The Hachalu Hundessa Foundation (HHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of Hachalu Hundessa, is seeking inspiring and dynamic individuals to join their Head Office team. HHF is committed to promoting artistic activities, social justice, cultural enrichment, educational initiatives, community humanitarian work, and development projects.
1. Planning & Senior MEAL Officer
- Managerial Level: Middle level – Manager
- Employment Type: One-year contract, with possible extension based on fund availability and job performance.
- Salary: Negotiable
- Job Summary: This role involves ensuring a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for HHF projects and Change programs, producing high-quality reporting and evidence of impact. Additionally, the role focuses on developing a Business Resource & Mobilization strategy, identifying potential donors, partners, and private sector entities, and overseeing the submission of quality proposals to secure sustainable funding for HHF’s mission.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Planning & MEAL Roles: Contribute to annual work plans, collect/analyze data for M&E, lead results reporting to the Chief Executive Director and stakeholders, provide leadership on MEAL, monitor/evaluate project interventions, provide leadership for data capturing/analysis/reporting on Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism (BFM), Value for Money (VFM), and human-interest histories, improve data quality, support documentation/dissemination of lessons learned, and promote project information dissemination.
- New Business Development Strategy: Develop/implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, lead partner mapping, manage pre-award due diligence processes, conduct market analysis for funding sources, set fundraising targets, and oversee preparation/submission of high-quality grant proposals.
- Resource Mobilization Activity: Provide visionary leadership in resource mobilization, cultivate donor relationships, identify/leverage strategic partnerships, develop innovative fundraising strategies, lead the development of funding proposals/grant applications/donor reports, drive resource mobilization efforts, oversee public relations activities, develop a comprehensive digital communication strategy, and establish monitoring/evaluation mechanisms.
- Job Requirements:
- Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree and above is preferred. Minimum of 4 years for BA/BSc and 3 years for MA/MSc of senior management experience in an NGO.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in MEAL, fundraising, and Business Development.
- Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Afaan Oromo. Deep understanding of the Oromo culture and commitment to social justice. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Strong strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Required Skills: Strategic thinking, Business Development, Communication.
2. Finance and Admin Senior Officer
- Job Responsibility #1: Policy and strategy development: Develop financial, Admin, Logistic, HR, and Procurement Policies, Strategies, Tools, and Procedures for HHF.
- Job Responsibility #2: Financial and Budget Management: Prepare periodic reports and budgets, prepare the annual financial plan, ensure timely/quality preparation of project budgets/reports, identify potential fund sources and actively work for fund acquisition, manage fund utilization, and continuously follow up on budget and actual financial reports.
- Job Responsibility #3: Human Resources and General Administrative matters of the HHF: Monitor/control internal work processes, ensure proper implementation of HR Policy Manual and Labor Code, organize recruitment processes, facilitate annual leave plans, ensure KPI settings and performance appraisal, and prepare/submit periodic HR reports to government organizations.
- Job Responsibility #4: Procurement, logistics and Property Administration of HHF: Design/implement vehicle and fixed asset administration strategies, ensure internal control on procurement/asset management/travel/training, compile annual procurement plans, facilitate procurement of services/materials, ensure compliance of procurement/property administration activities with organizational rules and donor requirements, oversee stock replenishment, and follow up on staff contract renewal/file arrangements/attendance.
- Job Responsibility #5: Internal Control: Develop/maintain effective internal financial/accounting systems, ensure timely submission of financial reports to donors, facilitate external audit services, work on action plans for improvement, facilitate external auditor hiring, and provide on-job training to accountant and cashier.
- Job Requirements:
- Education and Qualification: MA/MBA/BA Degree in Accounting, Economics, Accounting & Finance or other related field of studies from a recognized University.
- Experience: 4/5 years should be in a managerial position, and NGO experience especially in finance and admin position is a plus. Understanding the working context with a professional NGO is a plus. Understanding of performance quality improvement issues.
- Additional Training (advantageous): Accounting application Software training certificate, HR administration training certificate, Property administration training certificate.
- Competencies/Personal Attributes: Commitment to HHF’s vision/mission/values, ability to maintain confidentiality, self-motivated, highly organized, flexible, strong desire to work as a team, good communication/facilitation/coordination skills.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrable knowledge and experience of managing grants of multiple funding organizations, knowledge of Peachtree Accounting system, HR administration skills (including labor law), property administration skills, strong local and international procurement skills, strong MS office and ability to use new technologies, consistency in accuracy and preciseness.
- Required Skills & Abilities: Ability to work in a complex/demanding environment, effective communication in English and Afaan Oromo (written and oral) with strong presentation/writing skills, financial management/supervisory/people management skills highly desirable, special certificates in financial management/education/related are a plus, ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships.
- Language: Fluency in spoken and written English and Afaan Oromo.
What We Offer (for both positions):
- A unique opportunity to lead a growing and impactful organization.
- The chance to advance Hachalu Hundessa’s mission and make a significant difference in the community.
- A passionate and dedicated team.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- A supportive working environment.
How to Apply:
- Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and what makes you the best candidate for this role to hachalufoundation@gmail.com.
- Applications are accepted until July 15, 2025.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025.
- HHF is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from anyone who meets the above-mentioned qualifications.
- For more information: Call 0911894197 or 0942387804.
- Address: Lideta Awash Bank Building Office No. 2-05.