application:

Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar”s Office (Anagrafe).
Or Non – EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).

Applications

Please apply online through the website (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers) no later than 28th July 2025, attaching a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter (CL), both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) of at least three references.

Please include reference number RFP500368 in the Cover Letter (CL).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and email applications will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025
We invite you to learn more about us at:
http://alliancebioversityciat.org
Please visit our careers page at:
https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements