The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), established in 1935, is one of Ethiopia’s oldest and largest humanitarian organizations, providing essential services such as emergency response, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, and disaster risk reduction. ERCS operates through 12 regional offices, 34 zonal branches, and 131 district branches across the country.
Open Positions
1. Emergency Operation and Information Centre (EOC) Coordinator
- Job Purpose: Coordinates and supports incident management operations in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and assists in managing emergency operations programs and identifying innovative technologies.
- Reporting to: Disaster Risk Management Department
- Terms of Employment: Contract (1 year)
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Salary: Attractive and negotiable
- Qualifications:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Information Technology, Project Management, GIS, or related fields
- 8/10 years of relevant experience in risk management, data analysis, emergency operations
- Experience with tools such as QGIS, Power BI, and Tableau
2. Senior ICT and EOC Expert
- Job Purpose: Oversees the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, supports ICT infrastructure installation, performs computer networking, and assists with decision-making in emergency preparedness.
- Reports to: Head, ERCS-Addis Ababa Branch
- Terms of Employment: Contract (1 year)
- Location: Addis Ababa Branch
- Salary: 28,446.00 Birr
- Qualifications:
- Second or First degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, MIS, Computer Science, or related fields
- 6/8 years of relevant work experience
3. Admin and Finance Manager
- Job Summary: Manages the financial and administrative functions of the branch, including cash flow, budget management, financial statements, and donor fund administration.
- Reports to: Central Ethiopia Regional Branch Office Head
- Terms of Employment: Permanent after probation
- Location: Central Ethiopia Region, Hossana
- Salary: 27,054 Birr
- Qualifications:
- Second or First Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or Management
- 6/8 years of experience, including 4/6 years in a managerial position
- Knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, SAP, ISSAS)
Application Process
Interested applicants who meet the qualifications are invited to apply via the online application form before November 1, 2024.