Finance and Operation/Admin Officer

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan Internationals Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Ensure that Plan Internationals global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
• Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan Internationals global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• A minimum of BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience with relevant accounting packages and operating systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards for the NGO sector, donor regulations, and compliance issues related to the management of donor funds
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
• Good knowledge of local accounting practices, standards, procedures, and regulation
• Good Knowledge of USAID funded project management

Qualifications/Experience Desirable:

• Computer literacy
• Good knowledge of accounting software as well as Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate ability to give and receive feedback and criticism in a constructive and open way
• A good team member
• Ability and experience in adapting to systems & processes
• Good listening and good communication
• Good ability to plan.

Languages Required

• Fluency in English language is essential
• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable