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.
In Ethiopia, Wetlands International is implementing various projects (Source to Sea, Ziway-Shalla Basin in Balance project (ZSBiB-SWF), Sustainable Agricultural Water management (SaWeL) and WASH SDG in the Central Rift Valley and the Omo- Gibe sub-basins in Ethiopia. These projects are implemented with a range of stakeholders, such as the the Ministry of Water andd Energy and its Rift Valley Lakes Basin Administration Office (RVLBDo), Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), Meki-Batu Small Holder Cooperatives Union, Joytech, Acacia Water, World Waternet and the relevant local, regional and national government bodies.
Job summary
The Finance and Operations Officer, working closely with the project staffs at the Country and Ziway Offices, is responsible for human resource administration, program operations and the management of all financial transactions of the organization.
The incumbent will work closely with the EA Regional Office, as well as with field teams and with Global Office staff and provide a comprehensive and effective financial, operational and administrative service to the Addis Ababa and Ziway offices. S/he will assist the Wetland International Ethiopia team in ensuring that the Country Office is provided and well supported in all areas of Finance & operations, contributing to the work efficiency of the organization.
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