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Job purpose |
Oxfam as a consortium lead organisation for the implementation of ECHO funded (HIP 2021) consortium project in partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI) to Supporting the most vulnerable among refugees, IDPs, host communities in Gambella and Tigray regions in Ethiopia, through WASH, Protection and Health response (ECHO HIP Gambella and Tigray 2021).
The ECHO Finance Coordinator is working in close collaboration with Oxfam Field Finance team and Country Finance and Systems Manager, will ensure that financial records are compliant with minimum standards and have oversight over the day-to-day financial transactions undertaken by Oxfam in Ethiopia with specific reference to ECHO consortium grant.
With the support of the Field Finance and country finance team, ECHO Finance Coordinator will ensure timely preparation of financial reports, the existence of smooth ECHO project finance operation, efficient management of cash and bank balances, and provision of optimal support to Consortium Coordinator on variance reporting. The ECHO Finance Coordinator will work with the Finance team to ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented and that day-to-day transacting takes place as efficiently as possible, as well as ensuring all paperwork is audit-ready for ECHO.
what the recruiting manager has to say about the role? |
This is an exciting role in the finance and systems department. Its relationship is multi-dimensional,
internally with the program team, logistics and other teams in the department. Externally, it has relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders. These relationships put this role as a very critical business role player that brings excitement for broader learning and future professional growth.
Core details | |||
Location: | Addis Ababa with 50% travel to the field locations Tigray & Gambella | ||
Salary: | As per Oxfam salary scale | ||
Internal Grade: | C2 National | ||
Division | Finance | Job Family: | Finance |
Contract type: | Fixed-term 9 months, with the possibility of extension | ||
Hours of work: | 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage | ||
This role reports to: | ECHO Consortium Program Coordinator as a line manager and Matrix managed by Country Finance and Systems Manager | ||
Staff reporting to this post: | : None | ||
The annual budget for the post: | None | ||
Key relationships/interactions: | Program team, finance team, logistics, and consortium partners. | ||
Screening checks: | All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. | ||
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References: | Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require a minimum of two references covering five years of employment history. |
key responsibilities |
1. Financial Systems and Procedures Implementation
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