About the Job
\nTITTLE: Junior Finance and Administration Officer (JFAO)
\nPROGRAM\/PROJECT: Strengthening Essential RMNCH-N Services for Pastoral Communities in Ethiopia
\nREPORTS TO: Regional Coordinator
\nDUTY STATION: Semera, Afar<\/p>\n
COMPANY SUMMARY
\nEngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs and drive innovation through strong partnerships and inclusive practices.<\/p>\n
EngenderHealth values diversity in lived experience, perspectives, and professional backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.<\/p>\n
JOB SUMMARY
\nThe Junior Finance and Administration Officer (JFAO) will be responsible for ensuring the use of an efficient financial system as per the standard operating procedures of EngenderHealth. The position holder will provide administrative, coordination and financial management support to the Strengthening Essential RMNCH-N Services for Pastoral Communities project in Afar. The JFAO will assist the coordinator in establishing effective administration and financial support functions for the program and operations, ensuring that all efforts are undertaken in smooth coordination with program staff.<\/p>\n
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
\na) Finance<\/p>\n
Ensures that proper financial policies, procedures, and systems are operated and maintained at the field office level in line with donor and EngenderHealth reporting requirement.
\nMonitors cash flow and requests top-ups from head office.
\nHandles petty cash for the region as required, including timely replenishment.
\nEnsures that all financial transactions are compliant with local laws, donor regulations, and internal policies.
\nResponsible for bank reconciliation preparation, field office advance settlement tracking.
\nResponsible for the quarterly financial report preparation, secure central office approval and submit to the government.
\nEnsures that the program expenditure is within the available fund, annual budget, and work plan.
\nEnsures that all financial records are properly kept and serves as a custodian of cheques.
\nProcesses all payments including obtaining expenditure approval, effecting payments, and recording financial transactions.
\nMaintains a comprehensive filing system for financial and administrative documents.
\nPrepares monthly budget forecast and advance requests.
\nAssists regional coordinator preparation of annual budgets and tracking budget vs actuals.
\nCoordinates per-diem and other workshop\/training-related payments.
\nReviews and sends accurate timely monthly financial reports and copies of financial documents to EngenderHealth central office. Takes necessary corrective actions on the feedback from the central office finance unit.
\nMonitors cash flow and expenditure against budget and advice the regional Team Leader on possible corrective action, ensure well-functioning of office equipment and facilities, arranges and coordinates with the Operations & Logistics Officer for repair and maintenance as required.
\nLink with central office grants and contracts unit for any support required to link with local sub grantees.
\nAssists in the coordination of year end audits.
\nCompile VAT reimbursement document monthly and send over to central office.
\nManages warehouse process and documentation as required.
\nWorks closely with Roving Finance Officer for any coordination or regional office document review.
\nProvides support to the office in all other financial matters.
\nb) Administration<\/p>\n
Responsible for property management.
\nEnsures the timely payment of office rent, telephone, fax, and other related payments.
\nEnsures availability of sufficient consumable supplies.
\nFor offices where EngenderHealth is hosting other partnering organizations, coordinate the office monthly plan for use of consumables, tracking unified system budget for admin costs and report variances to the central office for timely action etc.,
\nProvide administrative coordination support for unified management related activities where required.
\nCoordinates travel arrangement and oversee transport operations.
\nSupervises support staff and support activities.
\nAs directed by the Regional Team Leader, supervises and coordinates events, meetings, and occasions held by the program.
\nImplements performance review and performance management for all Admin staff.
\nTracks staff leave schedule and PEP.
\nActs as a focal team member for DOVICO management in the regions.
\nEnsures the maintenance and reconciliation of stock and bin cards, periodically ensures and reports the physical existence of inventories and assets
\nCarries out any other responsibilities as directed by the Regional Team Leader & Matrix Managers that are in line with the organizational structure of EngenderHealth-Ethiopia.
\nAbout You
\nBA\/ in Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management, or related field.
\nMinimum 3 years\u2019 relevant work experience for BA holders. NGO experience is a plus
\nWork experience in a supervisory position is a plus.
\nGood knowledge of financial principles and practices.
\nESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS<\/p>\n
Committed to EngenderHealth\u2019s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
\nExcellent coordination skills, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks.
\nAbility to work under minimum supervision.
\nAbility to effectively work in a team.
\nWillingness to work under pressure.
\nPREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS<\/p>\n
Good accountancy and report writing skills.
\nGood knowledge of computer application – QuickBooks and Peachtree<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[188],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-37937","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-accounting-and-finance","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Engender-Health.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Engender Health","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"188":"Accounting And Finance"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-01","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/www.engenderhealth.org\/about\/work-with-us\/careers","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Engender-Health.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Engender-Health.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Engender Health","_job_title":"Junior Finance and Administration Officer (JFAO), Afar","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"188","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-01","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nTITTLE: Junior Finance and Administration Officer (JFAO)\r\nPROGRAM\/PROJECT: Strengthening Essential RMNCH-N Services for Pastoral Communities in Ethiopia\r\nREPORTS TO: Regional Coordinator\r\nDUTY STATION: Semera, Afar\r\n\r\nCOMPANY SUMMARY\r\nEngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. 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