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Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), formerly known as Ethiopia Human Rights Project (EHRP) is a board-led, for not-profit organization registered in Ethiopia under the revised Civil Societies Law 1113/2019 with registry number 4307. CARD envisions to see a democratic Ethiopia and has a mission of echoing principles of democracy to make it the rule of game in the country. CARD is a newly establishing institution and is seeking to have finance officer who is interested in democratization, human rights and political participation.

Main Duties

• Establish international standard financial system for newly establishing organization
• Decide on financial software use of the organization and make use of it
• Identify the needed financial vouchers and other necessary documents and help the publication and use of it
• Prepare daily ledger for projects based on the need of the projects, and ensure expenses are well documented
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannually and annually reports
• Ensure every expenses have supporting documents
• Ensure that project budget is being utilized according to the budget plan of the projects
• Control bank accounts, conduct expense conciliation and manage the overall income of the organization
• When needed represent the organization in communications related with finance
• Prepare reports for board members and other organizational leaders about the finance of the organization
• Prepare financial proposal for new projects
• Follow up on the financial activity performance of the organization and make recommendations accordingly

Expected Start Date:

• Immediate/ Urgent after conclusion of contract

Reports to:

• Programs Director

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience on accounting and finance administration
• BA degree on accounting and minimum of 3 years’ work experience on project finance preferably in a non-profit organization
• Well versed on using different accounting software
• Experience in working on non-governmental organization or project finance
• Excellent knowledge on international accounting standards and willing to support new organizational setting
• Willingness to engage in other administrative tasks of the organization
• Willingness and readiness to work in newly establishing work environment
• Commitment to work on human rights and democracy related projects
• Adequate and speedy use of internet, email and other online communications tools

How to Apply

Please send your CV (with name of two references) and motivation letter [email protected] CARD will announce shortlisted candidates only through email.

CARD is a newly established human rights and democracy organization which values great commitment for democracy and human rights. Applicants with an interest to work on human rights and democracy are really encouraged to apply and express their interest on their motivation letter.