INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT     

1. INTRODUCTION  

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Save the Children International (SCI) has job opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review the following position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision:

1. JOB SUMMERY

The major role of the Finance Officer is to assist different programs in Mekelle Field Office, particularly teams at field sites, for delivering sound financial services and preparing timely financial reports. He/She will be responsible for the preparation and processing of all payments, verification of completeness of documentation in relation to policies, internal control and required authorization procedures including budget availability.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential

• BA Degree/ college Diploma in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University/ College

• 4 years working experience in the area of Finance for BA holders and 6 years similar experience for Diploma holders;

Desirable

• Broad understanding of programs management and operations;

• Ability to work independently and take personal initiative;

• Excellent written and spoken English language skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• NGO experience is advantageous.

• Excellent computer software skills;

• Computer skills, especially Microsoft Offices, excel, e-mail systems (i.e. Outlook) and Financial soft ware

     HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements can send their resume and cover letter through yasin.ali@savethechildren.org before November 15, 2014. Please make sure that you stated the post title of the vacancy on the subject of your email. For hard copy applicants, you can apply through Save the Children- Mekelle Field Office, Ethiopia; around Sheba University College in person. You can also submit your copy of application, CV (not more than 3 pages), other testimonies ensuring that the job title is clearly stated in the cover letter (not more than one page) and a one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process.

In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Save the Children has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with Save the Children will be expected to adhere to these policies.

With regards,