Finance/Human Resources Officer

The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma rehabilitative services to survivors of gross human rights abuses, including torture, and works toward a future in which gross human rights violations cease to exist and victims have hope for a new life. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East. We work locally, nationally, and internationally through programs that provide trauma rehabilitative services, conduct technical assistance and capacity building to human rights activists, civil society organizations, and local service providers around the world who can prevent and treat gross human rights abuses, and advocate for human rights and an end to gross human rights violations.

General Description of Role

The Finance/Human Resources Officer based in Shire will report to the Zonal Manager. Finance/HR Officer will play a key role in ensuring smooth operation of the CVT Ethiopia’s field operation in Tigray, ensuring uniform and correct application of internal financial and human resources policies and procedures within CVT Ethiopia.  Finance/HR Officer will also be responsible for an oversight of IT maintenance and tracking, as well as backstopping for Area Manager in Shire in his absence. 

Main Responsibilities

Finance

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian, donors, and CVT's requirements on financial spending and documentation.
• Maintain Petty Cash account, and disburse necessary cash for expenses upon verification that necessary authorizations are obtained.
• Keep track of spending and budget, and work with relevant parties to ensure that the program does not run out of cash.
• Ensure correct procurement process is followed.
• Perform cash counts on a monthly basis.
• Verify periodically the market price for various supplies.
• Ensure all necessary documentations are gathered, and each transaction is documented both in paper and in accounting software correctly.
• Execute payments through checks and transfers up on prior authorization and approval of the CD or ZM.
• Calculate salary and benefits, and make timely payments upon verification.
• Keep organized and secure filing system for all financial documents, both in hard and soft copies.
• Assist ZM and CD in producing monthly financial report.
• Put together finance documentation for HQ submission.
• Draft monthly projection in collaboration with relevant parties.

Human Resources

• Ensure implementation of CVT policies, including working hours and workplace behaviors.
• Implement disciplinary measures, in consultation with direct supervisors and senior management.
• Distribute, verify, and collect timesheets for Shire staff.
• Ensure tax and benefits are correctly calculated, and the payments are made on time.
• Conduct recruitment process, including posting advertisement, drafting job description and contracts, organizing and participating in interviews, and providing orientation for new hires.
• Maintain personnel file and keep track of employment contracts for all Tigray staff.
• Plan and keep track of staff leave and other absences.

Administration

• Provide supervision for housekeeper in Shire.
• Preform any other duties as assigned by the AM

Position:  Finance/Human Resources Officer

Duty Station: Mekelle,Tigray, Ethiopia

Duration: Until May 2025 employment agreement

Start date: September 01, 2024

Terms of Employment: Until May 2025 depending on funding availability. 

Required Qualifications

• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar setting for INGOs.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software and at least one accounting software.
• Fluency in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna.  Other languages spoken by Eritrean refugees highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organizational, people management, and analytical skills.
• Detail- and result-oriented, self-starter, adaptable, and committed to humanitarian work. 

How To Apply

How to Apply: Please write an English letter of application stating clearly, what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not bring original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified. 

Please submit applications with the subject title “FHO Position Application [Your Name]”: 

EthioJobs: Please e-mail applications to THaile@cvt.org. E-mails with attachments should not exceed a total of 1MB. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and/or interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: August 19, 2024 before 5:00pm 

Exam date: Written and interview exams will be administered the weeks of August 26 and 30 respectively. 

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

CVT has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).