Background
HelpAge International(www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally. At the core of this network, are civil society members, a group of civil society organisations working with older people around the world. These organisations share a vision of a world in which all older people are valued, and lead dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge has been operating in Ethiopia since 1992 and has been involved on thematic sectors including social protection, health and wellbeing, emergency response, capacity building of partners and advocacy efforts.
Since 2014, HelpAge International has been responding to the needs of south Sudanese refugees’ influx with a special focus on the specific needs of older people and PWDs in the Gambella region. These humanitarian response project will be implemented with full engagement of older people and other persons with specific needs and in close consultation and coordination with ARRA, UNHCR and other humanitarian actors involved in various sectors of refugee responses.
We are looking for motivated and self-driven individuals for the positions in Gambella. Read the below cross-cutting points applicable for all positions.
Our Values: Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviors that demonstrate and support them.
Inclusive: We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality
Impact: We value and recognize the contribution of our staff and network members, as we put older people at the center of everything we do
Partners: We work alongside network members and others to increase reach, influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships
Learning: We are passionate about learning, accountable, and work together to find creative solutions.
Equal Opportunities:
HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting, and providing equal opportunities, and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.
Safeguarding:
Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge, we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.
Relations with Others: Reports and is accountable to Program Coordinator, liaison and close working relationships with other Finance and Program staffs.
Background
HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations - the only one of its kind in the world.
Job purpose: Finance, HR and Admin Officer, working closely with the project staffs, Finance, HR and Support Services staff at country office, is responsible for managing HelpAge International's financial, human resource and administrative systems; assist on financial monitoring and reporting; verify sub-contracting, consultant contracts and procurement contract procedures; verify financial documents/payment for completeness, accuracy and compliances; follow up on staff advances, reconciliations and timely settlement; and updates fixed asset registration on a timely manner.
Finance, HR and Admin Officer, the incumbent will collaborate with the project team in the field and head office staffs and provide a comprehensive and effective financial, human resource, administrative service to the Ethiopia field office. The Finance, HR and Admin Officer will assist the project office and Head office team in ensuring that Ethiopia office is provided and well supported in all areas of Finance, HR & administration, contributing to the work efficiency of the organization. She/he will provide technical support and play a leading role in promoting and representing HelpAge’s humanitarian programme and principles to key internal and external audiences.
Specific Responsibilities
Finance
HR and Administration
Grade: D
Department: Programme - support
Location: Gambella field office
Responsible To: Program Coordinator
Essential
Desirable