Finance Assistant And MERL Coordinator

Plan International Ethiopia – External Vacancy Announcement

Plan International Ethiopia is inviting qualified and committed professionals to apply for the following positions:

Position 1: Finance Assistant

Duty Station

Chiro

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Diploma in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures, transaction processing, and financial record-keeping.
• Understanding of cash management safety practices.
• Good bookkeeping and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and email communication.
• Good knowledge of currency denominations and cash counting procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels, including in challenging situations.
• Capable of working under pressure in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Respectful, service-oriented, and committed to teamwork.
• High level of honesty, professionalism, courtesy, and integrity.
• Willingness to travel to project and field locations.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and gender-sensitive practices.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Amharic is required.
• Additional local language skills are considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Asset Tracking and Maintenance
• Administrative Support
• Attention to Detail in Document Handling

Desired Skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work under pressure
• Basic Data and Record-Keeping Skills

Position 2: MERL Coordinator

Duty Station

Gambella

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Master's Degree in Health, Statistics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor's Degree in the above disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the development or humanitarian sector, particularly in monitoring and evaluation functions.

Required Experience

• Experience in Results-Based Monitoring and PMERL (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) is an advantage.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and data visualization platforms is desirable.
• Experience facilitating participatory processes and capacity-building initiatives.
• Previous experience working with international organizations and local partner institutions.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Afaan Oromo is mandatory.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in community engagement and mobilization activities.
• Proven experience collaborating with civil society organizations (CSOs), community groups, networks, and local initiatives.
• Strong coordination, partnership-building, and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Desired Skills

• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Performance Monitoring and Target Evaluation
• Advanced Coordination and Networking Skills

Application Deadline

June 29, 2026