Company Overview 

Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) is a pioneering non-profit organization founded over 65 years ago by Drs. Catherine and Reginald Hamlin to eliminate obstetric fistula and restore dignity to women in Ethiopia. From its flagship Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, HFE has expanded to five regional hospitals, the Hamlin College of Midwives, more than 90 midwifery clinics, and a rehabilitation and reintegration center. With over 70,000 women treated and hundreds of health professionals trained, HFE continues to lead globally in fistula care. Guided by Ethiopian leadership and more than 600 staff, the organization is committed to achieving a fistula-free Ethiopia.
The Finance and Administration Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and functional oversight of HFE’s financial management and core administrative functions—including Finance, HR and Development, Procurement and Grants, and Property and General Services. The role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with Ethiopian laws and donor requirements, while driving institutional reform and systems strengthening across HFE.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of HFE's multi-year financial strategy and annual budgeting process.

• Ensure robust financial management, oversight, and compliance with IFRS/IPSAS and donor regulations.

• Provide operational leadership to coordinate support functions (HR, Procurement, Admin) for seamless service delivery.

• Oversee HR and Organizational Development, implementing fair systems for recruitment, appraisal, and capacity building.

• Manage transparent procurement processes, grants administration, and institutional asset management.

• Lead compliance and risk management strategies, preparing for audits and mitigating financial/operational risks.

• Act as a change leader to implement operational reforms, decentralize functions, and modernize HFE's systems.

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organization-wide strategy and decision-making.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or related field (CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible financial and operational management experience, including at least 5 years at senior leadership level in NGOs or healthcare organizations.

• Proven experience managing multi-donor budgets, institutional funding, and audits.

• Strong track record in organizational reform, automation, or ERP implementation.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting software/financial systems.

• Strong strategic, analytical, leadership, and people management skills.

• Deep knowledge of Ethiopian NGO law, labor and tax regulations, and donor compliance.

• Fluent in English and Amharic (written and spoken).

• High integrity and willingness to travel to program sites and regional centers.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their updated CV to deborah.eshetu@ethiojobs.net. With Subject line of “Finance and Administration Director”.