About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.OUR WORK IN ETHIOPIA

Since the early 1970s, we have been working to address the underlying causes of poverty and marginalization by focusing on developing sustainable livelihoods, providing water and sanitation, agriculture, climate research, gender, and humanitarian issues.Job details

DIVISION: FinanceTEAM: Finance TeamLOCATION: Addis Ababa,CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed TermGRADE: C2 National                        JOB FAMILY:  Finance and SystemSALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit packageHOURS: 37.5 per weekFLEXIBLE WORKINGWe believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to discussing the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage.TEAM PURPOSE:The Finance team supports the implementation of the programme by working directly with Oxfam’s and partners’ staff on the financial needs of the programme to ensure people affected by the crisis get timely, sufficient, and appropriate humanitarian assistance. This together with the Finance team, the Finance Coordinator will be accountable for ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards, and procedures.JOB PURPOSE:Finance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting across our operations using our budgetary systems coding. The role will also support the monitoring of the financial health of our projects and work closely with Funding and Program team to support the financial management across different funding sourcesPOST HOLDER REPORTS TOHead of Finance and System ManagerJOBS REPORTING TO THIS POSTFinance Officer and AssistantBUDGET RESPONSIBILITYNoKEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Financial Systems and Procedures ImplementationEnsures that there is a proper comprehension, understanding and follow-up of the Financial and Information Systems, Policies and Procedures. These policies are the ones defined by the Country Office (which will always consider Oxfam Global requirements).Leads the analysis and monitoring of the financial information as well as provides strategic inputs to the Programme Coordinators, Managers, and field staff for timely decision-making at the Programme level.Led internal audits to guarantee the proper quality of the office’s financial information about the grant contracts.In collaboration with the finance teams in the country, the office provides required support to Tigray offices related to finance on budget modification, budget monitoring and the coding structure setup for the project.2.    Support Programme Coordinators and Managers for proper programmes design and follow upResponsible for the coordination of the Grant budget monitoring process.Review the monthly BVA and document the key findings.Communicate with Country Finance and Systems Manager and ensure non-project-related expenses are not reflected in the BVA.Provide direct support to the management and budget holders on all matters of finance specifically on budget preparation for new proposal development and other budgets where required, monitoring, control, and reporting for grant contracts to ensure good financial standards are met. This may also include some finance training depending on the needs of individual managers.3.    Donor Finance ManagementEnsure timely and accurate donor reporting for Grant Contracts.Leads a primary audit trail from primary documentation to the accounting system for accurate and rapid reporting and general record keeping.Guarantee that programme managers have access to timely and quality financial information related to the grant contract, highlight challenges if needed and give them strategic inputs for proper decisions making.Responsible to ensure that donor grant financial requirements are followed and when this may not be possible, bring innovative and creative solutions to be negotiated and agreed upon with the donor in collaboration with the Funding and Grants Manager.4.    People Development and ManagementInvolve in the preparation of role profiles for finance staffResponsible for the effective performance management of finance staff reporting to the position, ensuring assessment, development, and performance management against objectives, and organizationally agreed competencesAccountable for implementing Oxfam’s people management policies, procedures, and standardsManage and supervise the staff directly reporting to the position and ensure that any training needs are identified and metSupport a climate of continuous professional improvement in financeUphold principles of Oxfam’s gender and diversity principles in the workplace.Assists HR staff with the recruitment of finance staff by conducting interviews and providing assessments of candidates’ technical abilities.Coaches, mentors, and appraises subordinates by Oxfam GB Performance Management System.Create staff development opportunities for finance staff by extending their engagement beyond the job descriptionsProvide relevant orientation for staff, both at the start of the contract and ongoing, to ensure their understanding and compliance with Oxfam GB policies, organizational strategies, and job expectations.Ensure staffs have equal and relevant opportunities for professional and career development.Closely work with the Country Office finance teamPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of general responsibilities.OtherRequired to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values and promote gender justice and women's rights.Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

Job Requirements

Person specification

Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:

Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, SOLIDARITY, COURAGE, AND EQUALITY

Our Values

• Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

• Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

• Solidarity: We join hands, support, and collaborate across boundaries in working towards a just and sustainable world.

• Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice.

• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.

• Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes.

Ensure you commit to our THREE ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES:1. Be committed to equal opportunities: demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences and gender equality.2. Be willing to learn and apply gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity and inclusion across all aspects of your work. 3. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Ensure you actively ADOPT OXFAM’S FEMINIST LEADERSHIP APPROACH and apply the principles and twelve practices in your work. Read more about this here:For this role, we have selected two of the most relevant feminist Leadership practices (which you can read more about here.1 Self-Awareness2 Mutual accountability3 Strategic Thinking and Judgment

SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & CompetenciesEssentialBA/MBA in Accounting or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job from a recognized university/college.Relevant 5-6 years of experience in financial management, out of which 2 years should be supervisory/managerial experience and have such experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.Preferably with some experience in a large and/or complex organization, and the ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of financial standards, procedures, and controls.Strong knowledge of accounting standards, and statutory requirements.Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Restricted donor funds.Strong computer literacy, and proven experience with computerized accounting packages, preferably PeopleSoft. Strong proven experience in using Excel spreadsheets.Experience in using Internet-based programs and e-mail systemsEffective verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities.Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.An understanding of gender and diversity considerations within key areas of responsibility and commitment to addressing inequalities in the workplace and the programme.A strong commitment to Oxfam’s proposes, a broad understanding of the work culture in the “development” sector and its impact on key areas of responsibility and a commitment to humanitarian principles and actionTrustworthy, Flexibility and adaptability.Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstancesDesirableIn-depth understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms, disaster risk reduction, complex humanitarian emergencies, gender in emergencies, conflict resolution strategies, and international human rights/humanitarian law.

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through this LINK