The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit NGO with country program offices in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Niger, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan. AIRD aims to provide operational support in areas such as supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods, and WASH in collaboration with organizations focused on disaster relief and development.
Position 1: Operations Assistant
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field.
Professional certification such as ACCA or CIMA is an added advantage.
3-4 years of experience in procurement, finance, and administration.
Extensive knowledge of the Ethiopian fiscal environment and public procurement.
Familiarity with USAID procurement practices, UN and Ethiopian Government Procurement directives, World Bank procurement procedures, and other NGOs.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly in rural locations.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
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Position 2: Finance Assistant
Qualifications:
Educational background in finance, accounting, or a related field (degree or relevant certification).
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
Preferably 3 years of experience in a finance-related role, especially in a humanitarian setting.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly in rural locations.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
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Position 3: Monitoring Assistants
Qualifications:
Diploma or higher in a related field, preferably in social sciences or agriculture.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in food assistance projects.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly in rural locations.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
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Position 4: Monitoring Officer
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social science fields such as Development Studies, Agriculture, or Economics.
At least 5 years of monitoring and evaluation experience on food assistance projects.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Position 5: Finance and Administration Officer
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
3-4 years of experience in finance management within a humanitarian environment.
Experience using QuickBooks and other modern accounting software.
Extensive knowledge of the Ethiopian fiscal environment.
Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
Position 6: Team Leader – Safeguarding and Accountability
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field such as social sciences, agriculture, or development studies.
4 years of experience leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) in a food distribution context.
Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and MEAL.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly in rural locations.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
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Position 7: Project Manager
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field such as social sciences or development.
Qualification in social work or a related discipline; extensive management experience.
Specialization and/or professional certification in monitoring and evaluation.
Extensive knowledge of the Ethiopian fiscal environment and public procurement.
Familiarity with USAID procurement practices, UN and Ethiopian Government Procurement directives, World Bank procurement procedures, and other NGOs.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly in rural locations.
Honest, energetic, independent, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and sound judgment.
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Position 8: Water and Sanitation (WASH) Officer
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Rural Engineering, Architecture, Water Resources Management, or a related field.
At least 3 years of practical experience as a Water and Sanitation Officer in the humanitarian sector.
Knowledge of the humanitarian situation in the Afar Region.
Ability to conduct feasibility studies and develop technical specifications and tenders.
Proficiency in using civil engineering software (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Covadis, Epanet, etc.).
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, and work well in a team.
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Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: July 14, 2024
