The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), established in 1935, is one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most prominent humanitarian organizations. The Society provides critical services to communities impacted by natural and manmade disasters, including emergency response, ambulance and first aid services, family reunification, provision of essential medicines, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian initiatives. Additionally, ERCS focuses on disaster risk reduction to foster resilient households and communities. With a robust structure comprising 12 regional offices, 34 zonal branches, 131 district/woreda branches, 599 woreda Red Cross committees, and 5,871 kebele Red Cross committees, the ERCS continues to uphold its mission of serving vulnerable populations.
Position 1: Accounts Manager (Re-advertisement)
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise project accounting activities.
- Oversee the recording, analysis, and preparation of financial statements following organizational policies.
- Ensure timely closing and auditing of books of accounts while maintaining proper documentation.
- Verify the accuracy of financial statements, receivables, and payables.
- Supervise the entry of financial transactions and ensure compliance with accounting codes.
- Provide guidance to branch offices on accounting activities and review financial reports.
- Facilitate the preparation and submission of project financial reports in line with donor requirements.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or Accounting Software.
- 8/10 years of relevant experience, with 4/6 years in managerial roles.
Work Unit: Finance Department
Reporting to: Finance Director
Terms of Employment: Permanent (after probation)
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: Negotiable
Position 2: Senior Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Officer (DRC Climate Change Project)
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze data for project planning.
- Develop monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans for the project.
- Create tools for needs assessments, reporting, and data collection.
- Support field officers in preparing timely and comprehensive reports.
- Participate in SWOT analysis and environmental assessments.
- Monitor and adjust project plans to address contingencies.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields.
- 6/8 years of experience in humanitarian or development projects.
- Proficiency in analytical tools (SPSS, Stata) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Work Unit: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Service
Reporting to: Head of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Service
Terms of Employment: One-year contract
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: Negotiable
Position 3: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Senior Officer (Social Cohesion Project)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement strategies for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions.
- Conduct training on psychological first aid, community-based psychosocial support, and mental health promotion.
- Support staff and volunteers in providing MHPSS services.
- Establish community-based intervention strategies and referral pathways.
- Document best practices and compile reports on project outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
- 6/8 years of experience in MHPSS, particularly with returnees, refugees, and conflict-affected communities.
- Training in CBMHPSS, PFA, and project management.
- Proficiency in English and Amharic; additional local languages are an advantage.
Work Unit: DRM-MRFL
Reporting to: Social Cohesion Project Coordinator
Terms of Employment: One-year contract (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: December 19, 2024
