Finance and Procurement Advisor At CTG (Committed To Good)

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

• The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the government of Ethiopia & the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on the 2nd November 2022 in South Africa.
• For the implementation of DDR in Ethiopia, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) was established with the council of minister regulation number 525 / 2022 & with amended regulation number 541 / 2023 of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia. The core mission of the commission is stabilization of the society & recovery of the economy for sustainable peace & enhancing human security through designing, planning & implementing the demobilization & sustainable reintegration of more than 370 thousand former combatants into civilian life across seven regions of Ethiopia.
• The Finance & Procurement Advisor under the general supervision of NRC Logistics & Finance Deputy Commissioner, S / he will support the commission with smooth & efficient DDR program financial management in accordance with NRC procedures.

Role objectives

• Prepare program strategic annual & quarterly financial plan based on the analysis of program financial forecast & submit for management approval.
• Advise the management on cost effective fund utilization options & strategies that the program should take.
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
• Follow fund inflow plan by donors & ensure timely disbursement & collection.
• Identify the purpose to which pledged resources are intended for.
• Daily ensure that expenditures are recorded by source & purpose intended.
• Maintain the organization financial commitments.
• Provide financial data & information needed for project implementation.
• Analyze everyday financial activities & subsequently provide advice & guidance to upper management on future financial plans & use of the fund.
• Oversight fund utilization & ensure sufficient budget is available for each activity.
• Advise on proper source of financing for each activity.
• Track timely fund transfer to regions for each phase of the XCs reinsertion & reintegration payments & manage the budget expenditure for each phase of the program.
• Collect & compile regional TSS payment reports & prepare comprehensive financial report satisfactory to donors.
• Assess & anticipate financial risks & advise on possible remedial measures.
• Maintain the financial health of the program.
• Advise project personnel on complying with relevant financial rules, including with donor requirements & standard accounting rules.
• Monitor & interpret cash flows & predict future trends.
• Program financial utilization details to ensure that legal requirements are met.
• Conduct internal control to ensure compliance with the intended purpose of the fund.
• Supervise quarterly & annual account reconciliation.
• Control budgetary status versus authorized spending limits & budgets delivery levels.
• Timely review cash position for accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements.
• Conduct reviews & evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
• Keep open lines of communication for updates & feedback for the management, donors & stakeholders.
• Produce accurate financial performance reports for each donor as applicable.
• Provide information to auditors on the results of the investigation.

Project reporting

• The Finance & Procurement Advisor under the general supervision of NRC Logistics & Finance Deputy Commissioner.

Key competencies

• Graduate degree in finance & accounting.
• At least 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) or 2 years (with a master’s degree) of combined & relevant experience in financial management, budgeting & auditing in government & donor supported programs & projects, with 2 years working at the managerial level.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical & planning skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluency in English & Amharic is required.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.