LAF Officer

Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is a national Non-Governmental Organization registered in accordance with the proclamation for Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No 1113/2019 with a certificate No 0022. MCMDO is currently implementing 15 emergency response and development projects in all regions and City Administrations in Ethiopia. .

To meet its objectives MCMDO calls for competent professionals to apply for the following vacant position.

Position Title: LAF Officer

Duty Station: Benishangul Gumuz region Ura Reffugee Camp

Implementation Woreda: Ura Reffugee Camp

Type of Employment: 22 months Contract

Salary ; As per organizationa salary scale

Main Purpose:

The LAF Officer: will be responsible for administering the Logistics, Finance and Human Resources of the field office. Provide adequate logistics functioning of the program by taking into consideration the logistics manual application. Guarantying proper administration and finance support of the program by applying all corresponding policies. Responsible to ensure consistent HR support and practical implementation of all tools.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES

Logistics Management

• Ensure that Logistics manual are fully in place and responsible for its application.
• To maintain a record of stocks in warehouse and MCMDO stores and undertake weekly, monthly and quarterly stock checks and share reports with Area Logistics Supervisor and Project Manager.

Financial Management

• Maintain cashbooks and accounts records and ensure payments are allocated to the correct project and budget line.
• Ensure all the necessary documentation is collected, checked and attached to payment vouchers for submission to Area Office
• Maintain float and loan and advanced registers
• Ensure all Project, Logistic and Administration relevant documents are properly filed.

Admin. & Human Resource Management:

The LAF Officer has a responsibility to implement the activities listed below and also to monitor, supervise the task of the HR representative in targeted woreda.

Recruitment and Placement

• Ensure the recruitment process for local staff(Guards & Office Attendants) is in line with HR Manual.
• Processing and handling the recruitment and selection of position for local staff.
• Tracking and submitting recruitment updates to Area Senior HR Officer timely.

Core Competencies

• High level of accuracy in financial reporting and operational processes.
• Ability to align financial and operational activities with strategic objectives.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and priorities.
• Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all financial and operational activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years NGO experience as LAF officer is required.
• Demonstrated experience with the finance/accounting and administration functions of international and local organizations.
• Ability to conduct all work with the highest level of discretion and honesty according to the principles and procedures of MCMDO and its donors.
• Ability to multi-task and achieve multiple priorities, including planning, organizing, prioritizing, and paying close attention to details.
• Proficiency in Peachtree, Microsoft Office Programs, particularly Excel spreadsheets and Word

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of the local language is an asset