Shiferaw Bejie Eticha

M: +251 911 609873, E: shiferaw02@gmail.com, Skype ID: Shiferaw02

P.O. Box 19288, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Date: June 26, 2017

Acted

Subject: Ref: CFM/KEN-Country Finance Manager Kenya

Dear Sir/Madam

As per the vacancy posted on relief web for work in your organization, I would like to
join you and work in your organization in the position of the mentioned in the subject
line. I am glad to tell you that I can start the work the same date you want me to start. I
believe I can add value in this role, from my experience leveraging my proven success
and expertise in this field. I have highlighted key information below to demonstrate that I
am a strong candidate for this position:

12 Years as Finance officer, Senior Accountant and Administration officer-gave

different training in the donors compliance and capacity building
Proven Experience supporting my SMT and Donors in preparing budget and
reports
Achieved major results in admin and finance in best team formation Obtained
from three organization
Managed teams of up to 6 staff for the last 10 years
I have managed Grants and sub grants for more than12 years beside directs
fund implementations
Administration, Fund Management, Compliances report writing and working for
best team performance
Best Report Writing skill to Managements and donors

I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you at interview.

Yours faithfully / sincerely,

Shiferaw Bejie
 Shiferaw Bejie Eticha
M: +251 911 609873, E: shiferaw02@gmail.com, Skype ID: Shiferaw02
P.O. Box 19288, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ountry Finance Manager Kenya

JOB

from ACTED

Closing date: 20 Jul 2017

Background on ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to

immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect peoples dignity, while co-
creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling peoples potential. ACTED
endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable
growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing
in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTEDs mission is to save lives and support people in
meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,300 national staff 300 international staff,
ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million
beneficiaries.

Country profile

Country Profile
Number of projects
4

Number of areas
3

Number of national staff

51

Annual budget (EUR)

909 485

Number of offices
 Shiferaw Bejie Eticha
M: +251 911 609873, E: shiferaw02@gmail.com, Skype ID: Shiferaw02
P.O. Box 19288, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Number of international staff

7

Position context and key challenges

ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for
residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post-election violence. Since 2009, Nairobi has also been the
home base of ACTEDs relief operation in South-Central Somalia.

In 2015, ACTED has been delivering emergency as well as long term development programming across
the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and is focussed on Early Warning, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
interventions. Main activities have included strengthening its Community Managed Disaster Risk
Reduction (CMDRR) and improving and integrating community and County Early Warning Systems
(EWS). A special emphasis has been placed on its work with the County Governments and the National
Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in order to improve coordination, financing, information
sharing, dissemination and learning on emergency preparedness and response.

In 2015, ACTEDs operations in Somalia are focused on Food Security, Livelihood, WASH, and Multi-
sector Resilience programming. ACTED has the capacity to deliver immediate emergency programming
and longer term development, incorporating Social Safety Net and Disaster Risk Reduction components.
ACTED is a leading player in the delivery of cash transfers programming.

ACTEDs interventions aim to support those districts which are underserved, difficult to access, and
display high levels of vulnerability. ACTED is operational in Bay, Gedo and Lower Juba Regions. In some
of these areas, ACTED is the only INGO present and therefore high security risks are experienced because
of Al Shabab presence.

Position profile

Under the authority of the Country Director and Finance Director in HQ, the Country Finance Manager
(CFM) will be responsible for ACTED accounting and financial management in-country. The CFM ensures
that national legislation is adhered to, and that the country specific standards are applied in ensuring
efficient use of resources.
 Shiferaw Bejie Eticha
M: +251 911 609873, E: shiferaw02@gmail.com, Skype ID: Shiferaw02
P.O. Box 19288, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1. Accounting and Financial Management

Accountancy
Treasury
Commitment of expenditure
2. Budget Management
Ensure budget follow-up
Develop project budgets
3. Department Follow-up
Team leadership
Internal Procedures and Information Flows
Qualifications

Master degree minimum in Finance or related area

3+ years of solid experience in financial management and monitoring systems, preferably of large
development programs, possibly complemented by academic expertise
Excellent financial and analytical skills
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance
Ability to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership
Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building
efforts
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
Prior knowledge of the region an asset
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in local languages an asset
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software

Conditions

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and
performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organizations guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance
 Shiferaw Bejie Eticha
M: +251 911 609873, E: shiferaw02@gmail.com, Skype ID: Shiferaw02
P.O. Box 19288, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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