General Accounts Officer

Job Description

Love In Action Ethiopia (LIAE) has over 24 years of experience implementing development programs across Ethiopia, reaching 497 woredas across all regions of the country. Its work spans health, education, economic empowerment, good governance, and other development sectors, with extensive experience partnering with government institutions, communities, and development partners. In Gambella Region, LIAE has supported the HIV and broader health response for more than 15 years, building strong partnerships with government, communities, and health facilities while developing a deep understanding of the region’s unique challenges.

PROJECT 1 - FOCUS-2030 PROJECT

Building on this experience, LIAE is implementing the U.S. Government (USG)-funded FOCUS-2030 Project, which aims to address the region’s HIV epidemic challenges and accelerate progress toward HIV epidemic control and the 95-95-95 targets by 2030. The project delivers client-centered and family-focused HIV prevention, testing, treatment, viral-load suppression, and community-based services, while strengthening health systems and promoting sustainable, locally led HIV responses.

To achieve this transformation, LIAE recognizes the importance of a skilled, motivated, accountable, and forward-looking team with the right technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to results. The organization is therefore seeking highly qualified professionals who share this vision and are ready to contribute to a stronger, sustainable, and locally led HIV response in Gambella.

Minimum Education / Related Fields

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in accounting and financial management, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded organization.
• Demonstrated experience in financial transaction processing, account reconciliation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and maintaining accounting records.
• Experience in budget monitoring, payment processing, cash management, and financial documentation.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies and procedures.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, numerical, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Minimum Relevant Experience; 5+ Years

Placement; Internal and/or External

Priority & Preference: Candidates with direct experience in US Government-funded programs, particularly PEPFAR, USAID, and U.S. Department of State programs, will receive priority consideration, followed by relevant experience with reputable NGOs and development organizations.

Internal Staff Priority: Qualified LIAE internal staff may be given priority for selected few positions and program areas, based on qualifications, demonstrated performance, and organizational requirements.

How to Apply

Note: Interested applicants can submit their application, CV and other relevant documents via the below email up to October, 16, 2026

Email: hrliaerecruitment@gmail.com with subject of position you are interested to apply. Emails without subject are declined for screening. If you have any troubles reaching the email you can contact us through: +251-11-6-67-57-26/27 or +251-910-49-12-33

HE/SHE SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLY WITH LIAE’S SAFEGUARDING AND OTHER RELATED POLICIES.

FEMALE AND PWD ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.