National Coordinator Finance & Administration (m/f/d)

sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2022) and reported a turnover of EUR 58 m in 2021.

We are offering a project-based assignment as 

The Project

sequa aims to facilitate business growth and job creation of Ethiopian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by increasing their competitiveness and productivity so that their products and services will satisfy the demand on local and international markets. A specific focus will be provided for women-owned SMEs, job-creation and employability training for women.

Benefiting companies receive flexible and demand-oriented funding (management consulting, technical training, financial competence / business plan development, qualification, applied research activities, etc.). A special focus will be on advisory services to improve access to finance. The grant scheme is expected to contribute to a change management and business growth of SMEs.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration and finance, procurement and office management in compliance with organisational procedures, donor requirements and the law of the country;
• Responsible for functioning of facilities and services of the project office. Responsible for ensuring compliance of long-term and short-term experts to office procedures;
• Responsible and accountable for preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date financial records of all financial transactions of the project executed in Ethiopia. This includes, but is not limited to, budget forecasts, preparation and submission of accounts, statements of receipts and expenditure, voucher maintenance, contractual payments, computation, bank and cash transactions, foreign exchange, withdrawals and payments.
• Responsible and accountable for bookings for road and air travel, hotel bookings, vehicle and driver management as service to all long-and short-term personnel of the project.
• On request, facilitate correspondences and appointments, organise meetings, workshops and interviews.
• Communicate, report to and coordinate with the Team Leader, Project Coordinator and Project Director.

Assignment Period: 12/2022 – 12/2023 (with potential for extension to 06/2025)

Working time scope:  full time; also 80% is a possibility

Project: SI Jobs Project

Your Qualification / Skills

• University degree in a related field such as business management, business administration or public management;
• Result orientated coordination and administration attitude;
• Fluent in English and Amharic;
• Strong communication skills;
• Outstanding writing and reporting skills in English;
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment;
• Good working knowledge of ICT/IT- communication technologies and MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular).

Your Working Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in the administration of international donor funded projects; responsible for project finances, accounting, follow-up of financial reports of grantees.
• Experience with GIZ funded projects is a strong asset;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Experience in cooperating with SMEs will be considered as a strong advantage.