About Stand by Me
Stand by Me Ethiopia is a children’s charity committed to rescuing vulnerable children from poverty and giving them the care, education and support they need to thrive. We work alongside local communities to ensure children are safe, healthy and equipped for a brighter future. Our vision is to see every child we care for reach their full potential and become everything they were born to be.
Stand by Me Ethiopia is registered with Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Authority for Civil Society Organisations with Charity Number (2267) with a mandate to provide comprehensive care and support services to orphan and vulnerable children and the guardians/families.
About the role
The Head of Finance & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the finance, administration,
infrastructure, procurement, logistics, sponsorship administration and human resource functions of the Bekoji Project.
Reporting to the Projects Director, the postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, efficient and well-coordinated operational systems, effective management of support services and full compliance with organisational policies and donor requirements. The role is critical in enabling high-quality programmes that support children to move from poverty to possibility— one child at a time.
The postholder will also work closely with the Head Office Country Finance Director to ensure excellent financial stewardship, reporting and accountability which is consistent across the organisation.
For more information on the role and skills we are looking for please download the Job Description below:
>>Job Description – Head of Finance & Operations.
How to Apply
Those individuals interested in applying for this post should submit a completed Application Form (Download the Application form HERE or Through: https://www.standby.me/ethiopiajobs), your CV and a Cover Letter (maximum 500 words) highlighting how your current experience makes you a suitable candidate,
The deadline for applications is 24th April 2026 and we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore you are advised to apply as soon as possible.
After clicking the Application Form button please download, complete and email the form with your CV and Cover Letter to: ethiopia@standby.me.
Please include ‘Head of Finance & Operations‘ in the subject of your email.