Ethiopian Red Cross Society would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
About the Ethiopian Red Cross Society
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services. ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. Currently the ERCS has a structure consisting of 12 Regional Offices, 34 Zonal Branches and 131 District/Woreda Branches, 599 Woreda Red Cross Committee and 5871 Kebele Red Cross committees.
ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs relating to food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building interventions, with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. ERCS works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering National Societies, members, volunteers and the communities we serve.
1. Accountant
Location:Dire Dawa Branch
Job Requirements:
Master / Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study.
4/6 years of relevant experience in Master’s and Bachelor’s respectively
Communication, and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local language is desirable.
Good personal organizational skills.
Ability to work within a multicultural setting.
Willing to travel extensively within and outside the Zone/region.
Other Skills
Previous experience with USAID or other USG-funded projects is an advantage.
Knowledge of Accounting Practices
Proficiency in Accounting Software
Ability to Prepare Financial Statements
Knowledge of General Business Practices
Ability to Analyze Data
Critical Thinking Skills
Accounting Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Smooth partnership and responsiveness.
Deadline: October 24, 2024.
2. Admin and Finance Manager
Location:Benishangul Gumuz Regional Branch
Job Summary:
Under the general direction and guidance of branch head, the Admin and Finance Manager plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the financial and administrative activities of the branch, manages the cash inflow and outflow of the branch, supervises the recording, analysis and financial statement preparation activities of the core cost and projects in accordance with the Society’s policies and procedures in place, ensures that financial documents, ledgers, journal vouchers and supporting documents are maintained and organized in accordance with the accounting system of the Society, ensures that cash or collected money is registered and deposited timely; ascertains that bank accounts and cash at hand are properly registered, and statement of bank reconciliation made in due course, ensures the timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual consolidated reports of the branch, follows up on the consolidation, approval and proper execution of regular budget estimates of the different work units; ascertains that closings of books of accounts are carried out in due course. Administers the project funds of the Society in accordance with the commitments made with donors; ensures that the branch’s books of accounts are reconciled with bank statements, ensures proper and consistent enforcement of the financial policies and procedures of the Society.
Job Requirements:
Second/First Degree in Accounting/ Accounting & Finance/ Management
8/10 years relevant experience and out of this 4/6 years in managerial position. Knowledge of accounting software is mandatory.
Deadline: October 24, 2024.
3. Senior Resource Mobilization and Expansion Expert
Location:Addis Ababa
Key performance area :
Under the general direction and guidance of the Head Resource Mobilization and Expansion Service ,the Senior Resource Mobilization and Expansion Expert responsible for the following major functional duties.
Works with pertinent work units to attain the fundraising, donation and support solicitation goal
Implements the plans and work towards to fulfill the revenue target set in the NS strategic plan;
Carried out market research on the overall resource mobilization activities with the view to enhance the competitiveness of the NS, Participate in developing Resource Map of the Society.
Conduct feasibility study at National level for possible resource mobilization initiatives and for specific projects at branch level;
Develop business project proposals to mobilize financial and material resources ; Provide technical support and advice to branches to develop and administer IGAs and other Business development schemes; Studies and proposes feasible business venture to be implemented by HQ & branches;
Conducts monitoring activities in the performance of IGAs of the Society and provides feedback on the sustainability of the same;
Proposes business development ideas and conduct researches that ensure the sustainability and growth of income of the NS;
Develops the development of promotional tools, selection of effective promotional mix, and evaluates impacts thereof, and ensures proper implementation of the mix;
Implements donor care management system and continually identify new ways of maintaining and improving partner/donor relationship; Put in to action donors intelligence system and Identifies and targets high-value donors;
Maintains and insures the application of the Resource Development and Management policy, strategies and procedures in all fundraising events organizations, donation and support solicitation of the Society at all levels; Facilitates and ensures timely collections of donated resources;
Prepares proposals and necessary documentations for national and international fundraising programs, campaigns, and coordinates the effort of regional branches in local resource mobilization;
Identifies and takes up opportunities to influence corporate prospects’ priorities, through proactive relationship development and peer-to-peer introductions. Identifies and solicits potential donors to extend their generosity to ERCS Cause;
Maintains and follows up stewardship and strategic development of existing and new corporate partners to increase corporate income.
Identify and sniff-out valuable opportunities that can attract high-net-worth individuals and companies and act fast to foster new relationship
Provide necessary expertise support for members of the governance, senior managers, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders to harness the resource mobilization efforts of the NS;
Provides fundraising and partnership related expertise and support to concerned work units and branch offices as required; Provide expertise support on partnership and fundraising initiatives of branch offices
Job Requirements:
Second/First degree in Business Management, Management, Business Administration, Business Development, Marketing, Economics, Project Management .
6/8 years relevant work experience.
Deadline: October 24, 2024.
Application way
We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to fill out online employment application form with the indicated link https://ee.ifrc.org/x/fqTf4qqW before the closing date of this announcement .