About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The HR and Finance Coordinator will be an integral part of the People Operations team. Reporting directly to the People Operations Lead, you will implement payroll and payment processes in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will take care of One Acre Fund's greatest asset — its people — by providing equitable, inclusive, and customer-centric HR services. You will be the point for staff questions and support other HR team improvements towards increasing staff satisfaction and team efficiency.

This is a fixed-term contract position based in Addis Ababa, ending on 31 May 2024. However, a permanent position within the People Operations team is possible at the end of the contract, based on performance and a willingness to either relocate or travel frequently to Bahir Dar at the end of the fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff data on our HR Information Systems

• Implement accurate processing of payroll 

• Coordinate tax, pension, vendor, staff expense and other payments

• Provide HR administrative support to staff from beginning to end of service

• Perform other similar and related duties

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of background in payroll, HR operations or administration

• Can maintain complex spreadsheets

• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

• Knowledge of current statutory and regulatory requirements relating to payroll and payments

• Bachelor's degree in any field

• Language: English and Amharic

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Benefits

 Health insurance paid time off 

Duration

6 months

Eligibility

This role is open to Ethiopian citizens, permanent residents, and origin cardholders.

Application Deadline

30 November 2023

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

How to Apply

Please apply through the link below: CLICK HERE