Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) is a non-political, non-religious, and not-for-profit local civil society organization working in areas of sustainable wetland/ natural resources management and livelihoods improvement to achieve the dual goals of environment and development in Ethiopia. EWNRA in a partner and with financial support from Menschen für Menschen Switzerland is under implementation of a project entitled: “Integrated Actions for Building Resilient Communities in Hambela Wamena District, West Guji Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia”.  Currently EWNRA is looking for competent and well-experienced applicants to fill the following vacant posts. 

Duties And Responsibility: 

Working with and reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Finance and Administrative Officer will be in charge of leading the finance and administrative unit within the project Office. The candidate, is responsible for budget planning, administrating and managing project funds, human resources, property management and handling, facilitating the recording and posting of financial data; guide and support preparation of payment vouchers, record transaction, process disbursements, analyzing financial data, verify all source documents for proper approval and documentation. Participate and prepares financial statements; keeps up-to-date pertinent records of the books of accounts, and prepares and controls budget; implement accounting systems. Preparing the necessary reports establishing sound internal control, ensure with full compliance with EWNRA rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow and implementation of effective internal control framework. Further prepares/reviews regular financial reports. Work in close collaboration of other teams within the project. Facilitate and follow up transfers made to the project and timely settlement of the transfers. Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for the activities undertaken within the project intervention kebeles.

Number required:     1 (one) 

Duty station: Dimtu Township, Hambela Wamena District; with frequent travel to kebeles where Project Intervention Cooperatives and kebeles are located.

Salary for all Vacant Posts: As per the organization’s scale

Terms of employment: two-year contract based on successful performance

N.B. The post is reserved for female candidates and we highly encourage female candidates to apply.

Job Requirements

Qualification And Experience: 

• BA Degree in Accounting from recognized University/ College and 

• 4 years’ service with 2 years of minimum service in Finance and 

• Administration Officer (FAO) position. NGOs Experience is highly preferable

Additional Requirements: 

• Knowledge of working on Sage 50 software if possible; Cooperative, team player, gender sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships; 

• Have a strong commitment and openness to learn and share.

• Competency in computer applications of MS Offices packages is required.

• Understanding and speaking local language, Oromifa is obligatory. 

• Cooperative, team player, gender sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships.

• Have a strong commitment and openness to learn and share.

How to Apply

Closing date:    February 2, 2025 and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

Female applicants are encouraged to apply for the post.

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy to: 

ewnra.vacancy@gmail.com by email. Or Post to:  Hambela Wamena Project ,P. O. Box: 1119 , Yirgacheffe