Programmer Analyst

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Programmer Analyst- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: February 23, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Develop, test and implement new software programs.• Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues.• Design and update software database. This includes, but is not limited to: Software Applications, Web Sites, Data Communication Processes and User Interfaces.• Test, maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization.• Facilitate root cause analysis of system issues.• Accomplishes programming project requirements by coaching programmers.• Meets programming standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying work process improvements; implementing new technology.• Plans programming projects by confirming program objective and specifications with clients.• Arranges program specifications by confirming logical sequence and flowcharts, researching and employing established operations.• Verifies program operation by confirming tests.• Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.• Converts project specifications, using flowcharts and diagrams, into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language processable by computer, applying knowledge of computer programming techniques and computer languages.• Web application and service design, development, and maintenance.• Designs new applications, databases, and interfaces as requested and assigned.• Design custom reports and visualizations using report designer tools.• Strong proficiency with team development tools and code versioning systems.• Excellent skills in designing and developing multi-tiered web-based systems.• Strong J2EE & Spring Framework development experience.• Strong relational database design/development experience.• Demonstrated experience with object-oriented design patterns and enterprise.• architectural design patterns comfortable to work in within both the open source and licensed context.• Designs database models and implements them; writes custom SQL queries.• Integrates application front ends with database back-ends.• Works with system administrators to perform database administration and troubleshooting for server databases.• Responsible migration of enterprise systems.• Responsible for Project management of all development initiatives.• Other duties as assigned.
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SOF Trainee

Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: SOF Trainee- Registration Date: Until February 18, 2020.- Registration Place: Ethiopian Airlines Group, Recruitment & Placement Office situated inside the premises of Ethiopian Airlines Group headquarter.
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Administrative Associate

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Administrative AssociateMain duties & responsibilities:Administrative roles:• Receives, records and distributes finance documents to the respective staff. Ensures that documents are fully approved and supported as per ILRI authorization matrix;• Distributes cheque to staff and suppliers checking the receipts provided are correct and contain all the relevant information;• Maintaining logs of administrative requests, issue timely reminders on uncompleted administrative tasks and identify bottlenecks for timely support;• Shares a monthly report on all tasks assigned and highlight any patterns for appropriate action to be taken;• Receiving and assisting customers, setting appointments and responding to customer’s queries;• Recording customers’ requests and follow up in the absence of the responsible staff.• Ordering from stores and safeguarding stationery for finance departments;• Coordinating local and international travel, meetings, workshops and conference logistics and verifying related hotel, housing, catering expenses reports, including invitation lists etc.• Liaising with all ILRI administrative Units, Research programs, projects and supports units as required to deal with Finance matters;• Assists visitors on general administrative matters, provides advice and ensures administrative support as requiredProcess VAT claim from Inland Revenue Authority:• Extracts from the system and prepares the VAT claims form every end of month just after closing of books;• Organizes all the appropriate documentation from the payment vouchers attached i.e. receipt, invoices and others;• Checks if the monthly claims prepared is agreeable with the ledger balance;• With a covering note passes it to the Finance Manager I - General Accounting for review and checking;• Registers the approved claim on the register book and submit to the Inland Revenue Authority;• Follows up with the inland revenue department for settlement;Creditor Invoices/Expense Claim Authorizations:• Reviews invoices and other expense claims as they are delivered;• Resolves invoice and other claims discrepancies;• Provides first check for payment authorization.Maintaining the Finance database and record keeping:• Maintaining the Finance database and record keeping• Storing, arranging, indexing and classifying various financial records;• Maintaining a database of suppliers and other external customers’ contacts;• Overseeing the management of electronic and/or paper-based information;• Responding to internal and/or external information enquiries;• Reviewing and documenting records management resources;• Ensures sensitive information is kept confidential;• Filling finance documents & retrieving documents during Audit;• Maintaining and updating a proper filing system for the Unit documents;• Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Job Grade: HG 10- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 9,610 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
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Research Management Coordinator - Soil

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Research Management Coordinator - SoilKey Responsibilities:• Provides scientific leadership in synthesizing best-bet soil fertility management technologies, tools and approaches in Ethiopia and beyond;• Identifies incentive mechanisms for adopting best-bet integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies and practices, by reviewing existing in-country and broader experiences;• Facilitates national and international partners in improving production and productivity of rainfed and irrigation agriculture, with particular emphasis on fertilizer recommendation, nutrient recycling and organic resources management; • Conducts various cross-scheme, on-farm agronomy trials through organizing and facilitating farmers research groups in various regions of Ethiopia;• Works with multi-disciplinary team of soil scientists, modellers, input suppliers, social scientists and other experts to support integrated soil fertility management which would bring increased benefits to farmers;• Develops and strengthens partnership between the various bureaus and regional agricultural research institutions so that expertise and technologies from the various institutions reach farmers’ fields and schemes;• Organizes training events, cross-site and cross-regional visits, and expert meetings in improved scheme management including soil fertility management, IPM, seed systems and home garden management;• Back stops regional and woreda experts in compiling and sharing scheme level information on integrated soil fertility management;• Publishes major scientific findings in journals, book chapters and other communication outlets. Distil key lessons across sites and regions on ISFM success factors and institutional learning;• Contributes to the resource mobilization efforts of ICRISAT and the CGIAR Research Programs through writing research proposals, building capacity in our partners, engaging with the University sector by co-supervising postgraduate students.• Supports the project manager in communications and compilation of knowledge; facilitating workshops and reaching experts engaged in ISFM in the regions;- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travels to the respective regions and woredas.- Grade: HG 17- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 57,880 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI/ICRISAT remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities.
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Accountant

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: AccountantMain Responsibilities:• Verify all supplier invoices for accuracy and matching to receipt of services and goods;• Ensure that all payment vouchers have correct account & budget codes;• Ensure the travel authorization is correct, approved and in compliance with icipe travel policy requirements;• Perform accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements;• Prepare operation budgets and cash forecast for field offices;• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;• Monitor, prepare and submit details of outstanding advances, commitment, and sub-grant reports as applicable;• Prepare payments to suppliers, staff advances and event participants at the regional office;• Ensure all staff advance settlements are processed in a timely manner;• Maintain records of payments and ensure that documentation on all payments are complete, accurate, and in line with icipe policies;• Ensure timely deposit of cash receipts (e.g. float surrenders);• Handle petty cash of the field office and maintain proper petty cash recording;• Prepare petty cash payment voucher and process cash payment within approved cash limit of the project;• Prepare bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances to ensure for an adequate cash float level to meet needs;• Ensure all financial document are delivered to icipe Addis country office in a timely manner and maintain a copy all documents for documentation;• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;• Analyze and reconcile project inventory and assets on a regular basis.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaPLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.- Suitably qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply.- Position level: HG 13Minimum Base salary: • Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending salary history of the candidate)Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
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Accountant

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: AccountantMain Responsibilities:• Verify all supplier invoices for accuracy and matching to receipt of services and goods;• Ensure that all payment vouchers have correct account & budget codes;• Ensure the travel authorization is correct, approved and in compliance with icipe travel policy requirements;• Perform accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements;• Prepare operation budgets and cash forecast for field offices;• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;• Monitor, prepare and submit details of outstanding advances, commitment, and sub-grant reports as applicable;• Prepare payments to suppliers, staff advances and event participants at the regional office;• Ensure all staff advance settlements are processed in a timely manner;• Maintain records of payments and ensure that documentation on all payments are complete, accurate, and in line with icipe policies;• Ensure timely deposit of cash receipts (e.g. float surrenders);• Handle petty cash of the field office and maintain proper petty cash recording;• Prepare petty cash payment voucher and process cash payment within approved cash limit of the project;• Prepare bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances to ensure for an adequate cash float level to meet needs;• Ensure all financial document are delivered to icipe Addis country office in a timely manner and maintain a copy all documents for documentation;• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;• Analyze and reconcile project inventory and assets on a regular basis.- Duty Station: Jimma in Oromia, EthiopiaPLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.- Suitably qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply.- Position level: HG 13Minimum Base salary: • Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending salary history of the candidate)Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
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Accountant

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: AccountantMain Responsibilities:• Verify all supplier invoices for accuracy and matching to receipt of services and goods;• Ensure that all payment vouchers have correct account & budget codes;• Ensure the travel authorization is correct, approved and in compliance with icipe travel policy requirements;• Perform accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements;• Prepare operation budgets and cash forecast for field offices;• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;• Monitor, prepare and submit details of outstanding advances, commitment, and sub-grant reports as applicable;• Prepare payments to suppliers, staff advances and event participants at the regional office;• Ensure all staff advance settlements are processed in a timely manner;• Maintain records of payments and ensure that documentation on all payments are complete, accurate, and in line with icipe policies;• Ensure timely deposit of cash receipts (e.g. float surrenders);• Handle petty cash of the field office and maintain proper petty cash recording;• Prepare petty cash payment voucher and process cash payment within approved cash limit of the project;• Prepare bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances to ensure for an adequate cash float level to meet needs;• Ensure all financial document are delivered to icipe Addis country office in a timely manner and maintain a copy all documents for documentation;• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;• Analyze and reconcile project inventory and assets on a regular basis.- Duty Station: Bahir Dar in Amhara, EthiopiaPLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.- Suitably qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply.- Position level: HG 13Minimum Base salary: • Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending salary history of the candidate)Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
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Accountant

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: AccountantMain Responsibilities:• Verify all supplier invoices for accuracy and matching to receipt of services and goods;• Ensure that all payment vouchers have correct account & budget codes;• Ensure the travel authorization is correct, approved and in compliance with icipe travel policy requirements;• Perform accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements;• Prepare operation budgets and cash forecast for field offices;• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;• Monitor, prepare and submit details of outstanding advances, commitment, and sub-grant reports as applicable;• Prepare payments to suppliers, staff advances and event participants at the regional office;• Ensure all staff advance settlements are processed in a timely manner;• Maintain records of payments and ensure that documentation on all payments are complete, accurate, and in line with icipe policies;• Ensure timely deposit of cash receipts (e.g. float surrenders);• Handle petty cash of the field office and maintain proper petty cash recording;• Prepare petty cash payment voucher and process cash payment within approved cash limit of the project;• Prepare bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances to ensure for an adequate cash float level to meet needs;• Ensure all financial document are delivered to icipe Addis country office in a timely manner and maintain a copy all documents for documentation;• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;• Analyze and reconcile project inventory and assets on a regular basis.- Duty Station: Mekelle in Tigray, EthiopiaPLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.- Suitably qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply.- Position level: HG 13Minimum Base salary: • Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending salary history of the candidate)Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
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Knowledge Management Manager

Population Services International (PSI)
Population Services International (PSI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Knowledge Management ManagerJob Description• We are looking for a competent and result driven individual who is oriented to details. S/he will develop a KM strategy to guide the implementation of knowledge management within PSI Ethiopia. S/he is required to identify the intellectual assets of the organization (documented or undocumented), foster a learning environment, and promote the culture of knowledge sharing and use through championing knowledge management initiatives. S/he needs to demonstrate the contribution of KM initiative to meeting organizational goals.Key Result Areas:• Planning• Knowledge generation activities• Knowledge storing and sharing• Knowledge application• Capacity building• Monitoring the Knowledge BaseMain Duties and Responsibilities:Planning• Set knowledge management strategic and operational priorities of the organization (identify the learning agenda and plan for its execution)• Work closely with program leads to ensure programs include learning outcomes in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.• Plan and promote collaborative tools and techniques to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among• internal teams and external partners• Prepare costed work plan for the implementation of knowledge management activitiesKnowledge generation activities• Put a process in place for managing intellectual assets of the organization• Prepare high quality learning documents on identified themes by supporting the capturing of model practices and outcomes from learning initiatives, with the project managers in the region.• Document organizational knowledge (Produce program/technical/policy/advocacy briefs)• As necessary, develop processes to capture, store, validate and retrieve knowledge of the organization• Identify knowledge assets within the organization from people, processes and documents• Conduct data mining to generate knowledge from routine program data• Work closely with the research advisors, M & E and program staff to generate new knowledge• Prompt and facilitate, the capture of learning after all significant events and processes (after action reviews, brainstorming sessions etc)Knowledge storing and sharing• Establish a knowledge database of model practices, manuals, guidelines, policies and strategies of the organization• Strengthen use of intranet (SharePoint and OneDrive) to store and share knowledge within the organization• In collaboration with the communication department, facilitate knowledge transfer sessions (organize booths, marketplaces, knowledge fairs, conferences, etc.)• Disseminate information about the organization’s knowledge sharing to internal and external audiences, maintain communications on knowledge sharing across the organization, participate in orientation and training sessions, and preparation of brochures/presentationsKnowledge application• Promote knowledge capture and reuse through operational and business processes• Capture and distill experience and insight for reuse to improve performanceCapacity building• Provide internal training and consulting on KM concepts and methodologies• Coach the organization in the use of KM processes and tools• Continuously build own capacity to provide better input for KM in the organizationMonitoring the Knowledge Base• Monitor the effectiveness, maintenance and use of IT tools and systems as they apply to KM, and implement improvements• Help monitor and evaluate knowledge sharing program, including external bench marking and evaluation programs/opportunities- Department/Program: Knowledge Management- Level: D2- Reports to: Evidence and Learning Director- Based in: Addis Ababa- Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds- Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.
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Driver

Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
Co-operative Development Foundation of CanadaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: DriverSummary of Key Functions:• Describe overview of job missio Reporting to Finance and Administration Officer, the Driver is responsible for driving and maintaining the assigned vehicle and providing operational/logistics support. The driver will provide safe, transport services for CDF Canada team in Addis Ababa and to the project sites in the Regions. The driver will adhere to all traffic and CDF Canada driving rules and security guidelines required.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Operate CDF Ethiopia vehicles as assigned by supervisor• Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with CDF policies/regulations• Check the vehicle conditions before and after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to the Finance and Administration Manager• Adhere to all safety and security and communication protocols as advised by CDF and Ethiopia driving rules• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spare etc.• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times;• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office daily work loads• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to Finance and Administration Officer on a regular basis• Do the regular service and maintenance of vehicles• Adherence to all CDF policies and procedures as outlined in CDF policies and manuals• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to CDF and to not jeopardize its Operations in the country• Undertake official errands, such as banking, distribution of cheques, and so on…• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by relevant staff.Duty station: CDF Canada, Ethiopia Office, Addis AbabaHow to Apply• Application deadline February 19, 2020• CDF Canada is committed to achieving workforce diversity. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Interested applicants can submit an updated CV together with a motivation letter in person with the address mentioned below or through email to bambaw@cdfcanada.coop • Address: Cooperative Development Foundation of Canada, Ethiopia Office, Kirkos Sub City,• Woreda 8, Kazanchis near UN/ECA gate 2, Garade Bldg, 3rd Floor.
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