Job by EPDEA

Accountant/Finance Officer

Category:                  Community Based Development                     Posted: 13 Dec 2022

Location:                   Addis Ababa 

Employment Type:    Full time

Salary:                       Negotiable

Quantity:                    One

Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE

BACKGROUND

The Empower Persons with Disabilities Ethiopia Association (EPDEA) was registered as an Ethiopian Residents Civil Societies Organization on 11th February 2020 by the CSO Agency, Registration No. 4762, under Proclamation No. 1113/2019.

EPDEA intends to work for persons with disabilities empowerment through building their economic, educational and vocational skills advancement along with promoting disability inclusive innovations to ease their business and promoting conducive working environment for persons with disabilities for a better life quality.

Job summary

The Finance Officer will report directly to the Project Coordinator and in line with to the Director who is managing the Carpet Business Value Chain Run by Persons with Disabilities project, and will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the project activities in EPDEA. These include supervising and monitoring the project activity in terms of the financial utilization, facilitation of the field workers related financial matters, facilitating collaboration with local government sector offices, project partners and other stakeholders, supporting the field team in the mobilization and capacity building of target communities and local governments to plan and implement, facilitating and assisting in field visits, assessments and documentation of good practices, and the preparation and submission of project report on time with acceptable quality to partners and for the office consumption as well.

In addition, s/he will provide facilitation support for ground level implementation of the project in the ground and providing support in the mobilization of community and local government stakeholders. These include supporting the field team in targeting, the mobilization and capacity building of target project sited partners, facilitating and assisting in field visits the staff, assessments and agreement signings, activity planning and direct implementation, etc.

Duration of contract: From Jan 01,2022 to Dec 31,2022 with a possibility of contract extension.      

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Education

  • BA. degree in accounting and a minimum of 2 years proven NGO work experience.
  • Diploma degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years proven NGO work experience

 Experience/ competencies

  • Experience working with persons with disabilities and, or other development program with communities and local governments.
  • Good English communication, writing, speaking and listening skill.
  • Flexibility, adaptability and team orientation; ability to work independently yet productively is essential.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by providing:

An updated Curriculum Vitae, (mandatory)

A motivation letter including one-page summary of experience (mandatory)

Current and Expected Remuneration including Benefits

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to info@epdea.org Or Visit EPDEA Office at 5 kilo 200m to the right-hand side of Shoa Dabo, in front of Yemisrach Center Almi Building 1st floor, Office No. 110

People with disabilities and women are highly encouraged to apply!

Application Deadline: 20 Dec 2022

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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