Self Help Africa Ethiopia 2026 Job Vacancies – Community Development Facilitator & Finance and Admin Assistant:: Etcareers lists Self Help Africa’s 2026 recruitment for two full‑time, fixed‑term roles: Community Development Facilitator and Finance and Admin Assistant. Both positions are based in Ethiopia with the Community Development Facilitator working in Raya and Bati (Bati requires fluency in Afaan Oromo / Oromiffa) and the Finance and Admin Assistant based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel to operational areas. Each role supports programme delivery across agricultural, livelihood, resilience and humanitarian‑development nexus activities. Candidates with relevant degrees, NGO experience, and strong field‑level technical and administrative skills are invited to apply through Self Help Africa’s careers portal in 2026.
About Self Help Africa
Self Help Africa, established in 1984, is an international development organisation that promotes agriculture and agri‑enterprise development to reduce hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. The organisation pursues community‑led, market‑based approaches and operates social enterprise subsidiaries including Partner Africa and CUMO.
Open Positions
Position 1: Community Development Facilitator
- Employment Type: Full‑time; Fixed‑term contract; 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Job Location: Raya and Bati, Ethiopia
- Reports to: Project Officer
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity work plans.
- Facilitate and supervise VESA Facilitators and mentor VESA groups.
- Mobilize and sensitize communities and organise beneficiary selection.
- Establish and strengthen VESAs and Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives.
- Deliver training on financial literacy, governance, IGA, market access, and resilience.
- Support distribution of agricultural inputs and monitor timely delivery.
- Collect, verify, and maintain beneficiary and project data; contribute to assessments and baseline studies.
- Liaise with local government, financial institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Promote gender and disability inclusion, PSEAH, and nutrition education.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly project performance reports and document lessons learned.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: BSc/BA in Agriculture, Rural Development, Development Studies, Economics, Food Security, Disaster Risk Management, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Cooperative Development, Sociology, or related field.
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience in livelihoods, food security, resilience, climate adaptation, natural resource management, community mobilisation, or related fields.
- Technical Skills: Experience establishing/strengthening VESAs and RuSACCOs; market linkage and value‑chain support; data collection and reporting; MS Word and Excel.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; organisational ability; cultural sensitivity; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in NGO settings and multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Fluency in Afaan Oromo (Oromiffa) for Bati assignment.
- Other Requirement: Motorbike license.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
Position 2: Finance and Admin Assistant
- Employment Type: Full‑time; Fixed‑term contract; 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (frequent travel to operational areas)
- Reports to: Head of Finance and Admin; matrix reporting to Senior HR and Admin Officer
Responsibilities
- Manage utilities, office supplies, communications systems, and facilities maintenance.
- Prepare bank transfer letters, cheques, and online transfer entries for reviewer approval.
- Organize and hand over financial documents; compile withholding tax receipts and monthly tax reports.
- Verify invoices and payment documents for accuracy and compliance; support cash disbursement planning.
- Provide payroll inputs and remit statutory deductions including tax and provident fund contributions.
- Maintain secure registration and storage of official financial documents and unused forms.
- Assist in preparing financial documentation for external audits and compliance reviews.
- Oversee HR administrative tasks including timesheet tracking, personnel file management, and local contracts.
- Coordinate logistics for workshops, meetings, trainings, and travel arrangements.
- Manage warehouse operations: receive and record stock, maintain inventory records, apply FIFO, and report discrepancies.
- Ensure safe storage conditions and security of warehouse items.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Minimum BA degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
- Work Experience: At least 2 years’ relevant experience in NGO/INGO or related sectors.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with procurement, warehouse handling, supply chain, and office administration; knowledge of donor financial guidelines.
- Soft Skills: High integrity, strong organisational and multitasking ability, analytical and financial management skills, effective communication, and ability to work under pressure.
- Other Requirements: Flexibility to travel frequently to field locations; working knowledge of English and local languages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional accounting certification.
- Experience managing audits and compliance reviews.
- Prior NGO programme or humanitarian experience.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
How to Apply
Complete the Self Help Africa online application form via the organisation’s careers portal and attach an up‑to‑date CV and cover letter.
- Community Development Facilitator closing date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
- Finance and Admin Assistant closing date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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