Water Witness leads action, research, and advocacy for a fair water future where all people can access the water needed to thrive, and are protected against floods, drought, pollution, ecosystem degradation and water conflict.
We stand with those at the sharp end of the global water crisis to shine a light on its impacts, to understand its root causes and to activate an effective response. We work with trusted local partners to trigger social justice and to ensure sustainable management and equitable use of water, the world’s most precious resource.
Over the past decade our team have been on the frontline: working to improve water security for over 1 million vulnerable people, driving improved policy, practice and investment, building new approaches and communities of practice, and holding duty bearers to account for improved performance on water. Our hands-on field experience is backed up by cutting-edge research and global analyses, and this provides us with a clear understanding of the action needed to deliver on the water-related Sustainable Development Goals.
Our new 2030 strategy builds on our track record as a dynamic NGO which unlocks improved water resource governance and water security for vulnerable communities. In the decade ahead we will work with our partners to focus on the following five imperatives:
Having secured investment to deliver our strategy we are now seeking qualified individual to support our office in Addis Ababa with efficient financial management and administrative services. The Finance and Administration Officer will support the successful delivery of our Ethiopian programmes, and will contribute to successful delivery of our strategy and further establish Water Witness as an innovative, world-changing organization.
Travel: This post may require travel to field locations within Ethiopia
Term: Part-time (50%), 2-year contract, extension subject to performance and funding
Job Summary and Purpose
This is a part-time, financial and administrative support role within a people focused NGO, which will place the successful applicant at the heart of a vibrant team that strives to ensure that economic and social development in Ethiopia is based on the sustainable and equitable use of water in a rapidly changing environment.
The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring transparent financial accounting and efficient office administration activities contributing to the achievements of Water Witness’s overall objectives.
S/he is responsible for planning, implementing, controlling, reporting on, and keeping track of programme, project, and office budgets. This includes administrating all processes related to procurement, salaries, banking, and financial reporting to the Government of Ethiopia, Water Witness UK, and our financiers and donors. S/he is also responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and WW’s Accounting, Financial Policies and Procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
The Finance and Administration Officer will be part of Water Witness Ethiopia team and will contribute to the efficient and high-quality delivery of our programmes, which are co-owned by partners and managed adaptively to maximise positive impact for our beneficiaries.
Specific responsibilities include:
FINANCE
ADMINISTRATION
Key working relationships and logistical arrangements
The successful applicant will be part of the Water Witness Ethiopia team, at our offices in Addis Ababa. S/he will work closely with the Regional Programme Manager to shape the organisation’s financial, human-resources, and administrative operations in Ethiopia. They will be responsible for supporting high impact delivery by our teams and partners based in Ethiopia and regular travel will be required. Other key working relationships include:
Person Specification
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:
Experience and qualifications:
Essential
Desirable
Essential
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