About Us:

Natanim Charitable Organization (NCO), registered on April 5, 2023, under Ethiopia’s Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019 (Registry No. 6792), focuses on mental health, psychosocial support, and disability issues across Ethiopia. NCO collaborates with government offices, health and education institutions, other NGOs, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to serve vulnerable communities, particularly person with disabilities..

Natanim Charitable Organization (NCO)

Vacancy Announcement: Finance and Admin Officer

Posted: June 04, 2025

• Vision: Every community and individual prevented and healed from psychosocial traumas and mental health problems.

• Mission: Serve the most vulnerable communities regardless of their disabilities, religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age or economic status through psychosocial support in working with people with the passion, local partners, stakeholders, and donors.

• Values: Impartiality, mental well-being, advocacy, partnership, dedication, innovation, and compassion.

About the CADR Project:

The Collective Action for Disability Rights (CADR) project, funded by NORAD through Atlas Alliance and directly financed by Youth Mental Health Norway, aligns policies with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Implemented by NCO, it enhances access to services for people with disabilities in Ethiopia through human rights and advocacy for persons with disabilities, inclusive education, OPDs organizational development, and health and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The project supports Ethiopia’s 17.6% population with disabilities, 95% of whom live below the poverty line, fostering systemic inclusivity.

Position: Finance and Admin Officer

Reports To: Finance and Admin Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: One-year contract with possibility of extension

Salary: An attractive and competitive salary will be offered, based on qualifications and experience, in accordance with the organization’s salary scale.

Number of Positions: 1

Position Summary:

The Finance and Admin Officer manages daily financial and administrative tasks for NCO, ensuring accurate transaction processing, record-keeping, and compliance with financial policies. The role supports the CADR project, collaborating mainly with the Finance and Admin Manager, Program Director, and Program Manager, and also with other staff. Roles may be redefined over time based on organizational needs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Financial Transactions & Record Keeping: Encode daily transactions into Peachtree, prepare payment vouchers, manage petty cash, record cash/cheque deposits, and ensure accurate data entry and backups.

• Payroll & Administration: Prepare monthly payroll sheets, update personnel databases, verify attendance/leave, calculate taxes, align payroll with HR records, and prepare various human resource letters (e.g., employment, termination, reference).

• Procurement Support: Verify purchase requisitions/invoices, process payments, and maintain procurement records.

• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure transactions are documented, maintain organized files, assist with policy compliance, and participate in the development of organizational manuals (e.g., financial, HR).

• Other: Perform additional duties as assigned by the organization, including support for CADR project activities.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. ACCA certification is an advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in an NGO setting, with expertise in Peachtree/Sage accounting (data entry, processing, reporting, budgeting).

• Language Skills: Excellent command of English and Amharic.

• Other Skills: Proficiency in Peachtree, QuickBooks, and MS Excel.

• Other: Willingness to work with people with disabilities, adherence to NCO’s vision, mission, and values, and readiness for frequent travel to regional Ethiopia. Female candidates are encouraged.

Additional Information

• Duties: Additional tasks may be assigned by the organization based on CADR project and operational needs.

Examination Process:

1. Screening based on documentation (education, experience, etc.).

2. Written and interview exams for shortlisted candidates.

3. Final interview with donor representative (online, with NCO presence).

• Background Check: Police/criminal check required.

• Collateral: Required upon job offer, with a letter from the guarantor’s organization.

How to Apply:

• Submit a CV, cover letter, and completed application form (available below) to fikir74@gmail.com, muluyibark@gmail.com, betsegaww@gmail.com, and tigwub07@gmail.com by June 16, 2025 (10 days from posting). Download and fill the application form using THIS LINK you can receive the format from our office requesting using the above email address.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Phone: +251993095230, +251945482424, and +25193251112

Equal Opportunity

NCO encourages applications from women and people with disabilities, fostering an inclusive workplace aligned with our mission.