Cordaid Ethiopia, being operational since 2006, initially focused on disaster risk management. Through these programs, we enabled local communities to develop the capacity to deal with unexpected man-made and natural disasters. In 2015, we expanded our work to different sectors, including health care. We strengthen the health care system in fragile areas and vulnerable communities. This includes strengthening the capacity of healthcare service providers to deliver comprehensive and quality healthcare service for their communities. Cordaid Ethiopia implements projects in humanitarian aid, health care, private sector development, and food and income in close collaboration with local partners. Within these sectors, we focus on strengthening health, food security and livelihoods, job creation, women, peace and security, resilience building, disaster risk reduction, and humanitarian responses.

Position and responsibility

The Project Controller – Reset innovation is responsible for all aspects of the overall project controllership for the Reset Innovation project, which is financed by the EU. This is a one year role to complete and close the project by the end of 2023.

S/he reports to the project lead and functionally to the Finance and Operation Director. S/he will work closely with colleagues based in the office, the compliance team, the finance manager and financial officers of partner organizations.

General objective of the posting

The project controller RESET Innovation keeps the implementation of projects in focus and assesses the financial management and results. Intervenes in time and appropriately when financial management does not go according to plan. S/he is responsible for the delivery of the financial project objectives, which include but is not limited to ensuring that project expenditure is eligible and spent in line with project objectives, direct overhead costs are recovered, reliable and timely financial monthly reporting is available. S/he prepares for any (external) audits and ensures all required information is available on time and is prepared to a high standard.

Specific objectives

• Guide and advise colleagues and partners in such a way that they effectively and efficiently run the project and meet the reporting requirements.

• Create monthly consolidated financial reports for the project which includes monthly reports from the implementing partners

• Maintain and adjust a high quality rolling project forecast

• Record and maintain the projects commitments

• Ensure that the project expenditure adheres to the donor’s and Cordaid’s regulations

• Ensure that all project expenditure is appropriately documented, archived and ready for any external or internal audit

• Prepare the financial donor reporting

• Assess contract (changes) with donors and (consortium) partners.

• Support partner organizations with project knowledge and financial expertise as required

• Contribute to partner risk assessments and ensure that agreed actions are implemented

• Clarify the chance on running risks (for instance on ineligibility of costs) and defines potential impact and control measures in discussions with management.

• Maintain the project risk register and translate results into a risk analysis report. Reports on progress of corresponding action and ensures compliance with the contractual agreements.

• Develop financial forecasts in coordination with project lead for presentations to donors and the Senior Management Team.

• Make sure that cost recovery is guaranteed

• Make sure the correct Cordaid tools, data and forms are being used.

• Set-up the cash planning in close cooperation with the finance manager.

• Keeps the cash planning up to date.

• Ensure that the project lead and the finance and operation director are kept informed of any major developments in a timely manner so that issues are anticipated, addressed and do not materialize

• Support the project lead with all financial communication to the donor and internally within Cordaid

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Management qualifications and experience

1. Bachler's/Master’s degree in accounting or in financial management;

2. At least five years' experience in project financial management preferably on EU projects.

3. Work experience in fragile, stressful settings;

4. Experience in managing numerous partner relationships at the same time

5. Experience in successfully closing EU projects

6. Strong participatory, inclusive leadership skills

7. Demonstrable commitment to transparency and integrity

8. Strong organiser of one's own work (knowing how to prioritise)

9. Strong communication skills;

10. Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player

Technical Qualifications

1. Thorough understanding of financial accounting, risk management and compliance

2. In-depth understanding of internal controls and project controls

3. Fluent in Amharic and possibly other Ethiopian languages

4. Excellent English writing and communication skills;

How to Apply

Submit your application letter, CV in English with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references via email: hr.ethiopia@cordaid.org

N.B: State vacancy reference number along with the title of the post on the subject line of your email