Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to heal survivors of torture and war trauma. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture and war trauma, research and advocate for human rights and end the practice of torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East.

 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 Zonal Manager in Shire in his absence.

Main Responsibilities

Finance

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian, donor's, 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 ZM

Location: CVT Healing Center in Shire, Tigray, Ethiopia. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary.

Terms of Employment: the contract is effective from February 2022 through January 2023 depending on funding availability.

Number of Individuals Recruited: 1 (One)

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or other related fields
• 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

General conditions

• Maintain neutrality regarding any sensitive issues such as religion, ethnicity, disability, minority or political affiliation
• Strong commitment to serve beneficiaries of CVT’s project regardless their religion, gender, minority affiliation or ethnic/political background
• Is strictly committed to respect CVT’s confidentiality policy and refrain from using any information that s/he will know about a client outside of CVT
• Will not approach (potential) beneficiaries for their involvement in non CVT activities without prior approval of CVT supervisor.
• Keep absolute confidentiality on all information managed. Obligated to report any information to the supervisor when the security of CVT staff and/or of CVT beneficiary might become an issue.
• This job profile can be adapted and changed according to the evolution of CVT activities.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invite to submit their applicants in person at The Center for Victims of Torture Mekelle ZOA Office, located on the road from Amdna Hotel to Adi-Hawsi Saint Marry Church, two corners then left or in Shire, Aksum and Mai-Tsebri or Mai-Tsebri Branch Offices or in Sheraro/Shire at Action for Needy in Ethiopia (ANE) Office, located in Sheraro town, next to ELPA Office or via Email: CVTETHR@CVT.ORG (E-mails with attachments should not exceed a total of 1MB.)

NB: Submit applications with the subject title “Finance/Human Resources Officer Application [Your Name]”. 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. Exam date: written and interview exams will be administered the weeks of January 17 and 24 respectively. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and/or interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: January 10, 2022 before 5:00pm