About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partner’s people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”
In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio ranging from very large food-supported emergency response to cutting edge development programs. The current CRS/Ethiopia budget stands at $100 million with funding from the U.S. Government, UN agencies, private foundations, individual donors, and CRS private funds.
CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following positions;
Position Title: Logistics Management Information Systems Officer
Department: Supply Chain
Duty Station: CRS Ethiopia/Mekele
Required Number: One
Employment Term: Indefinite period contingent upon funding of JEOP & RRM programs
Reports To: PDP Manager
Application Deadline: July 1, 2019
Job Summary:
You will help coordinate and ensure risk mitigation in inventory management through established inventory accounting and reporting processes in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to ensure compliance with CRS and donor regulations, and international and local supply chain accountability standards and requirements, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure required documents, data updates, and reports from different operational areas, sub-recipients, surveyors, and external suppliers are received and consolidated in a timely manner and in compliance with standard policies and procedures.
- Monitor, review, and analyze inventory accounting records and data entries in the inventory tracking and management information system for accuracy and completeness. Report accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Work in close coordination with relevant program and supply chain staff to resolve issues and reconcile inventory with accounting records.
- Update various accounting registers (master shipping ledger, master inventory ledger, loss and claims ledger, other as applicable).
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports pertaining the financial statement and the status of goods and beneficiaries for internal and external project stakeholders.
- Work with project managers to prepare for audits and coordinate the audit process.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Positions):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
*Trusting Relationships *Professional Growth *Partnership *Accountability
Job Requirements
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related field. Professional certifications(s) in supply chain a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.
- Additional education may substitute for some experience.
- Knowledge and experience with various public donors’ regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of inventory tracking, accounting, and reporting systems and principles. Understanding of Generally Accepted Commodity Accountability Principles (GACAP) preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with inventory accounting software and/or other database management systems (e.g. MS Access) highly desirable.
Personal Skills
- Very good analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
- Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
How to Apply
Please enter via https://form.myjotform.com/91711737045557 to fill a form and attach your up-to-date CV and application letter only before the application deadline July 1, 2019.
Applications should be submitted by July 1, 2019 up to 5:00 PM, late submission will not be accepted.
These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted.
** Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply**
Note: CRS is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.
More Information
- Job City Mekele, Tigray
