27 Nov 2024

Admin and Finance Coordinator at Mines Advisory Group (MAG)

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Job Description


The starting monthly salary for this position is $1,326 USD.

 

About MAG

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

MAG is in the process of establishing a country office and operations in Ethiopia. Operations will be focused on the delivery of humanitarian mine action activities in priority areas.

 

About the role

The Admin and Finance Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing various financial activities within the Ethiopia programme. Reporting directly to the Country Director, you will ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, manage payroll, maintain financial records, and support the overall financial management of the programme. Additionally, the Admin and Finance Coordinator will provide administrative and HR support to the program, ensuring systems are developed and implemented to effectively support programme operations.

About You

About you

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience of working in a Finance position, ideally also with previous HR Administrative experience
  • Demonstrate an understanding of NGOs and show a commitment to humanitarian work
  • Be self-organized, strong attention to detail, team player, and able to work under limited supervision
  • Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Relevant Accounting qualification
  • Possess good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
  • Fluency in English and Amharic languages is essential
  • Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a small team would be an advantage.

 

Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.





Method of Application

  • The job description is attached to this advertisement click here.
  • Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suitable for this position to [email protected] by the closing date of 3rd December 2024.
  • Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.





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