DESCRIPTION OF THE POST

Area of intervention: Based in Addis Ababa, at LVIA’s representative office, with periodic missions to field offices in the Oromia and Afar Regions
Donors: Projects funded by AICS, Presidency of the Council of Ministers and other donors.
Sectors: Agropastoral development, environment and energy
Role: Country Administrator Ethiopia
Refers to: Country Representative in Ethiopia, Administrative Desk in Italy
Duration: 12 months, renewable
Expected availability: November, 2024
Salary: In line with the selected profile

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Requirements

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in economics, certificate in accounting or related field preferred

Previous experience: At least 5 years of experience in the management/administration of NGOs (headquarters and/or local offices), enterprises and/or cooperation projects, including at least 3 years inherent to the management/administration of EU and/or AICS co-funded projects.

Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of administrative and accounting management, preparation of first note accounts and cash-bank reconciliations, as well as AICS procedures. Mastery of computer tools (Office package, internet, e-mail, accounting software, etc.). Excellent knowledge in tender management.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and, preferably, of Italian

Skills:
– Ability to manage, train and coordinate local administrative staff
– Management and administrative/procedural skills.
– Knowledge of cash accounting.
– Preparation and management of audits.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in management/administration (auditor, performance audit, personnel management, tender management, etc.).
• Previous experience in East Africa, preferably in Ethiopia.
  Theoretical insights on cooperation (master’s degree, graduate courses, etc.).
• Previous cooperation with other NGOs.
• Previous collaborations with L.V.I.A.

Interested candidates can submit their application by sending motivation letter and Curriculum Vitae with the authorization to process personal data (EU Reg. 2016/679 – GDPR) by 31th October 2024 to: formazione@lvia.it and a.bessone@lvia.it (please indicate in the subject: “Call Project Administrator Ethiopia“).