About this role
Finance Assistant (G-5) Current Opportunities Finance Assistant The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an UN-affiliated international financial institution with 101 Member States, mandated to reduce poverty by transforming commodity-dependent economies. Operating as an impact investment fund, the CFC finances smallholder farmers, SMEs, and value-chain actors across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, helping raise incomes, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate and market shocks. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the CFC is expanding its operational footprint through a growing portfolio of externally funded programmes and trust-funded initiatives, including its partnership with the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), hosted by the UNDP. The Finance Assistant will work closely with the Treasury Assistant and the Assistant Accountant to support the CFC's financial management, treasury operations, and related administrative processes, contributing to sound cash management, donor-compliant financial execution, accurate financial reporting, and effective internal controls. The role includes assisting with the maintenance of the accounting system (AFAS PROFIT), supporting basic account analyses to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information. This opportunity is available on a full-time or part-time basis (30+ hours per week) and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is a locally recruited post and therefore is not eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment including support for relocation . Remuneration is offered at the ICSC G-5 level. The initial appointment is for a fixed-term period of one year, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, organizational requirements, and the availability of funding. The CFC offers an attractive compensation package, including a tax-exempt salary, comprehensive benefits, and ex...