JOB TITLE: Finance and Administrative Officer 

LOCATION: Addis Ababa                 

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

DURATION: 6 months, starting as soon as possible

About BBC Media Action

We are the BBC’s international charity. We believe in the power of media and communication for good. With our extensive network of partners around the world, BBC Media Action reaches more than 100 million people a year – helping to save lives, protect livelihoods, support media and counter misinformation, challenge prejudice and build democracy.

Purpose of the role 

The Finance and Administrative Officer position is an exciting role that sits at the heart of the country office’s operations. With support from the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to managing our financial systems, ensuring effective controls and provide administrative support to the day-to-day operation of office. The role combines financial management with strong administrative skills. It involves financial reporting and accounting duties, supporting the Finance Manager in management and oversight of all financial functions of BBC Media Action and taking charge of administrative duties such as office and human resource management functions 

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an entry to middle level professional who combines a good knowledge of financial management with a strong understanding of how an office functions, especially in a development setting. The ideal candidate would have experience working with donor funding; can quickly adapt to a new working environment and culture; is a good team player with strong client orientation. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accounting (Processing payments, analyzing transactions, accounts-keeping, expenditure tracking, donor, statutory and organizational compliance in all areas of accounting, etc)

• Cash and Bank transactions (Laise with the banks, process in/out transactions, reconciliation, petty cash management, follow internal control procedures for cash/bank transactions, etc)

• Budgeting, forecasting and reporting (prepare cash forecasts, monitor usage, assist in preparing financial reports for internal and external purposes, participate in budget reviews, etc)

• Payroll (Prepare/manage payroll, focal point for payroll-related matters, etc)

• Compliance (statutory compliance— timely statutory payments, donor compliance, internal policies such as finance and procurement manuals, etc)

• Administration (Oversee office administration, including managing human resources, administrative documentation—staff contracts and other staff records, support recruitment, onboarding, ensure adherence to organizational and donor compliance policies.

• Training and capacity building for staff (Support training for staff to ensure compliance and staff development)  

Job Requirements

Qualification, experience and competencies

• University degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Business Management, or Administration

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role

• Demonstrated skills in using financial management tools and applications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and address issues effectively

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals

• Proactive and willing to take initiative

• Strong planning and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Eagerness to learn and continuously improve

• Genuine interest in developing others

How To Apply

How to apply

Is this something you want to do? Send your CV with a cover letter to info@et.bbcmediaaction.org Please use the job title in the subject and do get in touch if you have any questions. Sorry, we do not accept hardcopy or hand-delivered applications. You have until 06/11/2025 to apply.

Safeguarding 

BBC Media Action works to ensure that everyone we work with remains safe during their time with us, and we operate a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. As this role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children, youth, and adults, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.