Finance and Administrative officer

Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) is a non-political, non-religious, and not-for-profit Ethiopian Civil Society Organization focused on sustainable wetland and natural resource management, as well as livelihoods improvement. EWNRA, with funding from NORAD through the Development Fund of Norway, is set to implement the project “Improving Rights, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Forest Management in Southwestern Ethiopia” in Gambela, Oromia, and the Southwest Ethiopia People’s Regional States.

Number of Positions: One

Duty Stations:

• Mizan-Aman Town (Bench-Sheko Zone, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples’ Regional State)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Project Coordinators; the administrative and Finance officer will be responsible for:
• Manage project financial transactions, budgeting, and expenditure tracking in line with donor and organizational policies.
• Prepare financial reports, cash forecasts, and support audits.
• Handle procurement, payments, payroll, and asset management.
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records and filing systems.
• Support contract administration and compliance with donor and government requirements.
• Provide administrative support to project teams and coordination offices as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

Requirements:

• B.A. in Accounting, Finance, business administration or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration, preferably with NGOs or donor-funded projects. NGO Experience is an advantage

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting, including donor compliance.
• Experience with accounting software (Peachtree) and good computer skills (MS Excel, Word).
• Good understanding of procurement, asset management, and audit processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and oral English skills for report writing and communication
• Strong teamwork skills, gender sensitivity, and excellent interpersonal abilities.