Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (FSC) Vacancy

1. Project Manager

Job Description

A project manager Identifies The Project’s Goals, Objectives, And Scope And Creates A Project Plan That Outlines The Tasks, Timelines, And Resources Required. They communicate with the project team and stakeholders, manage risks and issues, and monitor progress to ensure that the project stays on track.

Job Requirements

Education Qualification: LLB/BA/BSC or Postgraduate (law, criminal justice, human rights or degree in Law, Management. Development Studies or relevant field

Professional Experience: 

• At least 10 and 8 years of relevant (law, criminal justice, human rights or degree in Law, Management. Development Studies or relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in project management out of which at least 3degree holders respectively, years in donor funded projects;
• Experience in managing (EU) funded grants will be an advantage;
• Experience in (prosecutorial, judicial, police human rights etc) will be a distinct advantage

2. Reforms Advisor

Job Description

The Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (FSC) has received a grant from the European Union under the ‘Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia Programme’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the recruitment of grant implementation staff

Job Description

Education Qualification: LLB/LLM degree in Law or related field; a project management qualification would be a distinct advantage.

Professional Experience: 

• At least 7 and 5 years of relevant (law, criminal justice, human rights or relevant field) professional experience for undergraduate and postgraduate degree holders respectively.
• At least 5 years of experience in assignments in or dealing with the Ethiopian criminal justice system out of which at least 3 years experience in a managerial, supervisory capacity or project management At least 5 years of experience in project management:
• Experience in managing (donor or EU) funded grants will be an advantage; Experience in (prosecutorial, judicial, police human rights etc) will be a distinct advantage

Duration: 18 month

3. Project Officer

Job Description

The Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (FSC) has received a grant from the European Union under the ‘Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia Programme’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the recruitment of grant implementation staff

Job Requirement

Educational Qualification : LLB Degree in Law, Human Rights or a relevant field

A postgraduate Degree in a relevant field would be a distinct advantage;

A recognized project management accreditation would be a distinct advantage

Professional Experience:

• At least 6 and 4 years of relevant (law, criminal justice , human rights or relevant field) professional experience for undergraduate and postgraduate degree holders respectively
• At least 2 years of experience in assignments in, or dealing with, the Ethiopian criminal justice system;
• Proven experience in project management;
• Experience in managing (donor or EU) funded grants will be an advantage;
• Experience in (prosecutorial, judicial, police human rights etc) will be a distinct advantage.

Duty station:  Addis Ababa (Federal Supreme Court)

4. Procurement Officer

Job Description

The Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia (FSC) has received a grant from the European Union under the ‘Support to Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia Programme’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the recruitment of grant implementation staff

Job Requirement

Educational Qualification : BA/B.SC Degree in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a similar field;

A Postgraduate Degree  in supply chain management or a professional qualification in supply chain management will be an advantage.

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in procurement
• At least 3 years of experience in the preparation and implementation of procurement plans; experience in the development of tender dossiers; experience in international procurement process is a distinct advantage;
• Experience in EU procurement procedure is an advantage; experience in the preparation and maintenance of procurement operations and records of EU or donor-funded grants or projects is an advantage; proven experience in vehicle and asset management; proven experience in supporting financial processes is an advantage; proven experience in supporting administrative processes is an advantage.

Duty station:  Addis Ababa (Federal Supreme Court)

5.Finance And Administration Officer

The Federal Supreme Court (FSC) has received a grant from the European Union under the ‘Support to
Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia Programme’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the
recruitment of grant implementation staff as detailed below.

Title of the Grant to FSC: Supporting Criminal Justice Reform in the Federal Supreme Court of
Ethiopia

• Period of the FSC Grant: 3 Years (Effective from …….)
• Position: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
• Reporting to: PROJECT MANAGER

Summary of Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for the financial, procurement and administrative support in the implementation of
  the grant action;
   To ensure adequate internal controls within the financial, procurement and administrative
  systems;
   Manage the financial processes, budgetary controls and monitoring and regular financial
  reporting;
   Manage the procurement processes and the general administrative functions of the grant
  action;
   Ensure compliance with the provisions of the grant contract.
  The Finance and Administration Officer will provide support to and work closely with the Project
  Manager, fellow grant implementation staff, the staff of the FSC Program Coordination Office and other
  FSC Directorates.
  The Finance and Administration Officer will supervise and direct the work of the Procurement Officer.

Key Responsibilities.

• 1. Provide complete and accurate monthly and annual financial reports in accordance with the
  requirements of the grant contract;
  2. Manage the cashflows and ensure timely submission of pre-financing requests to the European
  Union;
  3. Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations and maintain relationships with the Banks;
  4. Check and authorize payments and ensure compliance with laid down procedures and generally
  accepted accounting principles;
  5. Provide adequate Internal controls and ensure compliance with laid down procedures;
  6. Ensure expenditure controls, budget monitoring, re-allocations and amendments as necessary;
  7. Maximize the management of the forex;
  8. Support the procurement of supplies and services and ensure compliance with the provisions of
  the grant contract;
  9. Support the administrative and human resource functions and ensure compliance with the
  provision of the grant contract;
  10. Management of the assets procured under the grant and ensure systems and controls are
  developed and complied with, including the maintenance of the fixed asset register;
  11. Ensure the vehicle management system is developed and complied with;
  12. Ensure timely audit of the grant and guard against any ineligible expenditures;
  13. Support the planning, organization and management of workshops, conferences and study
  tours;
  14. Ensure a proper document management system is in place, especially those related to financial
  expenditure;
  15. Support the Project Manager on any other duties as delegated from time to time.
  Qualifications and skills:
  1. BA/BSC Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or a similar field.
  2. A postgraduate Degree in accounting or a professional qualification in accounting will be an asset.

General professional experience:

• 1. At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting;
  2. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office and Accounting Software);
  3. Financial and numerical literacy skills;
  4. Demonstrable ethical and professional skills;
  5. Demonstrable interpersonal skills;
  6. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cultural, religious, gender, nationality and age environments;
  7. Fluency in English is required, including excellent speaking, presentation and report writing;
  8. Fluency in Amharic is required.

Specific professional experience:

• 1. At least 3 years of experience in the financial management of donor-funded grants or projects;
  2. Experience in the financial management of European Union-funded grants or projects will be an
  advantage;
  3. Proven experience in procurement functions and management;
  4. Proven experience in administrative functions and management.

How To Apply

duty station is Addis Ababa (Federal Supreme Court)

Deadline for application: 10 working days from the date of publication of the advertisement;
• The applicants shall produce copy of their credentials with the originals for verification;
• Applicants can apply in person by providing detail professional CV and credentials together with their application letter OR submit applications through email ([email protected] and [email protected]) by providing scan copy of all the credentials together with their application letter (cover letter).

• Any questions may be addressed to [email protected] or [email protected]

Expiration date:April 7, 2023