• Job Description

  Req#: 48790

  The Organisation

  Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

  Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

  We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

  We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

  The Opportunity

  The Finance and Admin Officer will be responsible for coordinating with the Technical Coordinator in kombolcha and WWA Finance and Operation Lead to ensure timely and accurate accounting, internal and external reporting, and compliance with internal Plan and external donor policies and requirements. This role will allow WWA to provide greater levels of support for partner organizations and smooth implementations of WWA activities.

  The Individual

  Qualifications/Experience Essential: A minimum of BA Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Experience with relevant accounting packages and operating systems Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards for the NGO sector, donor regulations, and compliance issues related to the management of donor funds Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a similar position in a comparable organization. Good knowledge of local accounting practices, standards, procedures, and regulation Good Knowledge of USAID funded project management

  Qualifications/Experience Desirable: Computer literacy Good knowledge of accounting software as well as Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Demonstrate ability to give and receive feedback and criticism in a constructive and open way A good team member Ability and experience in adapting to systems & processes Good listening and good communication Good ability to plan. Languages Required Fluency in English language is essential Knowledge of local languages is a desirable Please click here to review the full job description: - Link Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC). Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work. Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

  Location: Dessie

  Type of Role: Finance and Operation/Admin Officer

  Reports to: Finance and Operation Lead

  Grade: C1

  Closing Date: February 14, 2024

  Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

  We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

  Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

  We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

  Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

  A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

  Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

• About the company

  Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation which works in 71 countries across the world, in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to advance children’s rights and equality for girls.

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