Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs  to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant  actors to bring  sustainable  positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia has secured a four years project from DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency-Government Agency). The project will be implemented in three East African countries, including Somaliland, Kenya. It contributes toward the objective of Young care leavers in East Africa and the Horn of Africa to demonstrate resilience and self-reliance to become independent and contributing members of society. In Ethiopia, the project shall be implemented in Addis Ababa

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Project Finance and Admin Officer who is responsible for for the project Administration and Finance transaction and keep account  book records up-to-date according to SOS Children's Village Financial Manual.

Your role...

Finance and Administration

• Handling of tasks related to administrative issues of the project office such as Fleet management, annual leave management, office security and cleanliness.

• Organizes properly record keeping of personnel data, property administration and Keeps systematically updated record of staff and documents of the project.

• Keeps proper record of fixed assets and property.

• Prepare monthly fixed asset reports (Purchase report, Transfer report, Hand-over report,

• Conduct the inventory counts of properties for the program annually & semi-annually

• Coordinate provision of general services such as transport, custody and maintenance of properties and project purchases.

• Work to ensure effective security systems in the project office by closely working with security guards.

• Coordinate staff development initiatives by assessing needs, conducting pre- and post-training assessments, writing training reports etc.

• Review accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;

• Recording of all project office financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Programme Accountant

• Organize and maintain Accounting filling system;

• Ensures the timely settlement of advance payments and program location obligations (taxes, provident fund, Pension etc.)

Child Safeguarding

• Responsible to take part in  awareness raising sessions and capacity building trainings in relation to Child Safeguarding to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

• Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms 

• Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at programme level and/or to the respective line manager   

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

Must have:

Education:

• BA Degree in Accounting

Experience:

• 3 years of relevant work experience in similar positions.

• Exposure in working with International Non-government organizations.

• Knowledge on Budget management and Reporting  in donor funded projects.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent inter-personal skills including sensitivity in cross cultural communications.

• Ability to collate and analyze financial and other data in a clear and coherent manne

• Ability to organize and manage one’s own work with ability to prioritize and work under pressure

How to Apply

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Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people"