BACKGROUND
Wetlands International is dedicated to safeguarding and restoring wetlands for people and nature. We are driven by the knowledge that safeguarding and restoring wetlands is urgent and vital for water security, biodiversity, climate regulation, sustainable development and human health. Our global not-for-profit network of 20 independent offices is governed by a Supervisory Council and a Board of the Association of 35 national government and non-governmental organization members. We bring knowledge into policy and practice, connect local actions in 100 countries to make a global difference, we catalyse actions that support those that use or depend on wetlands, and we are passionate about the positive change we make for people and nature.
Wetlands International has been active in Ethiopia since 2010. Currently, Wetland International is implementing various projects (Climate Resilient Flyways (CRF), Partners for Resilience (PfR), Sustainable Water Fund (SWF), Sustainable Agricultural Water management (SAWM-SDC) and EU-Devco in the CVentral rift Valley and the Fafen Catchment in central and eastern Ethiopia. These projects are implemented with a range of stakeholders, such as the Rift Valley Lakes Development Office (RVLDo), Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), Meki-Batu Small Holder Cooperatives Union, Joytech Fresh, Acacia Water, World Waternet, Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society (EWNHS), HoAREC, Red Cross, Cordaid and the relevant Kebele, Woreda and Regional government bodies.
Job summary
The Finance and Administration Assistant, working closely with the project staffs at the Country and Ziway Offices, is responsible for human resource administration and the management of all financial transactions of the organization, for data entry and encoding and making authorized payments revision and other clerical tasks for the various projects.
The incumbent will collaborate with the project team in the field and head office staffs and provide a comprehensive and effective financial, administrative service to the Addis Ababa and Ziway offices. The Finance and Administration Assistant will assist the Wetland International Ethiopia team in ensuring that the Country Office is provided and well supported in all areas of Finance & administration, contributing to the work efficiency of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Duration of initial contract: 1 years initially, including a probation period of 3 months, with a possibility of extension.
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Competencies