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Position: Project Assistant - Intern
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa with field visit Bishoftu - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 months ago
Deadline: Submition date is over

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snv.org.

Background of the Project

SNV Ethiopia, partnering with Sight and Life (SAL), is implementing the Market-based Innovation for Nutrition in Ethiopia (MINE) project. The pilot phase of the project has been implemented in two Woredas from East Shoa Zone and rural Kebeles of Bishoftu city administration in the Oromia regional state. For the pilot phase (2022-2025), the project activities are being implemented, targeting a total of 333,400 pregnant and lactating women and 6000 children aged below two years. As part of this project, SNV is working to benefit children under the age of two years through a subsidized scheme intending to improve egg consumption practices and ultimately contribute to stunting reduction.

Purpose of the Job

MINE project, as part of its subsidy program, has been working closely with East Shoa zone Lume and Adaa woreda and Bishoftu city administration health offices through engaging Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to register beneficiary children from each kebeles, verify the list of registered children from each kebeles, establish subsidy shops, distribute coupons to caregivers, link caregivers to each subsidy shop owner to enable children to receive subsidized eggs.

The Project Assistant is part of an SNV Country Organisation and is appointed to assist the MINE project at a national level by providing support in the implementation of the project focusing on the subsidy scheme. The Project Assistant ensures service needs of the project team are delivered on time. The Project Assistant shall assist the Finance and Administration and subsidy plan implementation.

Job Description

Project payment settlement:

  • Regularly visit subsidy shops to collect used coupons, prepare payment summary sheets and submit to finance for reimbursement.
  • Regularly follow the finance team and Awash Bank for the release of payment.
  • Regularly update the project manager on the status of reimbursement by each shop.

Documentation and office management:

  • Facilitate event booking and participate in project meetings and other events.
  • Perform other MINE documentation activities related to subsidy settlement and beneficiary children profiles.

Project reporting:

  • Processes and organizes data, the set-up of reports according to requirements and performs routine analysis under supervision.

Project staff support

Provides support to project staff members, to support project processes.

Qualification

  • BA degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.

Experience

  • A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in finance and previous NGO experience has added value.
  • Having an experience in financial software is preferable.

Additional Skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Well organized and able to act professionally and ethically.
  • Good skills in computer applications (Especially in Microsoft applications).
  • Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach, and sustainable development.

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year.

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 6th of April 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.