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Ethiopian Red Cross

We're a humanitarian organization working in partnership with the Ethiopian government, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societie (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering public societies, volunteers and our beneficiaries. Our vision is to be a strong, tone reliant and the most effective humanitarian association in Ethiopia in reaching the most vulnerable. Our mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to contribute to the wellbeing of mankind and prevalence of peace. We've four core programs including food security and disaster preparedness/ response, health and health related initiatives, HIV/ AIDS prevention and control, and the creation of humanitarian values. Volunteering is at the heart of the ERCS and we currently have 90,000 volunteers and 1.8 million members helping us to carry out our essential humanitarian work. Working together, our volunteers and staff save lives and help thousands of people in need every year and raise finances necessary to pay for our services.

Position 1: Accountant

Details of the vacant position

Work Unit Admin and Finance Division, ERCS- Branch

Reports to Admin and Finance Division, ERCS- Branch

Terms of employment Contract for one year with possible of extension.

Place of Work Gamo Gofa ERCS- Branch, Arbaminch

Salary As per association salary scale Background of the project

The USAID/ Ethiopia Health Resilience Activity is a 5- year design (28th Mar 2023 – 27th Mar 2028) aims to strengthen original capacity to detect, prepare for, respond to, and alleviate the impact of public health emergencies and ensure the continuity of essential health services during emergencies. The Activity will result in advanced original capacity and health system resilience in focus areas through strengthening woreda leadership and capacity to manage emergencies; improving early warning and alert response system( EWARS) and data management capacity; developing core capacity on gender in emergencies( GiE); and adding innovative funding for emergencies, leading to reduced morbidity and mortality related to public health crises. Management lores for Health( MSH) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) are working together and by close collaboration with zonal and woreda services, health installations( HFs), communities, and other stakeholders to achieve these results. The USAID/ Ethiopia Health Resilience Activity concentrated on named woredas in three regions( Amhara; Oromia; and South Ethiopia) and one megacity administration( Dire Dawa).

Job Summary

1. Under the supervision of the Admin and Finance Manager, the Accountant classifies and codifies counting documents in agreement with the account system in place and the reporting conditions of the stakeholders; registers accounts deals in agreement with the account software system and account procedure primer of the Society; reconciles books of accounts with bank statements; investigates correctness of account records and documents transmitted brought from branch services and codifies with proper bracket; compiles design fund spending data of the National Secretariat financial reports of branches, and prepares financial statements and reports in agreement with design agreement document; cooperates with internal and external adjudicators for examination and inspection review of the design finances and books of accounts.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

Ensures absoluteness of documents and prepares applicable classification of canons;

Reconciles core cost and project accounts with bank statements; Prepares trial balances, work sheets and other interim statements;

Registers/ records accounts transactions in agreement with the accounting software system and accounting procedure primer of the Society;

Checks and verifies payment requests against availability of budget and presents same to the senior accountant for farther treatment; Reconciles accounts with bank statements;

Adjusts and reconciles accounts records; Extracts regard balances from subsidiary and general ledger accounts and assists in medication of financial reports and statements; Prepares yearly statements of bank reconciliation and adjusting entries;

Investigates correctness of accounting records and documents transmitted brought from zonal branch offices and codifies with proper bracket;

Follows up and facilitates the timely delivery of reports from zonal branches; Compiles project fund spending data of the projects in the branch and sends to HQ.

Makes the necessary reconciliations of project accounts with HQ, Verifies completeness and correctness of documents of project accounts and receives same;

Classifies and codifies accounting documents in accordance with the accounting system in place and the reporting requirements of the stakeholders;

Make sure that the financial documents are duly and chronologically filled and properly kept; Make the supporting documents ready for audit ahead of time;

Cooperates with internal and external adjudicators for examination and audit review of the design finances and books of accounts;

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

Yearly USAID/ HRA project invoice review and feedback.
Smooth cooperation and responsiveness.
Scan and maintain documentation to facilitate yearly invoice settlement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Alternate/ First degree in in Account/ Accounting & Finance/ & Accounting Software
4/6 years related work experience

Other Skills

former experience with USAID or other USG- funded projects is an advantage.
Knowledge of Accounting Practices
Proficiency in Accounting Software
Ability to Prepare fiscal Statements
Knowledge of General Business Practices
Ability to Analyze Data
Critical Thinking Skills
Accounting Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Smooth partnership and responsiveness.
Communication, and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of the original language is desirable.
Good particular organizational skills.
Ability to work within a multilateral setting.
Willing to travel extensively within and outside the Zone/ region.

Place of work Gamo Gofa ERCS- Branch, Arbaminch

APPLICATION LINK

Position 2: Program Management & Resource Mobilization Manager

Details of the vacant position

Work Unit South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch, Wolaita Sodo
Reports to Head, South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch,
Terms of employment – endless after probation period
Place of Work – South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch, Wolaita Sodo
Salary- As per the organization salary scale

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Job Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of indigenous branch head program management and resource mobilization manager Plans, organizes, directs and controls the program Management and Resource Mobilization conditioning of the indigenous branch;

Ensures that the program and project activities of the indigenous branch are executed in accordance with material policy and procedure requirements of the National Secretariat and the Regional Branch as well as commitments made with backing agents; Coordinates response of disasters through available resources at indigenous level; Mobilizes and secure funding from indigenous sources for ambulance procurement and upgrading their service standards and running cost; Initiates and develops project proposals to address the requirements of the vulnerable including recuperation and development requirements; Observers and regulates ambulance services in Zonal and Woreda branches; Identify possible indigenous hazards and design mechanisms to address; proposes in creating partnership and cooperation with original NGOs and business institutions having indigenous content; Oversees and coordinates the formulation, and fund soliciting and implementation activities of locally funded systems on mandate areas in consultation with concerned bodies; Coordinates and launches indigenous fund raising programs;

Developing income generation schemes that have indigenous context based on IGA standards set by the HQ; Develop Resource Map for IGAs of the branch and coordinate feasibility study at indigenous level for possible resource mobilization initiatives; Mobilizing original resources in close contact with indigenous authorities; Develops the capacity of zonal branches in resource mobilization and utilization; and coordinates their effort;

Facilitate in creating relationship with public and private partners to rally resources; Monitors and controls the resource administration and utilization of zonal branches; Coordinates inter zonal investment and resource mobilization efforts; Provide accurate data on all income generating coffers under their horizon;

Facilitate and help on any capacity building programs carried out by Head quarter and ensure its sustainability;

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Plans, organizes, directs and controls the program Management and Resource Mobilization activities of the indigenous branch;
Ensures that the program and project activities of the indigenous branch are executed in accordance with material policy and procedure conditions of the National Secretariat and the Regional Branch as well as commitments made with backing agents;
Examiner and support for establishment and deployment of Strong and functional exigency BDRT & rescue brigades; Coordinates response of disasters through available resources at indigenous position;
Deploys and operates ambulances based on existing system; provides first aid trainings; Mobilizes and secure backing from indigenous sources for ambulance procurement and upgrading their service norms and running cost;
Initiates and develops project proposals to address the requirements of the vulnerable including recuperation and development requirements; Assess the requirements of vulnerable and victims of disaster and design ways to respond the requirements and request the HQ for necessary support;
Participate in assessment conditioning on indigenous disaster hazards in collaboration with applicable authorities; Observers and regulates ambulance services in Zonal and Woreda branches;
Identify possible indigenous hazards and design mechanisms to address; Plans, designs and tools strategies to address indigenous disasters;
Ensure the quality of information collected and compiled on disaster at indigenous level based on predefined standards and procedures;
Identifies and proposes in creating partnership and cooperation with original NGOs and business institutions having indigenous coverage; Implements indigenous disaster preparedness and food security programs;
Periodically report to public HQ on progresses and perpetration of disaster preparedness and food security programs;
Oversees and coordinates the formulation, and fund soliciting and implementation activities of locally funded systems on accreditation areas in consultation with concerned bodies;

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Alternate/ First Degree in Program Development, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, Management, Business Management, Social Work/ Social Anthropology, Public Health,
6/8 years applicable experience and out of these 4/6 years in directorial position
Place of work, Head, South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch,

APPLICATION LINK

Position 3: Admin and Finance Manager

Work Unit South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch, Wolaita Sodo
Reports to Head, South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch,
Terms of employment – endless after probation period
Place of Work – South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch, Wolaita Sodo
Salary- As per the organization salary scale
Knowledge of accounting software is mandatory.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction and guidance of branch head, the Admin and Finance Manager plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the financial and executive activities of the branch, manages the cash inflow and outflow of the branch, supervises the recording, analysis and fiscal statement preparation activities of the core cost and systems in agreement with the Society’s programs and procedures in place, ensures that fiscal documents, ledgers, journal vouchers and supporting documents are maintained and organized in accordance with the accounting system of the Society, ensures that cash or collected plutocrat is registered and deposited timely; ascertains that bank accounts and cash at hand are properly registered, and statement of bank reconciliation made in due course, ensures the timely medication and submission of yearly, daily, biannual and periodic consolidated reports of the branch, follows up on the connection, blessing and proper execution of regular budget estimates of the different work units; ascertains that closings of books of accounts are carried out in due course. Administers the project funds of the Society in accordance with the commitments made with donors; ensures that the branch’s books of accounts are reconciled with bank statements, ensures proper and harmonious enforcement of the fiscal policies and procedures of the Society.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Plans, coordinates and supervises activities of customer service management, human resource management, general service, general accounts and property administration activities of the region in accordance with the policy of the Society;
Supervises the recording, analysis and financial statement preparation activities of core cost and projects in accordance with the Society’s policies and procedures in place;
Identifies and assesses the need for fresh human resource and looks for ways of filling vacant positions; Verifies or approves correctness of statement of accounts for receivable and outstanding accounts as well as bank reconciliation;
Ensures that all transactions of disbursements and receivables are journalized and posted into separate ledgers timely; Prepares yearly, daily,bi-annually and periodic consolidated financial reports of the core cost;
Assesses competent employees to fill vacant jobs by way of promotion on competitive basis as per level of delegation; Follows up on the collection of receivables in due course and reports on over dues for immediate action;
Gives orientations inductions to new employees transferred, or promoted or recruited to fill the post; Ensures that fixed assets of the indigenous branch are properly registered, classified and codified or tagged for ease of tracing and identification;
Checks and verifies as to payment orders and purchasing transactions are duly approved by authorized personnel;
Ensures that cash and check payments are set and effected in due course; Counter signs payments vindicating correctness and completeness of supporting documents;
Checks receiving vouchers and payment vouchers are posted to general ledgers and separate subsidiary ledgers;
Ensures that legal and sanctioned deductions are made from hand’s salary income during payroll preparation;
Make sure that there's no uncollected amount at the end of the year or there's no delinquent shown in the periodic financial report of the branch;
Ensures that all the deduction from employees are timely paid to the concerned bodies; Prepare the financial report( balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure) of the branch quarterly, semiannually and yearly;

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Alternate/ First Degree in Account/ Accounting & Finance/ Management
6/8 years applicable experience and out of this 4/6 years in directorial position.
Place of work, Head, South Ethiopia Region, ERCS- Regional Branch,