• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

• Full time, Permanent Role based in East Harergie, Ethiopia

• Closing Date: 19th March 2023

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organization that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and juggle several priority tasks.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills including the ability to priorities and multi-task work;

• High sense of integrity, ethics and confidentiality;

• An excellent team player and result-oriented personality;

• Ability to support the development of skills and capacity including training initiatives;

• Solid knowledge of full-cycle accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.

• Knowledge and use of SUN systems.

• Extensive work experience in an international development sector in Ethiopia.

• Strong communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for varied purposes and audiences;

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the direct supervision of the Grant Coordinator, the Program Finance Officer is responsible for working with partner organizations to assist them in financial management. Oversee partners financial reporting, budgeting, expenditure, and compliance that relate to partner organizations, in line with donor and FHF procedures and policies. Builds the financial management capacity of Zonal/Woreda level finance through training and support while working closely with program staff in conducting various reviews and engagement with Zonal/ Woreda level implementing partners to ensure adequate oversight of the use of donor resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in project planning, partnership development and monitoring and evaluation activities.

• Review vouchers and invoices and monitor payment requests and disbursements on project activities assigned.

• Provide support in maintaining accurate filing project financial information.

• Maintains accounts payables and receivables to ensure complete and accurate records of funds.

• Review financial documents at Zonal/Woreda level for compliance with different requirements.

• Coordinates and assists with the financial management of sub grants (e.g. funding, expenditure, budget adjustments, spending down etc.) for purposes of complying with all program and guidelines of awarding organizations.  

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• BA Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• At least 5 years working experience in a similar role within a recognized NGO.

• High level of computer literacy with sound knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages.

How we recognize your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applications should be made via our Website, and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert as well as details of your current and expected salary.

Applications Close: 19th March 2023

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people, and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.