The Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Hybrid Designs  and its consortium partners- Icog any one can code, R& D Group and Qua Qua Capitals as well as D & T Ethiopia Management Consulting PLC are launching a five- year program entitled ‘Entrepreneurship in the Digital and Gig Economy (EDGE)’ with the aim of unlocking over 300,000 dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged young people across Ethiopia through an innovative digitally enabled and mediated domestic outsourcing market and enabling a thriving offshore outsourcing ecosystem. This program will be scaling five outsourcing platform (digital) enabled products for both the offshore and onshore market that will empower young women and vulnerable groups. The program will also support 1,041 MSEs across Ethiopia to streamline their internal processes and organizational excellence to expand and grow their business, which will contribute to the development of a pipeline of competitive outsourcing enterprises that will serve and take advantage of the outsourcing market, both locally and globally. Through the ecosystem level collaboration with key strategic partners such as the IT park and the Ethiopian Outsourcing Association, the program anticipates contributing to the development of a strong outsourcing ecosystem, which will enable system level changes and position Ethiopia as an attractive outsourcing destination. The program will work to transform the outsourcing ecosystem to better serve the needs of financially disadvantaged young women and men. The program anticipates achieving its goals through its three interconnected program components which include i) Enhancing youth awareness in outsourcing and skill development; ii) Enterprise development and iii) Improving enabling environment through ecosystem Support. Through these interventions, the program will contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, Ethiopia’s country roadmap and country success story by the end of the program period and beyond.

Duty station: Addis Ababa with travel to the regions from time to time

Type of employment: Program (2025 – 2029)

Duration: One Year with possible extension up to five years

Reports to: Program Finance lead

Required Number: One

Short Description of the Position

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions.

• Managing accounts payable and receivable.

• Reconciling bank statements.

• Preparing financial reports for the program office and consortium partners.

• Creating invoices and following up on payments.

• Maintaining financial databases and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

• Supporting program staff with financial matters and assisting in budget preparation and timely reporting.

Job Requirements

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

• A BA/MA degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or related fields.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an Finance role

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in financial management and disbursement within an NGO setting, with knowledge of project funding and compliance.

• Experience in organizing and assisting workshops, trainings, and events.

• Experience working with Quick book 

• A good understanding of project implementation processes.

• Proven experience in budget preparation, monitoring, and management.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Note: Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who fulfil the minimum requirement can apply by sending your updated CV, application letter, and supporting documents with a PDF file through hr@edge.et   from November 3, 2025 up to November 11, 2025. Please mention the Title of the Position you are applying in the subject of your email Address