JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.

Under the supervision of the Grant Finance and Admin Manager, the operations and Finance intern is responsible for maintaining and periodically reviewing finance and operations related activities in close collaboration with the admin officer and also the accountant based in the JSI Ethiopia office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the operation officer to follow different vendor related payments, review completeness of the documents before sharing to the finance team for payment facilitation.

• Support the Accountant in process payments in relation to workshops/training/meetings 

• Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions and ensure all are stamped “PAID”.

• Support the operation officer in facilitation of different bookings related to workshop, training and other activities.

• Assist the Accountant in the payment of per diem and settlements

• Provide logistics support, coordinate and facilitate per diem payment to training/workshop participants and maintain proper documentation of such payments in collaboration with other team

• Support the facilitation of payments to vendors and check the completeness of supporting financial documents on time

• Support the Accountant in summarizing VAT refund requests and updating the tracker

• Support the Accountant on timely summarization of cost share contribution and tracker updating

• Maintain financial files/records by ensuring the proper labeling and filling

• Support the accountant in scanning the vouchers and uploading to the shared folders

• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all JSI’s records and information entrusted to him/her at all times.

• Assist in providing administrative support for meetings, training/workshops, venue

• booking, invitation letters and facilitate per diem payment.

• Assist in the procurement process of goods and services as per the procurement plan

• Support the filing of operations documents

• Ensure the signature of tender committees on bid documents

• Follow up the collection of payment documents/advices.

• Assist in the distribution of program supplies and equipment

• Regularly check balance of office stationery and supplies and replenish materials in a

• timely manner.

• Handle any other responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Recipient of a college diploma or degree in accounting, finance or business administration with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 and above

•  Must have the willingness to work cooperatively with staff from diverse cultures

• Good computer skills in the Office and QuickBooks accounting software require

•  Excellent command of Amharic and English language essential

• Ability to work independently and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member

• Willingness to travel and work in the activity implementation regions

• willingness to learn of various donor requirements and grant reporting

• Excellent networking and partnership-building skills

•  Speaking of more than one local language is a plus. acc

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply using THIS LINK Please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D