Job Description
Finance Officer
Organization: Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC)
Duty Station: Afambo or Amibara Field Office, Afar Region
Employment Type: Full-time, One-Year Contract
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years
Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026
1. About PHE-EC
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The Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC) is a membership-based, non-profit civil society organization established in 2008 to promote integrated approaches to population, health, environment, and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia.
In collaboration with consortium partners and with support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), PHE-EC will implement the 2026 Integrated Multisectoral Emergency Response Project in Afambo and Amibara woredas of Afar Region. The project aims to protect productive assets, restore agricultural and livestock-based livelihoods, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households affected by drought, conflict, displacement, and other recurrent shocks.
PHE-EC is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced Finance Officer to ensure effective financial management, accurate reporting, and compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable Ethiopian financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries and cash and bank transactions.
Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents, and filing systems.
Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws and regulations, including payroll taxes and withholding taxes.
Review and verify payments, procurement documents, and supporting financial documentation.
Monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets and donor requirements.
Provide financial guidance to project teams and support effective grant and financial management.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a related field.
At least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
Sound knowledge of Ethiopian financial regulations, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience in financial management and reporting for donor-funded projects.
Good written and spoken English communication skills.
High level of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, and professional accountability.
How To Apply
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their application letter including a filled one page CV format (can be accessed from this link https://phe-ethiopia.org/announcements/vacancy) and detailed CV and copy of supporting documents via P.O.Box 4408, or E-mail vacancy@phe-ethiopia.org or in person to the office of PHE–Ethiopia Consortium located at Kazanchis “KazaAdis finishing mall” 7th floor in front of Mulugeta Commercial building.
Safeguarding Statement
PHE-EC is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and harm. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, ethical conduct, and professional accountability.
