Cordaid is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines expertise in humanitarian aid and development cooperation to realize structural poverty eradication. Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. Cordaid’s work focuses is on the value of every human being and the solidarity to provide a dignified existence for everyone. Cordaid Ethiopia has been operating since 2006 in Ethiopia.

 Cordaid Ethiopia is currently recruiting  TWO Office Managers for its project offices in Jimma and Yabello. 

Purpose of the Position

The Office Manager is responsible for the provision of Operational support to the regional office in the areas of finance and administration, logistics and procurement functions.

 Key Responsibilities and Tasks (summary)

• Processes payments to vendors and beneficiaries in a timely manner;
• Keeps the office safe maintaining cash and other  valuable assets in a secure manner;
• Verifies  expenditures documentation for completeness prior to submitting to the national office;
• Contributes to procurement process for office property, expendable supplies and services;
• Ensures all income taxes, and other taxes are withheld and paid accordingly;
• Supports the monitoring the maintenance of office equipment, ensuring timely repairs when required;
• Coordinates the movements of vehicles and ensures proper maintenance of vehicles and drivers;
• Oversees and ensures proper maintenance and functioning of other office equipment and furniture
• Supports the follow up and updating of inventory list; and
• Any other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; 
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the area of administration, procurement or logistics;
• Excellent skills and knowledge of logistics, financial administration and accounting processes;
• Previous experience in a Governmental or other International Organization is an advantage;
• Good communication skills;
• Fluency in Oromiffa, Amharic and English languages;
• Capable of working under pressure in a multitasking position;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and
• Good experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)