Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an international Italian NGO established in 1965. Since its establishment, COOPI has been undertaking activities to help and empower the poor and needy in different countries. COOPI Ethiopia started its operation in 1995 and has been primarily implementing emergency, relief and early recovery programs in water hygiene and sanitation, food security and livelihood, nutrition and protection sectors. 

COOPI is currently implementing 10 projects in Ethiopia focusing on WASH, ESNFI, CCCM, Energy, Food security and Livelihood managing 7 field bases and a staff of over 100 employees.

COOPI is looking for qualified and competent Base Administrator for Chifra, Afar Region.

Position: Project Administrator

• Number required: 1 (One)

• Duty station: Chifra, Afar Region

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Activities/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application of Donor, Government and COOPI standards (see manual, updates, and suggestion from Addis Ababa accountants); 

• In coordination with PM, ensure that all expenditures meet with appropriate budget code, in accordance with the PM. 

• Preparation of payment documents, payroll for permanent staff and pay list for temporarily hired workers. 

• Regular checking on fast moving inventories of the project/s s/he is assigned

• Regular checking on fixed assets of the project/s s/he is assigned

• Insert daily expenditures, as transmitted by the cashier into the accounting software.

• Control cash and bankbooks for each petty cash and bank transaction that will be summarized and closed monthly. 

• Check the quality of invoices and payment documents before and after payments are made according to the circumstances and in line with audit regulations of the Country and the donor

• Check on a daily base all documents and payment requests according to the availability of funds.

• To send the scanned docs to the PM on weekly base 

• To communicate regularly with the Country Office for regular payment settlement (e.g. staff, PF, severance)

• Control the petty cash movement; prepare replenishment when the petty cash is depleted.

• Control and follow up each project’s accounts held in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and reconcile every month with its bankbook or check stub. 

• Take annual cash and stock counts, organize the report & documentation and send to the head Office on time. 

• With the consent of the Project Manager, communicate with the Head Office regarding financial matters.

• Assist the PM and other senior staff working for all projects in matters related to finance and stock management, procurement regulations etc

• Supervise the cashier overall works; 

• Supervise that all activities are undertaken on time by the cashier as listed in his/her job description (timing respect); 

• Prepare the monthly payrolls;

• Participate in the monthly and quarterly planning giving suggestion on accounting procedures; 

• Check and verify Cash Payment, Bank Payment.

• Check expenditures against plans; 

• Supervise and check whether that store regulations are properly applied and in line with the organization manuals; 

• Other duties related to the position.   

LOGISTIC 

• Directly responsible for a transparent, efficient and effective use of all resources available at Area and Field Offices, logistic and administrative support to projects; 

• Provide assistance to PM in procurement process and ensure that all procurements are done according to COOPI and Donor Procedures; 

• Supervise logistics (stores, car maintenance and logbooks, equipment etc.) at Area and Field levels; 

• Prioritize procurements according to needs of different projects.

STAFF 

• As stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, lead recruitment, selection process, initiate any disciplinary, promotion or transfer measure and general management of Administrative staff of Area and Field Offices; 

• Assure that staff lists of projects implemented in the area and staff documents are updated regularly by PM; 

• As stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, participate to the recruitment of staff of projects; 

• Ensure regular trainings to administrative staff at Area and Field Offices and in collaboration with the Coordination Office elaborate the content of trainings for administrative staff; 

• Ensure daily supervision and coordination of administrative staff at Area and Field Offices 

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• University degree in accounting/ economics/ business

• A minimum of five years of relevant working experience with International NGOs in a similar position

• Fluency in English, Amharic and AfarAf.

• Proven capacity to work in a team is essential. Experience in managing staff is an advantage.

• Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs and NGOs.

• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure.

• Computer literate, with excellent command of Microsoft Excel and double-entry book-keeping software’s.

•  Preferred:

• Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs and NGOs.

• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure.

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025    

Duration of the contract: Six months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Salary and Benefit: Gross salary 51,066 ETB 

•  Hardship Allowance 30%

Duty starting date: As soon as possible

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following non-returnable documents:

• Cover Letter 

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (with credential documents), via THIS LINK or recruitment.ethiopia@coopi.org

• Please submit a copy of your document and COOPI will not take any responsibility for the loss of any original document. 

• Please write position name that you apply for in the subject of email. 

• Please do not forget to specify the location of interest on the cover letter.

Only short-listed candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted. 

COOPI is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality within the Organization. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.