Ethiopian Red Cross Society vacancy
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society( ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services. ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. Currently the ERCS has a structure conforming of 12 Regional Offices, 34 Zonal Branches and 131 quarter/ Woreda Branches, 599 Woreda Red Cross Committee and 5871 Kebele Red Cross committees.
Position 1: Communication and Dissemination Expert
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction and supervision Regional Head, plans and coordinates the disseminations and communications activities of the indigenous Office; coordinates with HQ applicable work unit in the communication and dissemination activities; assists zonal branch dissemination and communication efforts and builds the capacity of zonal branch experts who are engaged in dissemination and communication activities;
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Directly responsible to the Regional Head and shall have the following major functional duties.
- plans and coordinates the disseminations and communications conditioning of the indigenous Office;
- Disseminates and promotes the abecedarian principles, Red Cross Values and Vision and charge of the National Society;
- Undertakes, in collaboration with work units and elderly experts, trainings, awareness creation and dispersion conditioning of the RCRC history, abecedarian principles, volunteerism, ERCS activities, etc. to internal and external stakeholders, at HQ and branch level through the applicable tools and media( events, campaigns, in and out door sessions);
- Attends meetings and social functions and events, and uses skill in communication( PR) ways to obtain desired out comes in disseminations and dispatches;
- Assists zonal branch dissemination and communication efforts and builds the capacity of zonal branch experts who are engaged in dissemination and communication activities; assistances in the organization of forums, events, days, anniversaries and field visits, that farther enhance the Society’s goodwill and favorable publicity;
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Alternate/ First degree Public Relations and Political Science, Peace and Security, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, International Law, Public Management, Journalism & Communication, Foreign Language, Literature, Public Administration and Management, Social work Sociology/ Social Psychology Social Anthropology/ Governance and Development Studies
- and 4/6 years applicable work experience. 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
APPLICATION LINK
Position 2: ERCS- South Addis Ababa Zonal Coordination Branch Head
JOB SUMMARY-
Under the direction and supervision of the Zonal Branch governing Board and Regional Branch Head the Zonal Branch Head plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the overall activities of the Zonal Branch of the Society; coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the overall activities of the zonal branch; follows up and facilitates the timely preparation and submission of regular and exceptional reports by the woreda branch; based on delegated power administer and directs fiscal and procurement activities of the zonal branch; ensures that effective, effective and responsible systems are in placed with in the zonal and woreda branches; prepares the periodic plan and budget of zonal branch;
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls the overall activities of the Zonal Branch of the Society; Ensures that the provisions of the charter and rules deduced thereof, programs, procedures and guidelines, and decisions made by the RC/ RC movement, and the leadership of the NS are effectively implemented in the zonal and woreda branches;
- Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the overall activities of the zonal branch; follow up and facilitates the timely preparation and submission of regular and exceptional reports by the woreda branch;
- Based on delegated power administer and directs fiscal and procurement activities of the zonal branch; Coordinates and controls woreda branches and take corrective measures grounded on the applicable rules of the NS;
- Ensures that effective, effective, and responsible systems are placed within the zonal and woreda Branches; Ensures that materials and fixed assets of the Society found in the zonal branches are properly administered and employed for their intended purpose;
- prepares the periodic plan and budget of the zonal branch; consolidates and incorporates woreda branch offices periodic plan and budget submit to the indigenous branch; Hires, administers, and fires all employees of the zonal and woreda branch offices;
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Alternate degree/ first degree in Management/ Public Administration/ Disaster Risk Management/ Public Health/ Social Work/ Sociology/ Social Psychology Social Anthropology/ Regional & Local Development Studies/ Governance & Development Studies
- and 8/10 years related work experience, out of which 4/6 times in directorial position( s) Work Unit ERCS- South Addis Ababa Zonal Branch
- Reports to ERCS, Addis Ababa Regional Branch Head/ Zonal Branch Governing Board
- Terms of employment – endless after probation period.
Place of Work- Addis Ababa, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch
Salary- 28,453.00 Birr
APPLICATION LINK
Position 3: Senior ICT and EOC Expert
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Regional/ Zonal branch Head, ICT and EOC Senior Expert, follows up EOC, activities of the branch in accordance with the policies and procedures in place; operates the Branch Emergency Operation Center( EOC) to provide an informed for decision making and action on emergency preparedness, response and recovery functions at branch level;
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Coordinates EOC service intervention need assessment activities of the branch in accordance with the policies and procedures in place by the Society;
- Operates the branch Emergency Operation Center( EOC) to organize factual information for decision makers and to take an action on emergency preparedness, response and recovery functions at a strategic level;
- Responsible for the operation of the branch EOC and report the branches emergency response assessment and assistance request to Disaster Preparedness and Response at HQ through the EOC of HQ.
- Collects, organizes, analyses and reports critical disaster incident information and data for use by branch management and HQ decision makers through EOC of HQ; Tackles problems and handles issues referred to him her from head of the branch and implementing units and staffs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Alternate/ first degree in Computer Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Management Information System/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science
- 6/8 year work experience
- Work Unit ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch
- Reports to Head, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch Terms of employment – contract for one year.
- Place of Work – Addis Ababa, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch
Salary- 28,446.00 Birr
APPLICATION LINK
Position 4: Admin and Finance Manager, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction and guidance of branch head, the Admin and Finance Manager plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the fiscal and executive activities of the branch, manages the cash inflow and outflow of the branch, supervises the recording, analysis and fiscal statement medication activities of the core cost and systems in accordance with the Society’s programs and procedures in place, ensures that fiscal documents, ledgers, journal vouchers
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Plans, coordinates and supervises conditioning of client service operation, human resource operation, general service, general accounts and property administration conditioning of the region in agreement with the policy of the Society;
- Supervises the recording, analysis and fiscal statement preparation conditioning of core cost and systems in accordance with the Society’s programs and procedures in place;
- Identifies and assesses the need for additional 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;
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Alternate/ First Degree in Account/ Accounting & Finance/ Management
- 8/10 years applicable experience and out of this 4/6 years in directorial position. Knowledge of accounting software is mandatory.
- Work Unit ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch Reports to Head, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch Terms of employment – endless after probation period
Place of Work – Addis Ababa, ERCS- Addis Ababa Branch
Salary- 37,236.00 Birr
APPLICATION LINK
Position 5: Admin and Finance Manager, Benishangul Gumuz Regional Branch
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction and guidance of branch head, the Admin and Finance Manager plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the fiscal and executive activities of the branch, manages the cash inflow and outflow of the branch, supervises the recording, analysis and fiscal statement preparation conditioning of the core cost and projects in accordance with the Society’s policies 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,
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 fiscal 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 additional 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 fiancial reports of the core cost;
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Alternate/ First Degree in Account/ Accounting & Finance/ Management
- 8/10 years applicable experience and out of this 4/6 years in directorial position.
- Knowledge of accounting software is obligatory
- Work Unit Benishangul Gumuz Regional Branch
- Reports to Head, Benishangul Gumuz Regional Branch
- Terms of employment – contract for one time
- Place of Work- Benishangul Gumuz Region, ERCS- Regional Branch, Assosa
Salary- As per the organization salary scale
APPLICATION LINK
How To Apply
We invite applicants meeting the needed qualifications to fill out online employment operation form
With the indicated link https://ee.ifrc.org/x/fqTf4qqW before the closing date of this advertisement on 24 Sept, 2024.
Qualified women are highly recommended to apply!
