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Christian Aid is the development and campaigning agency of 40 sponsoring churches in the UK and Ireland. We have a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of poor and marginalized communities. In pursuit of this goal, we work in partnership with national NGOs in Ethiopia on Secure Livelihoods, Community Health and HIV/AIDS, and Pro-poor Energy & Climate Change projects.

About the role

The Finance Manager will be the responsible to provide quality financial management and planning in the Country program. This role will ensure compliance to all relevant Government, Donor and Christian Aid policies, procedures and guidelines as well as timely and quality financial reports as required both internally and externally.

The Finance Manager will be accountable for the implementation of defined areas of work within the Finance function including people’s management.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who can work with both internal CA staff and external donors, audit firms and government departments. You will need to be proactive, solution-focused and have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. You will be a team player, able to establish good financial controlling system across CA Ethiopia office. If you feel you are competent to help with these, you are invited to apply for the post of Finance Manager. The position is line managed by the Country Manager.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build partnerships: Supportively manage teams or lead on projects, involving others in discussing how to take work forwards, helping people feel part of the team and treating everyone equally. Influence others to develop shared understanding and work cooperatively and collaboratively towards common goals where there are different personal or organisational agendas. Develop and maintain new relationships with individuals and organisations to further Christian Aid’s aims. Recognise and value differences in people; be ready to challenge assumptions, beliefs or attitudes in self or others. Manage expectations and adhere to what’s agreed, by doing what you say you’re going to do.

Steward resources: Accept accountability internally and externally for the effective use of Christian Aid resources. Look for ways to achieve more effective outcomes by using existing resources in a new or different way, before using or commissioning new resources. Ensure results of self and others are achieved to quality and time by managing allocated resources and workloads.

Realise potential: Demonstrate continuing commitment to your own professional and personal development. Utilise coaching and mentoring skills in order to support others to develop. Encourage others to give their best by discussing goals and aspirations and recognise achievement. Provide an appropriate level of supervision according to need; know when to provide help and when to give others enough space to learn. Give constructive and timely feedback to others on difficult or contentious issues. Deal with poor performance directly and sensitively, seeking appropriate and timely advice and support if needed.

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