Vacancy Announcement – Lawyers for Human Rights
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) is an Ethiopian civil society organization re-registered in 2019 with the aim of increasing the participation of lawyers in human rights issues through training and capacity building. They also support lawyers nationwide, exchange ideas for better human rights protection, litigate strategically to ensure rights are upheld, raise awareness about international human rights instruments, provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of rights violations, and advocate for new laws or amendments to strengthen human rights protection.
Lawyers for Human Rights would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following positions.
Position 1: Project Officer
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure the implementation and follow-up of the project activities as set out in the project document, work plans, and other related documents.
- Ensure operational management of the project stated above and delivery of results in accordance with the project documents and work plans.
- Prepare terms of reference, training, and workshop schedules and upon approval, facilitate the selection of consultants and organize workshops training, and roundtable discussions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
- Ensure compliance with donor’s project management policies and procedures.
- plan, organize and facilitate workshops, training, and prepare proceedings.
- Assist the Program Coordinator in planning and coordination of projects and their activities.
- Ensure project activity implementations are in line with the available budgetary resources and annual plan.
- Work to keep projects on schedule, within stated budgets, and functioning smoothly.
- Develop concept notes and project proposals in collaboration with other program staff to ensure sustainability of the project activities.
- Performs other related duties as required by the Program Coordinator and the Executive Director.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Required Number: 01 (One)
Required Skills and Experience:
- First degree or master’s in law, or another related field.
- Proven experience in project management or project officer positions for a minimum of two (2) years in projects related to human rights advocacy.
- Experience in project implementation.
- Experience in working with relevant projects from the governmental and non-governmental institutions.
- Experience in developing terms of reference, concept notes project proposals, and reports.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, carries out multiple tasks simultaneously, and meets deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment.
- Excellent communication skills including written communications.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic languages.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel) and skills in internet usage.
- Excellent documentation skills.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 18, 2024
Position 2: Project Accountant
Duties and responsibilities of the employee:
- Prepared Cash and Bank Transaction vouchers/Journals, Cash and Bank Reconciliations.
- Post payments correctly under the appropriate budget lines and codes.
- Performs monthly desk review of the financial documents to ensure completeness of supporting documents received for early spot of irregularities.
- Prepare and update monthly staff benefits, tax schedules, and follow up the payments as well as the tax settlement.
- Ensures that all entries are properly documented, and all transactions are backed up with complete required documentation that is properly dated and signed.
- Maintains bank and cash transactions journal.
- Prepares check requests vouchers and payment vouchers ensuring that all supporting documents are completed before payment.
- Makes sure that backup documentation for cash disbursements is duly approved and on file prior making cash payments.
- Prepare all the necessary documents in line with assigned projects and facilitate external and internal audits and financial reviews.
- Facilitate on liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out smoothly and accordingly.
- Participate in producing accurate quarter and final financial reports to specific deadlines.
- Participate in office management: Maintain the office petty cash, office inventory, and stationary supplies and utility services maintenance.
- Handle petty cash funds.
- Prepare on time a petty cash replenishment document with the cash count balance.
- Information Management: Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts.
- Prepare and organize documents of financial & administration.
- Photocopying, scanning, printing, and filling all financial documents.
- Keep a smooth working relationship in the office.
- Undertakes other duties as required that might be assigned by supervisors.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.
Required Skills and Experience:
- BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or other relevant subject
- At least 4 years’ experience and a minimum of 2 years project related work experience
- CSO/NGO experience has a plus advantage.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in changing situations.
- Experience in using accounting software (QuickBooks, Peachtree,) is a requirement.
- Ability to manage filing systems quickly and systematically.
- Use of excel, word processing, email is a requirement.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 18, 2024
Position 3: Cashier
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect petty cash from the bank
- Issue payment, advances and advance clearances only upon proper documentation is received with all necessary approvals and signatures.
- Manage cash transaction
- Prepare physical cash count on weekly bases on Fridays before closing office hours and archive the signed cash count form in share point
- Scanning and archiving of cash documents in share Point
- Record data to Database based on the checked, complete and proper documentation.
- Record all transaction within cash box into Database prior the payment is issued.
- Prepare published Cash Payment Voucher
- Pay Salary and taxes prepared on monthly bases
- issue the contribution of staff’s PE/PF prepared on monthly bases
- support financial and project staff with minor tasks and request on regular bases
- support Logistic/procurement unit by facilitating payment
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisors
- Perform other related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and management
- Facilitates and organizing meetings and taking minutes
- Handles outgoing and incoming correspondences, circulars and memos
- Schedule programs and appointments
- Keeps custody of correspondent files, procedures, other confidential materials and petty cash
- Always maintains sufficient stock of stationary items of the office.
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.
Required Number: 1
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Management and related field of study.
Experience:
- Minimum one (1) years of relevant work experience in finance with handling of cash and related areas.
- Prior experience working on accounting work for non-for-profit making organizations as well as governmental project management offices is desirable.
Skills and ethical considerations
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic.
- Knowledge of administrative as well as financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Sharp time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
- Ability to manage conflict by herself/himself
- Excellent team player
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: January 18, 2024
How to Apply
Interested Applicants who fulfill the respective minimum requirements are invited to apply by submitting by emailing testimonials, creditionals, CV and application via email.
We invite qualified candidates to submit only a CV and cover letter through email: vacancy@lhrethiopia.org CC: info@elibat.org
Only candidates who fulfil the requirements selected for an interview will be contacted.
“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!”
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