JOB/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 23/09

DATE    :  JUNE 16, 2009

FROM    :  HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, USAID/ETHIOPIA

TO    :  ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
            
TITLE OF POSITION  :  PROJECT ACCOUNTANT FSN-9   
                         
LOCATION OF WORK :  USAID BUILDING, OFF HAILE GEBRE SELASSIE ROAD

HOURS   :  FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FINAL FILING DATE  :  JULY 1, 2009

SALARY: FSN-9 (ETB 84,513 to ETB 152,121 per annum) depending on the candidate's earning history, qualifications and experience.  This position may initially be filled at a trainee level which is equivalent to FSN-8 (ETB 66,087 to ETB 118,959).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the supervision of the Chief Accountant, the incumbent is responsible for performing the full range of project accounting for the USAID/Ethiopia Mission. S/he reviews and provides clearance on the full range of funding documents and monitors and controls funds usage to ensure that budgets are not exceeded. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing past expenditure rates, current and projected pipelines, and future burn rates to ensure that adequate funding is always maintained and that accurate accruals are prepared. S/he prepares the monthly 1221 reconciliations and follows-up to clear all outstanding reconciling items.  As the Mission’s Project Accountant, s/he is the backstop for the Operating Expense (OE) Accountant/Budget Analyst in formulating the operating expense budgets for the Mission and the support budgets that finance logistical support expenses for the technical offices. S/he also serves as the primary backup for the Accounting Systems Coordinator for GOALS and SF 224 reporting.
  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, the applicant must possess the following:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.

EXPERIENCE:  Four to six years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting is required.  At least two years of experience with a USAID Mission is desired.

LANGUAGE:  Level IV (Fluent) in English and Amharic, written and spoken.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   Thorough Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles and theories, practices and terminology and a thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures governing USAID financial management required. Ability to analyze numerous accounting processes and identity practices and procedures that require correction or modification. Excellent computer skills with knowledge of the internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point along with productive calculator and typing speeds.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed form (Application for Federal Employment) to USAID/Ethiopia, Human Resources Office P. O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa, and Ethiopia on or before the final filing date.  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.  Each applicant must fully explain his/her job-related duties and qualifications on the application form in order to provide for an accurate evaluation of his/her education, training, and experience. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, or membership in an employee organization. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please notify the Agency. Applicants who are not contacted within thirty days after the final filing date are to assume that their applications were not accepted.

Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the Hiring Office for further consideration and screening.  Final selection of candidates will be made and those selected will be invited to an interview in order to select the best-qualified candidate.
Individuals wishing to have their applications returned in the event that they are not selected for the position must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.   The USAID Mission assumes no liability for the loss or mishandling of applications.  For additional information about the position and/or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 510088 ext. 296 or 291.

NOTE:   APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html.  FINAL SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE IS BASED SOLELY ON THE ADVERTISED QUALIFICATION IN A COMPETITIVE PROCESS.  INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 
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FINAL FILING DATE:             COB WEDNESDAY JULY 1, 2009