Available Vacancies
Senior Project Accountant/Finance Officer
Finance and Administration
Purpose of the Job:
The Senior Project Accountant (SPA) is responsible for detailed review, posting, summarizing and reporting of all financial transactions of the EU project. The SPA prepares journal entries, review all TOR & requests, monitor budgets, check fixed assets register & reconcile with books, and submits period reports. The SPA also prepares invoices to bill the donor for project related expenses.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews all assigned reports submitted from branch offices and funded by donors, considering accuracy of information, supporting documentation and compliance of expenses with the budget and donor regulations.
- Follows up with field office staff on errors or unallowable expenses.
- Prepares journal entries for expenses into commission’s General Ledger for review by the Finance and budget coordinator and approval by Finance & Admin Director.
- Research and documents donor disputes in a timely manner and provides recommendations for action or adjustments to the coordinator
- Reconcile the monthly bank statement
- Reconcile the budget consumption monthly and share the status update with the project coordinator and project team
- Reconcile the expenditure, fund balance and cash at bank
- Make sure that all expenditures are recorded as per the budget classification of the project
- Reconcile quarterly all fixed assets register with the financial report
- Record VAT payments separately and request for refund from the MoF as deemed necessary
- Notifies the Controller of significant problems such as significant variance with the approved budget, cost share issues, or unallowable costs.
- Prepares billings to donors based on financial reports submitted from city offices in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual agreements.
- Follows up with donors on questions or problems regarding invoices; and Provides guidance to the project accountant as needed.
- Assists with project related inquires for the annual audit and works with the Finance & Budget Coordinator and Finance & Admin Director to prepare schedules and respond to questions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- BA Degree in Accounting and Finance
- 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience and knowledge of IFMIS, IFRIS is required
- Experience working with various donors is a plus
- Experience working with EU projects is Advantageous
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.
Network and Cloud Security Engineer
Information Technology
Purpose of the Job:
As a Network and Cloud Security Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network and cloud infrastructures to protect an organization's data and systems from threats. This role involves conducting security assessments, managing firewalls and intrusion detection systems, configuring secure cloud environments, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. Additionally, you will also monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with other IT teams to develop and enforce security policies. Furthermore, you are expected to stay updated on emerging threats and technologies to continuously enhance security measures. Besides this, you will provide technical assistance and answer questions or resolve software and hardware problems for staff in person, via telephone, electronically, or via remote assistance on all IT related issues.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer user inquiries about software and hardware operations.
- Resolve user issues related to software, hardware, and network connectivity.
- Provide general IT support and online session support.
- Assist departments with online session setups and provide technical support.
- Provide on-call support after hours on a rotational basis.
- Create user-friendly manuals with pictures for simple configurations.
- Assist in creating and maintaining simple user processes as directed.
- Set up equipment for employee use, ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, and software.
- Perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripherals following design specifications.
- Inspect equipment and prepare for delivery to users.
- Install and configure desktop and laptop computers for office use.
- Monitor IT infrastructure services (CMS, HRIS, AD, DC, VoIP) daily.
- Manage core network services.
- Manage configurations of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Windows, email, SMTP Server, and internet protocols.
- Manage user roles and create users with appropriate rights.
- Manage SharePoint sites, content, and user access.
- Monitor and address security breaches.
- Oversee hardware and software in the cloud.
- Ensure robust infrastructure and secure connectivity.
- Design and implement secure network architectures, including LANs, WANs, and VPNs.
- Evaluate and select appropriate hardware and software for network solutions.
- Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other network devices.
- Set up and maintain network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
- Monitor network performance and traffic using various tools.
- Identify and resolve network issues to optimize performance and reliability.
- Implement and manage network security measures to protect data and resources.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
- Develop and execute incident response plans for security incidents.
- Investigate and analyze security breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Design and implement secure cloud architectures that meet organizational security requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
- Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, security policies, and incident reports.
- Provide training and awareness programs for staff regarding security best practices.
- Stay updated on the latest networking and cloud security technologies and trends.
- Recommend and implement improvements based on evolving security landscapes.
- Work with IT teams to ensure network integration with other systems and services.
Qualification and Experience
| Education | BSC Degree in Information Technology, or related field of study |
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Cloud Systems Administrator / MS365 Administrator
Information Technology
Job Description
Job Title: Cloud Systems Administrator / MS365 Administrator
Reporting To: Director, Information Technology
Duty Station: Head Office
Purpose of the Job: As a Cloud Systems Administrator / MS365 Administrator, involve working closely with the IT department to design and maintain cloud, Windows, Unix, and other infrastructures. They offer technical support for Windows, and cloud-based systems, and troubleshoot operational issues. They also assist in managing cloud services and Windows server environments. This role involves resolving user issues, managing network and system configurations, and ensuring security and compliance. Additionally, you will monitor IT infrastructure services, manage core network services, and troubleshoot network connectivity. You will also deploy, manage, and monitor Azure cloud services, and maintain security and compliance. Furthermore, you are expected to create user-friendly manuals, assist with online session setups, and provide technical support to users. Besides this, you will set up equipment for employee use, perform minor repairs, and manage user accounts and permissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Qualification and Experience
| Education | BSC Degree in Information Technology, or related field of study |
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Technical Cloud Support Engineer
Information Technology
Purpose of the Job:
As a Technical Cloud Support Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. This role involves resolving user issues, managing network and system configurations, and ensuring security and compliance. Additionally, you will monitor IT infrastructure services, manage core network services, and troubleshoot network connectivity. You will also deploy, manage, and monitor Azure cloud services, and maintain security and compliance. Furthermore, you are expected to create user-friendly manuals, assist with online session setups, and provide technical support to users. Besides this, you will set up equipment for employee use, perform minor repairs, and manage user accounts and permissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, networks, and cloud services.
- Respond to and manage incidents, minimizing downtime and ensuring service availability.
- Identify and analyze recurring problems, implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provide technical assistance and support to end-users or clients, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify potential issues, and optimize resource utilization.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud environments and data.
- Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages and tools.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge bases, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with other teams, such as development, operations, and security, to resolve issues and improve services.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in cloud computing and technical support.
- Manage small to medium-sized projects related to technical and cloud initiatives.
- Provide training and guidance to end-users or other team members on technical and cloud-related topics.
- Work with third-party vendors to resolve technical issues or procure cloud services.
Qualification and Experience
| Education | BSC Degree in Information Technology, or related field of study |
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Senior Human Rights Officer, Transitional Justice
Office of the Chief Commissioner
Purpose of the Job
To support the office of the chief commissioner on transitional justice (TJ), particularly in on transitional justice (TJ), particularly providing technical advice and capacity building, monitoring the TJ process, supporting victims and other specific groups, advocacy and sensitization, and research to ensure that the TJ process is human rights compliant, inclusive, participatory, and victim-centered
Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Support EHRC in the execution of its work and mandate on TJ;
- Support the execution of special projects which are led by OCC
- Support OCC in the coordination of field missions, meetings, consultations, and other activities;
- Conduct legal analysis on various areas as required, prepare presentations, reports, advisory or strategy documents;
- Support in technical support and capacity building of diverse stakeholders (state and non-state actors) on TJ;
- Assist in the review of draft legal or other documents relevant for TJ;
- Monitor the TJ process to ensure compliance with international and regional standards and best practices;
- Provide support to victims and victims associations to ensure their meaningful engagement in the TJ process;
- Work with thematic departments to ensure that the priorities and interests of specific groups are included in the TJ process including women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, youth, etc.
- Support EHRC’s work on research, documentation, and reporting on issues relevant to TJ;
- Conduct legal and policy research on TJ issues, developing advocacy and engagement strategies to ensure that processes complies with international and regional human rights standards;
- Support EHRC’s collaboration with partners and stakeholders working on TJ, facilitating joint initiatives and information sharing;
- Support sensitization activities and consultations on TJ with affected populations, community-based organizations, and traditional and religious actors.
- Support advocacy initiatives to ensure the implementation of UPR recommendations in the context of TJ;
- Participate in forums, technical meetings, and joint programming efforts to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned;
- Monitor and report on the progress, challenges, and successes in ensuring that the TJ process is human rights compliant;
- Support the OCC Director in providing guidance to junior staff; and
- Support OCC in its other functions and perform other duties as required and assigned by the Chief Commissioner or the Director of OCC
Qualifications and Experience:
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic and English is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Human Rights Education Officer
Human Rights Education
Purpose of the Job:
To design and facilitate trainings on transitional justice using appropriate tools, by conducting needs assessment and developing training materials based on EHRC standards within the set schedule (timeline).
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, review educational materials including lesson plans, online courses, manuals, and other educational resources focused on transitional justice.
- Engage in the development of data collection tools required to conduct research and needs assessment for transitional justice trainings.
- Conduct research and needs assessment using appropriate tools that will be developed for this project, write research and assessment reports.
- Design, develop, review educational materials including lesson plans, online courses, manuals, and other educational resources focused on transitional justice for different stakeholders including state bodies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and religious and community leaders ensuring that research and needs assessment findings inform the development of the transitional justice training materials.
- Develop promotional, advocacy and awareness raising materials on transitional justice.
- Conduct research and identify means to deliver transitional justice trainings including organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.
- Deliver transitional justice trainings for identified groups using the developed materials and resources, and within the contract period.
- Implement relevant tools, methodologies, and materials prepared by HRED’s curriculum design & material development team.
- Work closely with HRED’s training needs assessment, curriculum design & material development, and human rights education delivery teams to improve the content development project work and ensure that the required quality standards are met.
- Collaborate with and report to the Office of the Chief Commissioner (OCC) throughout the entire process of designing and implementing trainings on transitional justice, including research and needs assessment, material development, and training delivery.
- Participate in relevant working group/committee and staff meetings.
- Submit regular reports on the progress of deliverables to the reporting manager and other relevant staff.
- Conduct summative evaluation and prepare training proceedings or reports following trainings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the directors.
Qualifications and Experience:
| Education | MA/LLM in Human Rights Law, International Law, Public Law relevant to Human Rights Conflict studies, Studies of Peace and Security. Candidates with Bachelor of Laws (LLB) but with exceptional experience can be considered |
| Experience | 4 years of relevant experience for LLB and 2 years of relevant experience for MA/LLM. |
| Skills | Strong research, writing, and editing skills. Proficiency in instructional design principles and familiarity with human rights issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. |
| Other Requirements | Computer literate.
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IT Operations and Cloud System Engineer
Information Technology
Purpose of the Job: As an IT Operations and Cloud System Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. This role involves resolving user issues, managing network and system configurations, and ensuring security and compliance. Additionally, you will monitor IT infrastructure services, manage core network services, and troubleshoot network connectivity. You will also deploy, manage, and monitor Azure cloud services, and maintain security and compliance. Furthermore, you are expected to create user-friendly manuals, assist with online session setups, and provide technical support to users. Besides this, you will set up equipment for employee use, perform minor repairs, and manage user accounts and permissions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Qualification and Experience
| Education | BSC Degree in Information Technology, or related field of study |
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |
Human Rights Officer, Transitional Justice
Office of the Chief Commissioner
Purpose of the Job
To support the office of the chief commissioner on transitional justice (TJ), particularly in capacity building activities, monitoring work, support to victims, research, and advocacy and sensitization to ensure that the TJ process is human rights compliant, inclusive, participatory, and victim-centered.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Support EHRC in the execution of its work and mandate on TJ;
- Assist in monitoring implementation of the TJ process and in documentation and reporting;
- Support EHRC’s work to ensure a victim-centered TJ process including documenting victims' needs, concerns, and priorities to ensure it is reflected in the TJ process;
- Conduct research and draft reports on various areas as required;
- Provide program and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the department;
- Draft concept notes and agendas for meetings, prepare briefing material and presentations as needed to support the Director and the team;
- Assist EHRC in preparing communication and information materials such as tools, explainers, videos, and translated material to facilitate advocacy and sensitization work on transitional justice targeting different stakeholders;
- Provide comprehensive operational support, including drafting concept notes, preparing agendas and presentations, preparing briefing materials, taking minutes, translating documents as required;
- Monitor and report on the progress, challenges, and successes in ensuring that the TJ process is human rights compliant; and
- Support OCC in its other functions and Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Chief Commissioner or the Director of OCC
Qualifications and Experience:
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| Other Requirements | Computer literate. Knowledge of Amharic and English is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous. |