HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Ethiopia – Vacancy Announcement

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Ethiopia invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant position:


1. Finance and Administration Assistant

Location: Bahir Dar

Job Description:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day efficient running of the office facilities (telephone, internet, utilities, equipment, etc.) of the Project Office.
  • Answer all incoming phone calls and record messages; maintain a reasonable stock of fast-moving office supplies and stationery necessary for running office operations.
  • Schedule meetings and take minutes as necessary.
  • Ensure that bills of the project office utilities are settled in time.
  • Prepare checks, handle office petty cash fund, and effect payment as approved.
  • Welcome guests and facilitate necessary formalities; handle hotel reservations, flight bookings, and transport arrangements.
  • Open incoming mails, parcels, and pouches, route them to the Project Manager, and/or take necessary action; dispatch outgoing letters in time; and handle other relevant tasks.

Skill and Educational Background:

  • BA degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in accounting and office management responsibilities.
  • Proven experience in managing accounting software.
  • Strong knowledge of internal control systems and procedures.
  • Self-motivation and excellent teamwork skills.
  • Computer literate with advanced skills in using MS Excel & Word.
  • Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision, organized, attentive to details, with high levels of integrity and loyalty.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage stress, and maintain high performance and organization-wide cooperation levels.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application and updated CV through HumanResources.ETH@helvetas.org

Please make sure you write the position title in the subject line.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: September 7, 2024


For more information about HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, please visit www.helvetas.org.