Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

About the Role

The HR and Finance Coordinator will be an integral part of the People Operations team. Reporting directly to the People Operations Lead, you will implement payroll and payment processes in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will take care of One Acre Fund’s greatest asset — its people — by providing equitable, inclusive, and customer-centric HR services. You will be the point for staff questions and support other HR team improvements towards increasing staff satisfaction and team efficiency.

This is a fixed-term contract position based in Addis Ababa, ending on 31 May 2024. However, a permanent position within the People Operations team is possible at the end of the contract, based on performance and a willingness to either relocate or travel frequently to Bahir Dar at the end of the fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff data on our HR Information Systems
• Implement accurate processing of payroll
• Coordinate tax, pension, vendor, staff expense and other payments
• Provide HR administrative support to staff from beginning to end of service
• Perform other similar and related duties
• Career Growth and Development
• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of background in payroll, HR operations or administration
• Can maintain complex spreadsheets
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Knowledge of current statutory and regulatory requirements relating to payroll and payments
• Bachelor’s degree in any field

Language: English and Amharic

Preferred Start Date : As soon as possible

Benefits : Health insurance paid time off

Duration : 6 months

Eligibility : This role is open to Ethiopian citizens, permanent residents, and origin cardholders.