Finance Officer
Quman Women Development Association (QWDA)
Finance
Accounting and Finance
Addis Ababa
3 years
1 Position
2025-06-04
to
2025-06-11
analyse financial risk
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Job Description
Position: Finance Officer
Duty Station: Erer Zone, Somali Region
Reports to: GBV Program Manager
Employer: Qumen Women’s Development Association (QWDA)
Contract Type: Full-time, 12-month contract (renewable)
Project Funded by: UNICEF
Application Deadline: June 10, 2025
Salary: Negotiable
About QWDA:
Qumen Women’s Development Association (QWDA) is a women-led Ethiopian NGO founded in 2006 and headquartered in Jijiga, the capital of the Somali Region. QWDA empowers marginalized women and girls through gender equality initiatives, reproductive health programs, GBV prevention and response, HIV/AIDS interventions, and socio-economic development.
QWDA has successfully implemented impactful, donor-funded projects across the Somali Region, reaching thousands of women and girls. The organization is committed to transparent, inclusive, and merit-based recruitment that ensures fairness and equal opportunity for all candidates. QWDA is currently implementing a UNICEF-funded GBV project in Fik Woreda, targeting IDPs and host communities. QWDA is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to fill Finance Officer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Manage project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash.
Prepare and submit donor financial reports and support audits.
Ensure compliance with QWDA, donor, and Ethiopian government financial regulations.
Support procurement and logistics related to project activities.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized institution. Certification in financial management, grant accounting, or auditing is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or grant management within an NGO or donor-funded project. Experience preparing financial reports, audits, and budget forecasts is essential.
Experience working with international donors (UNICEF, UN agencies, etc.)
Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of Ethiopian financial laws and accounting procedures.
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
High attention to detail and integrity.
Fluency in Somali and English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Cover letter (max 1 page)
Updated CV (max 3 pages)
Copies of relevant certificates
Contact details of three referees
Send applications to:
Application Email:nabihaj166@gmail.com or mohiaden.33@gmail.com
Subject Line: Application – Finance Officer– Fik Woreda
NOTE: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Fields Of Study
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Skills Required
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