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ActionAid Ethiopia (AAE) is an international non-governmental organization working in partnership with multiple development actors, poor communities and their agencies to facilitate processes that eradicate poverty and improve the lives of poor communities and women and girls. It envisions a poverty free Ethiopia where every person lives in dignity and prosperity. ActionAid Ethiopia is currently looking for a vibrant, energetic, ambitious, knowledgeable, experienced, and motivated professionals for its Development Areas(DAs) and would like to invite qualified and interested persons to apply.

Position 1: Senior Program Officer/Program Coordinator

Duty base: Seru Woreda, Arsi Zone, Oromiya Regional State

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary and Benefits: Attractive and Competitive to the Market

Closing Date: 25^th September 2015

The successful candidate will lead and manage the program, finance, human and other material resources of the Development Area (DA) in line with AAE programme direction as well as finance and Human resource policies and procedures. Lead and build a team of DA staff in line with AAE values and mission as well as represent AAE at DA and Woreda level, Coordinate local level networking and coalition partnership with CBOs, local government and likeminded other CSOs

Key Responsibilities include:

• The Senior Programme Officer represents ActionAid Ethiopia in all matters in the designated Development Area (DA);

• Lead and Coordinate the participatory program designing, analysis, planning, appraisal, implementation and monitoring & evaluation process of the DA;

• Facilitates community empowerment processes, manage and facilitate community participation, mobilization, organization and leadership processes;

• Play key role in the development and implementation of local level capacity building strategies and initiatives;

• Lead the initiation and strengthening of partnership development and networking with local government and civil society organizations, work to strengthen community based organizations and civil society sector in the designated community, facilitate AAE’s proactive engagement in local level social policy change initiatives, engage in fundraising and resource mobilization initiative;

• Lead and develop effective programme team and ensure efficient management of of programme budget, financial & other resources.

Required Qualification:

The candidate should have MA/Msc Degree in Development Studies or related discipline with a minimum of six years relevant experience or BA/Bsc Degree and eight years relevant experience,

Knowledge of Local Language (Oromifa) is Mandatory

Position 2: Finance & Admin Officer

Duty Base: Janamora Woreda, North Gonder Zone, Amhara Region and Other Places

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary and Benefits: Attractive and Competitive to the Market

Closing Date: 25^th September 2015

Key Responsibilities:

• The Finance & Admin officer will be responsible to plan, implement, and follow up the day to day financial management of the program area, ensure sound accounting and prudent financial management and control in the programme area, handle petty cash and cheque and ensure financial integrity,

• Build financial and resource management capacity of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and partner local NGOs in the programme area;

• Conduct continuous monitoring and auditing on partners financial management processes,

• Provide support to programme team in preparation of plans and budgets and in budgetary and resource management processes; as well as sponsorship activities

• Prepare, compile, submit & document quarterly and annual financial report to accord with the organization’s financial policies and procedures,

• Provide effective administration, logistics and office services, manage and maintain an updated, efficient and effective personnel files of programme team and other office level records and documentations, organize and manage efficient and user friendly resource center in the development area.

Required Qualification:

• BA degree in Accounting/ Finance with a minimum of four years’ experience in accounting, finance, cash handling and administration.

• Strong accountancy, report writing and analytical skills, proven high integrity and demonstrated commitment to work in rural communities are necessary.

• Experience in computer based financial and accounting systems, in administration, supervision, auditing & inspection and planning and budgeting are also essential.

• Candidate must also posses strong team player and interpersonal & communication skills, ability to continuously learn, be flexible, responsive and ability to take personal initiative and lead an organized work, also posses personal qualities of maturity and sense of judgment.

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