Job Description
EHF-Funded Humanitarian Project | Amhara Region
Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical and non-religious consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to advance the rights and well-being of women, girls and children. Established in 2010, UEWCA is engaging in women’s and girls’ empowerment, child well-being, socioeconomic development, climate change and humanitarian response and gender equality across Ethiopia’s regional states and city administrations.
UEWCA intends to execute a project entitled Integrated WASH, Agriculture, Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash Response to Acute Malnutrition and Public Health Risks in selected Woredas of Amhara Region to respond to the interconnected humanitarian needs of vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in Ebnat Woreda in South Gondar Zone and East Belesa and Kinfaz Begela Woredas in Central Gondar Zone, Amhara Region. The intervention addresses the effects of conflict, displacement, drought and climate-related shocks, which have disrupted livelihoods, limited access to essential services and increased protection risks. The project will deliver integrated WASH, agriculture, protection and multi-purpose cash assistance, to reach vulnerable and crisis-affected people.
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Field-Level Cashier (3 Positions)
Duty station: Target woredas in Amhara Region (one cashier per assigned woreda)
Report to: Senior Accountant
Key responsibilities:
Facilitate authorized project-related cash payments and support beneficiary payment processes in line with approved procedures.
Maintain accurate cashbooks, payment records, vouchers, receipts and other supporting documentation.
Ensure cash is handled, stored, transported and disbursed safely, transparently and in accordance with UEWCA financial procedures and EHF requirements.
Support cash counts, reconciliations, liquidation and financial reporting; promptly report discrepancies or suspected irregularities to finance staff.
Coordinate closely with field project staff and the finance team and maintain orderly filing of financial documents.
Job Requirements
Minimum qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
A minimum of five years relevant experience in cash handling, payment processing, bookkeeping or finance support; NGO experience is an advantage.
Good numerical, record-keeping and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Integrity, confidentiality and the ability to follow financial controls and work under pressure.
Basic computer skills; familiarity with accounting or spreadsheet applications is an advantage.
Requirements
Commitment to UEWCA’s mission, humanitarian principles, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and disability inclusion.
Demonstrated integrity and respect for diversity, with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.
Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and travel within the assigned duty station as required.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, communities, government offices and humanitarian partners.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UEWCA reserves the right to verify qualifications and references.
UEWCA reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement if a more suitable opportunity arises.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an application letter and updated CV, together with copies of relevant educational and work-experience documents to Regional Office, Bahir Dar, Social Security building, first floor, Around Dipo area, Near Amhara Education Bureau, Kebele 13; Tel: 0937655020
Please clearly indicate the position title and preferred duty station in the subject line of your application. Applicants should apply for only the position(s) for which they meet the stated requirements.
Application deadline: November 04,2026
For further information: +251 99 685 1294
UEWCA highly encourages Female applicants to apply for all positions.
