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About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organization who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid in Ethiopia has three strategic priority areas. These are climate justice, Economic justice, humanitarian/resilience and addressing Gender and social inclusion as a cross cutting priority.
Fixed Term: 3 years
About the role
The role works within the Business administration role family and is key to driving effective systems and processes that enable the workgroup to meet its financial and operational objectives. This role plays a critical role in support and facilitation of the country programme, by providing logistical, procurements and front office services.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who can work with both internally with staff and externally with suppliers, service providers and government departments. You will need to be proactive; problem solving capacity and have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. You will be a team player, able to establish good team relationships. If you feel you are competent, you are invited to apply for the post of Administration Assistant. The position is line managed by the Office Manager.
Further information
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behavior including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
Competency questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:
Build partnerships
- Tell us about a time when you worked in a helpful and cooperative way with others and provided help to them without being asked.
- What was the situation? What help was needed?
- What was expected of you in the situation? What was your task here?
- What actions did you take? Why did you take that action(s)?
- What was the outcome of your actions? What was the impact? How did you know?
Steward resources
Please give us an example of how you have taken account of the need to use resources economically and without unnecessary waste when planning and delivering your work
- What was the situation?
- What was your task? What was expected of you?
- What action(s) did you take? Why?
- What was the outcome? How did you know you were successful in using resources economically?
Deliver results
Please tell us about a time when you planned, monitored and delivered a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) work objective to the standard required
- What was the context?
- What was the work objective? What was expected of you?
- How did you plan your work and how did you monitor progress?
- What were the results? Were you successful? If so, how did you know?
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