The humanitarian aid organization Ärzte der Welt e. V. is the German division of the international network Médecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). The 17 national members of the network implement domestic and international health care projects, currently almost 340 projects in 75 countries around the world.
MdM provides emergency medical aid in disaster and crisis situations, supports access to health care and, if possible, assists with reconstruction measures. The network is also active in risk reduction and preparedness as well as long-term development co-operations in neglected regions around the world that receive little public attention. MdM ensures that its health services are provided equally to the most vulnerable citizens, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities, regardless of their ethnic, social, religious or political background. MdM considers access to general health care a universal human right for everyone.
MdM has been working in Ethiopia since 1986, implementing different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response. MdM Germany is pursuing two programmatic approaches since 2021: collaboration with local partner organisations in development-oriented projects and implementing an emergency humanitarian intervention in the regions Somali and Afar.
The humanitarian multi-sectoral intervention of MdM Germany in Somali and Afar is aiming to improve the access to and the quality of health care services (with a focus on SRH-R, MCH, GBV), prevention of epidemics and MHPSS for conflict and crisis affected communities, with particular attention to the needs of women and girls. Nutrition and WASH components are integrated in the approach and mainly implemented by the local partner organisations.
Jointly, MdM Germany and the partners support established health centres and health posts in different areas of the Somali and the Afar Region: in rural remote areas, in selected IDP camp settings, and areas with ethnic / internal border conflicts. The direct support to health staff and structures is completed by outreach activities to the surrounding communities. Donors include German ministries (GFFO, BMZ) and ECHO, while a further diversification is expected.
In support of our work in Ethiopia, MdM Germany is looking for an experienced Finance and Administrative Coordinator based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent travels in the country.
The Finance and Adminstrative Coordinator is responsible for the overall financial and administrative management of the programme in Ethiopia as per MdM GE, donors and legal requirements. He/she will lead the respective department and strengthen it by updating and ensuring adequate implementation of policies, procedures and tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and ensure the correct planning and monitoring of all expenses through the accountancy (accountancy software: WINPACCS) at all locations and be responsible for the monthly closure plus improve and adapt the accounting and financial monitoring system.
- Prepare donor budgets in cooperation with the project team and financial reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with all local legal requirements, thereby follow up on governmental demands and decrees that have a direct impact on the work of MdM Germany in Ethiopia.
- Ensure partners compliance with donors’ regulations on financial management, check financial reports, provide training and supervision where necessary and ensure proper archive of the partners’ financial documents.
- Define training needs and provide guidance on professional development for all finance and administrative staff.
Hierarchical & Functional links
The Finance and Administrative Coordinator reports to the General Coordinator in Addis Ababa and is in direct contact with the Programme Administrator in Munich/Headquarters.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Your professional Profile
- Higher education in finance, business administration or a related field,
- At least 4 years of experience in a similar position with the ability to lead a team in a complex environment, including at least 2 years of experience working abroad
- Experience in working with international donors (e.g. GFFO, BMZ, ECHO),
- Experience in developing partnerships and working with local partner organizations is an asset,
- Knowledge of WINPACCS is a strong asset,
- Experience in the Horn of Africa is an asset,
- Fluency in English (written and verbal),
- Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, especially in Excel.
Your personal profile
- Capacity to live and work in challenging conditions,
- High level of mental and physical resilience and ability to cope with a high level of workload,
- Excellent organizational and planning capacity,
- Ability to classify and to manage priorities and adaptability to change them,
- Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively motivate and mentor staff.
What we offer
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Length of the contract: until 31 December 2025 with the possibility to extend
- Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Salary: according to MdM Germany’s terms and conditions
Our aim as an organisation is to reflect the diversity of the people we support. We therefore explicitly encourage people with a migration history, people of colour, people with disabilities and people of all ages, genders, sexual identities and ethnic or social backgrounds.
