- Job-ID P1649V003
- Location Addis Abeba
- Assignment period 09/01/2019 – 08/31/2022
- Field Infrastructure
- Type of employment full-time
- Application deadline:07/28/2019
Job description
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a service enterprise for development cooperation with international operations and global experience. Owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, the organization operates as a private-sector enterprise with a development policy mandate: to make sustainable improvements to the living conditions of people in the countries we operate in. The organization’s business area – GIZ International Services – is the vehicle for offering GIZ’s services to international clients.
GIZ is preparing to manage the design, construction and commissioning of 13 new Sewage Wastewater Treatment Plants (SWWTP) for the Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The objective is to build 13 SWWTPs at the 12 Ethiopian University sites of Bonga, Oda Bultum, Debark, Dembi Dolo, Salale, Injibara, Jinka, Kebri Dahar, Mekdela Amba, Raya and Worabe.
Your tasks
The Teamleader for Finance and Administration will in particular be in charge of handling contractual matters and organizing financial and administrative procedures in the implementation of the project. He/she will be responsible for the cooperation with the Ethiopian government and the other contractual partners to ensure that the project runs seamlessly in commercial and contractual terms.
Your profile
Qualifications and skills:
- a university degree or equivalent in accounting, business administration, financial management or any other relevant field;
- Fluent in spoken and written English and good knowledge of German are required.
General work experience
- At least 6 years of professional experience in finance, contract and project management as well as accounting in the construction sector and/or international development cooperation;
- experience in accounting;
- Excellent skills in controlling and reporting.
Specific work experience
- Experience in the field of public financial management would be an advantage;
- Good and proven communication skills with senior officials;
- Experience from activities in African countries as well as previous knowledge in financial management and administration in GIZ projects would be a great advantage.
Location information
The location of the program is in Addis Ababa. Travel to the locations of the universities are required.
Notes
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
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- Job City Addis Ababa
