Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Ethiopia and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Length of Contract

Four months

ROLE PURPOSE: The incumbent of this position represents SC values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children international, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity. The job holder will be primary responsible to support the project staff in facilitating cash payment for different activities for active project implementation and involvement with the community and partners for smooth and successful implementation of project activities as per the Save the children Job standards, government and donor requirements for Wollega Humanitarian Response operations/responses

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Staff directly reporting to this post:  No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

This post focuses on Recovery/emergency/humanitarian programming, but will be expected to contribute to SCI’s dual mandate and support as needed in both emergencies and development settings.

1. Cash collect, disburse and control petty cash fund
2. Collect funds and make various payments as per the authorization and approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with Save the Children’s financial management policy;
3. Maintain and handle petty cash and prepare cash reports and ensure timely replenishment; and prepare receipt/payment vouchers;
4. Prepare payment vouchers (for cash and cheque payments) as per approved payment requests and/or authenticated invoices and receipts by budget holders and present vouchers for verification and approval by the responsible persons. Make cash/cheque payments only after obtaining approval/authorization from the management;
5. Maintain the bank and cash records either electronically or manually
6. Effect staff salary upon obtaining an approval and certification from payroll sheets;
7. Check and pay all office bills for telephone, fax, water, electricity, tax withholdings and government taxes; Ensure timely settlement of bills;
8. Assist the Finance officer in handling of financial transaction and documentations;
9. Ensure loans and working advances are maintained and accounted for properly and follow up repayments made accordingly;
10. Whenever necessary the casher will make payments at field level for different activities.
11. Financial Report

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

1. Holds self  accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
2. Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

1. Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
2. Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
3. Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

1. Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
2. Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
3. Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

1. Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
2. Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

1. Diploma/BA in accounting.
2. At least1 years for Diploma holders and 0 years for BA of experience working as Program facilitator and cashier roles.
3. Very Good interpersonal skills.
4. Very Good spoken English.
5. Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

Computer skill

1. Afaan Oromoo language skill is compulsory.