Ref.No.SCI/ASS-FO/0009/2014

Date: 11August2014

Internal /External Vacancy Announcement

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision.

Position 1:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance officer will be responsible to assist in sound financial management systems; facilitate payment of staff salaries; and will be responsible for coding to proper account. The position holder will be responsible for the timely report submission; and process of all payments and verify completeness of documentation organization financial management system and donor regulation & procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The applicants, to be considered for the post, should have BA Degree in Accounting from recognized University with 3 years of experience of which 2 years’ experience directly related to the post and NGO experience is preferable. S/he should have special training on accounting software and basic computer skills (Microsoft excel & word) .The applicant should have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills & Ability to work under pressure and with all levels of employees/management. She/he should also have ability and willingness to work independently but enjoys collaborating and working in a team environment. Fluency in English, both verbal and written is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through Getachew.Tilahun2@savethechildren.org up to  August 20, 2014. 

a A CV (not more than 3 pages)
b A cover letter (not more than one page)
c A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this. 

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request. 

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. For hard copy applicants you can forward your application through Save the Children; P.O. Box 245; Assosa, Ethiopia ensuring that the job title and code are clearly stated in the cover letter. All applications should be received within 10 days of this advertisement.

We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

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.

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.