Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors and Exporters Association (EPOSPEA) -Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors and Exporters Association (EPOSPEA) would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position 1: External Audit & Financial Review Services
Job Requirement
Eligibility Criteria
Interested firms must:
- Be legally registered and licensed audit firms
- Hold valid professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
- Have at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrate experience auditing associations, NGOs, or similar institutions
- Have qualified and experienced professional staff
- Possess strong knowledge of Ethiopian financial and regulatory frameworks
Position 2: Internal Financial Controller
Job Requirement
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is highly desirable
- Experience:
- 7–10 years of relevant experience
- Experience with NGOs or associations is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian financial regulations
- Experience reporting to senior management or board
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Reports To: General Manager / Board of Directors
Employment Type: Full-time
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Position 3: Senior Finance Officer
Job Requirement
- Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Finance, Business Administration (Finance), or related field.
- Experience:
- Master’s Degree with 6 years or Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of progressively responsible experience.
- Experience managing donor-funded projects.
- Experience in NGOs, associations, chambers of commerce, export promotion organizations or development projects is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- IFRS and applicable Ethiopian accounting standards.
- Financial analysis and budgeting.
- Donor financial management.
- Grant administration.
- Accounting software (Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks, ERP systems).
- Microsoft Excel (advanced).
- Tax administration.
- Internal audit and control systems.
- Financial risk management.
Behavioral Competencies
- Integrity and ethical conduct.
- Leadership and team management.
- Analytical thinking.
- Strategic planning.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- Decision-making.
- Problem-solving.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of monthly and annual financial reports.
- Budget utilization within approved limits.
- Timely submission of donor financial reports.
- Number of audit findings and resolution rate.
- Compliance with statutory deadlines.
- Accuracy of cash flow forecasts.
- Timeliness of bank reconciliations.
- Effectiveness of internal controls.
- Financial data accuracy.
- Staff performance and development.
Reports To: General Manager
Position 4: General Manager (GM)
Job Requirement
- Education: PHD / Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, International Trade, or related field.
- Experience:
- 8 to 10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 5 years in senior management or executive leadership roles.
- Proven experience in trade association management, export promotion, agribusiness, or private-sector development.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and organizational leadership.
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of Ethiopia’s pulses, oilseeds, and agricultural export sectors.
- Familiarity with international trade frameworks (GAFTA, FOSFA, AfCFTA, WTO).
- Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic (both written and spoken).
- Proficiency in project management, financial oversight, and digital tools.
Core Competencies
- Strategic leadership and vision.
- Policy advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Financial and organizational management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong integrity, accountability, and results orientation.
- Commitment to gender equity, inclusion, and professionalism.
Terms of Employment
- Fixed-term renewable contract subject to performance and Board approval.
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance review based on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Employment Type:Permanent
Reports to: Board of Directors
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 5: IT Officer
Job Requirement
- Education: BSc Degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience.
- Experience in website administration (preferably WordPress).
- Experience managing organizational networks.
- Experience in database administration.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
- Experience providing ICT support in NGOs, associations, development organizations or private companies is advantageous.
Required Skills
- Excellent knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- LAN/WAN administration.
- Network security.
- Website management.
- Database management.
- Cloud computing.
- Office productivity applications.
- Cybersecurity awareness.
- Basic graphic design skills are an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager
Salary: As per the Association salary scale and qualifications.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline: August 28, 2026
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: 15 days from the date of the vacancy announcement
- Interested applicants should submit:
- Application letter
- Updated CV
- Copies of educational credentials
- Copies of work experience certificates to: EPOSEA By Email: eposea.2026@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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