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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Finance and Admin Officer
REPORTS TO: Project Coordinator
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: Cashier/Accountant, Office Attendant and Driver
LOCATION: Afar region; Awash Sebat Kilo
DURATION & HOURS: one year with possibility of extension
BACKGROUND |
FARM Africa, founded in 1985, is an international non-governmental organization working in Ethiopia since 1988. Farm Africa works to end hunger and bring prosperity to rural Africa. We believe Africa has the power to feed itself and are helping make this happen by establishing and spreading the best farming and forestry techniques so that poor farmers and herders have more food to feed their families and to sell. We help smallholders manage their natural resources sustainably so that they can withstand climate change challenges and shocks and ensure their families have enough food in the future as well as now. FARM Africa works in partnership with communities, government, local and international organizations, and the private sector to innovate, learn and share best practices for maximum impact of our projects.
private sector to innovate, learn and share best practices for maximum impact of our projects.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
The overall purpose of the project Finance and admin. Officer are to
KEY TASKS AND RESPONISBILITES |
Finance
Procurement & Other Support Services
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Job Requirements
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BA or above in accounting or related fields | Training on financial application systems such as SUN, Peachtree | ||||
Knowledge of employment legislation in Ethiopia | |||||
Good understanding and firm belief in gender equality and issues in rural communities | |||||
Experience | |||||
At least three years relevant experience in Finance and Administration role with similar responsibilities in an NGO or private enterprise | Previous INGO work experience in rural areas | ||||
Experience of asset and inventory management | |||||
Skills & abilities | |||||
Skills in budgeting and maintaining accounts | Skills in financial application systems | ||||
Strong computer skills and experience working with accounting software | |||||
Computer literacy, excellent record keeping and report writing | |||||
Strong attention to detail and problem- solving skills | |||||
Strong communication and interpersonal skills | |||||
Good team building skills and the ability to work in a multi partner approach | |||||
Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills | |||||
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision, prioritize tasks and to take initiative | |||||
Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of Farm Africa | |||||
Skills in working as part of a team |
How to Apply
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa. EXPERT.Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does. GROUNDED.Positive change starts with Africas people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making. IMPACTFUL.We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families. BOLD.We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing. |
Those who meet the above requirements should submit their brief summary of CV (maximum of 3 pages) and one-page cover letter addressing to
https://airtable.com/app2DAkdEkWDwr94R/shrvQJasqJhKTkyAN by 22 February 2024.
Documents cannot be returned and due to large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
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