International Development Enterprises (iDE) is a non-profit headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA; with iDE Ethiopia being part of the global iDE family. iDE is committed to powering entrepreneurs to end poverty through various agricultural and WASH projects implemented in several parts of the country. For 40 years, iDE has been a leader in market-based approaches to development, helping more than thirty seven million people navigate their way out of poverty. iDE’s successes since our founding in 1982 have demonstrated that entrepreneurs are everywhere. Given the right technology and access to open markets, struggling populations can increase their income and rise out of poverty.

Currently, iDE has secured a three-year funding for implementation of the project known as ‘Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forested Landscape in Southwestern of Ethiopia’. The Project will be implemented in five adjacent zones and one special woreda of Oromia and Southwest Ethiopia Peoples’ (SWEP) Regional States. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the sustainable management of biodiversity rich natural forests of the Southwest Ethiopia for enhancing ecosystem services and livelihoods improvement of communities living in and around the forest landscapes in Southwest Ethiopia.

Summary

Hence, iDE is currently looking for a highly qualified and experienced personnel for the positions that fulfil the requirements specified hereunder. Interested individuals who meet the specified requirements are invited to apply for the following job opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Leader

and Finance Manager at CO, the Project Finance and Administration Officer performs financial management and administrative duties and ensures compliance to the organization’s rules and regulations. S/he holds responsibility for maintaining complete record of financial transactions and timely reporting for iDE and the other implementing partners. Also, s/he is responsible for personnel administration as well as property and fleet management.

Duty station: South Western Ethiopia Peoples Regional State (Bonga) and Oromia Regional State (Jimma)

Job Requirements:

Education: BA Degree in Accounting or related field from a recognized university (minimum)

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience
• Familiar with NGO budget and reporting set up
• Familiar with accounting software;
• Administrative and/or human resource management experiences are of an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft word and excel
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsulsory.