Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Purpose of the position

The Field Admin Assistant is responsible for assisting the Project Coordinator in day-to-day tasks.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in the procurement process for office property, expendable supplies, and services

• Assist in monitoring the maintenance of office equipment, ensuring timely repairs when required

• Oversees office cleanliness

• Keep track of annual leave for respective field staff and communicate timely to the HR team at the Head Office.

• Effecting payments of trainings, tele payments and any payments to be effected at field level

• Follow up of office rent contract and effecting the payment

• Assist in booking hotels for incoming guests and follow up payments

• Prepare advance requests for office activities on a quarterly or monthly basis;

• Submit reconciliations on those advances on a timely basis;

• Attend to any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience 

1. BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study.

2. 1-2 years relevant work experience in the area of finance, procurement or logistics.

3. Ability to pay attention to detail.

4. Good communication skills

5. Fluency in local language- Amharic, and English languages

6. Capable of working under pressure in a multitasking position

Core Competencies

1. Maintain Integrity

2. Team player

3. Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.

4. Strong organizational development skills

5. Good negotiating skills

6. Strong verbal and written communication skills

7. Problem solving skills

8. Conflict management skills

9. Ability to coach subordinates

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references, to the following email hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org. The vacancy reference number along with the title of the post needs to be written in the subject of the email.

CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications submitted cannot be returned.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews are done on a rolling basis and the advert can be closed when a matching candidate is identified.

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted