Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ministry of Industry -Ethiopia
Vacancy Announcement
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Industry
The Ethio-Sudan special economic zone project office organized under the Ministry of Industry /MoI/ would like to recruit qualified and competent professionals for the following posts.
 
1. Job Title: Project Accountant Salary: Attractive and Negotiable
 
Employment Type: Full time on contractual basis with possible Extension
Job Description

Establish project finance systems for the Ethio-Sudan SEZ project that will meet

Government requirements.

Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in line with narrative reports that meet the requirements of the Government


Prepare quarterly consolidated financial reports, and ad hoc financial reports, as required by the Project Management


Submit quarterly reports to the Ministry of Industry ensuring adherence to Government requirements
Ensure that project cash flows (income, expenditure and fund transfers) are managed in a timely and accurate manner


Ensure that any interest accrued by the project is properly tracked
Develop, in collaboration with project teams, financial performance measures relevant to the objectives, investments and Government requirements of the project
Provide ongoing financial risk analysis and recommendations of risk management strategies


Support project management with project narratives in relation to expenditure and financial risks
Facilitate internal and external audit processes in relation to the project and ensure audit requirements are monitored throughout the project


Work with the project manager to ensure that audit recommendations are fulfilled
Perform other duties as may be necessary

Job Requirements Education
BA Degree or higher in accounting/financial management qualification, with a minimum practical experience of twelve years for BA degree or ten years for a higher degree or professional qualification
Essential Skills and Experience

Experience developing financial operational systems and schedules
Excellent financial management and administration skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English
Strong analytical, financial reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
Experience in using accounting software appropriate for a large project
Advanced Excel skills

 
 
2. Job Title: Project Economist Salary: Attractive and Negotiable
 
Employment Type: Full time on contractual basis with possible Extension
Job Description
The Project Economist shall perform the following tasks:

Assist in the preparation of project studies, including pre-feasibility study, feasibility study, market surveys, etc; and identify economic data requirements and devise methods and procedures for obtaining such data for project studies and survey;
Design field surveys using various sampling techniques, process information
Develop, as well as use, various econometric modeling techniques to develop forecasts;
Analyze data to test the effectiveness of policy measures, products or services and advise on the suitability of alternative courses of action and the allocation of scarce resources;
Identify all costs and benefits of the various project options, taking into account engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic perspectives of projects


Apply a cost–benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analysis of the project options identified above and prioritize the options;
Conduct economic analysis; evaluate past and present economic issues and trends; write various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and forecasts to inform project management
Recommend improvements based on the cost–benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis with a view to developing a replicable model for future projects;Provide economic advice to stakeholders; and


Liaise with other specialists to provide integrated feasibility study report(s).
Analyze the potential job creation of inward investment projects;
Analyze the efficiency of scarce resources in the development of SEZs
Analyze the economic impact of SEZ infrastructure developments;
Prepare briefs for Ministry of Industry officials as may be required;
Perform other tasks as may be necessary.

Qualifications
MA degree in economics and at least 10 years experience in designing and analyzing development projects, and relevant work experience in industrial or infrastructure development or similar environments
Essential Skills and Ability

Well-developed research skills including the ability to extract and analyze relevant data to make sound judgments;


Skill with statistical information;
Excellent written and spoken communication skills to convey complex ideas to people with varying levels of economic expertise;
Ability to build productive working relationships and work within a team;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to work alone under pressure, often to tight deadlines;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to juggle and prioritize different tasks;

 
 
3. Job Title: Project Engineer Salary: Attractive and Negotiable
 
Employment Type: Full time on contractual basis with possible Extension
Job Description
The project engineer shall perform the following tasks:

Review location and site data to determine most suitable site for the project and provide recommendation to the Ministry of Industry
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor engineering aspects of the Ethio- Sudan SEZ project, such as (a) preparation of master plans as well as spatial, functional, and land use plans, etc; (b) technical aspects of feasibility studies as well as design of on-site and off-site infrastructure
Monitor compliance of the design of the project to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications


Interact regularly with project management as well as contractors to interpret their needs and requirements
Perform overall quality control of the engineering works during project design  as well as implementation having regard to budget, schedule, plans, staff performance and report regularly on project status
Assign responsibilities to technical staff during project implementation
Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Perform other tasks as may be assigned

Requirements Education & Experience
BSc Degree or higher in civil engineering or related field, with a minimum practical experience of twelve years for BSc degree or ten years for a MSc degree, of which four years as project engineer
Essential knowledge and Skills

Excellent knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD
Advanced MS Office skills
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
Project management and supervision skills
Decision making ability and leadership skills
Time management and organization skills

 
4. Job Title: Cashier
 
Salary: Attractive and Negotiable
Employment Type: Full time on contractual basis with possible Extension

Job Description
The cashier shall perform the following tasks:


Manage all the cash transactions in the Project Office
Maintain daily account of the daily cash transactions
Balance the daily account at the end of each day
Check the daily cash balance
Interact with staff and clients that come to the counter for payment
Solve all cash related queries of clients and staff
Check the accuracy of amounts of payments to be made as well as receipts
Organize and maintain the accounting records
Report discrepancies within the accounts to Project Accountant
Make daily, weekly and monthly transaction reports
Perform other tasks as may be assigned


Requirements Education & Experience
A technical & vocational school diploma in business or commerce is mandatory
Essential knowledge and Skills


Knowledge of banking policies and procedures
Proficiency in mathematics
Ability to organize data and draft reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis
Good communication skills that help to develop courteous conversation with staff and clients


 
5. Job Title: Secretary
 
Salary: Attractive and Negotiable
Employment Type: Full time on contractual basis with possible Extension
Job Description
The secretary shall perform the following tasks:


Perform various executive and administrative support duties that are highly sensitive and confidential
Plan and coordinate arrangements for professional meetings and conferences
Coordinate office management related activities for Project Management
Compose memoranda and letters in response to questions
Receive and screen visitors and incoming calls, determining the priority matters, and provide alert messages to Project management
Read and screen incoming reports and correspondence; make preliminary assessment and organize documents.
Read, compile, assimilate, and prepare sensitive and confidential documents, and brief Project Management regarding content.




Review, proofread, and edit documents developed for the signature of the Project Manager
Coordinate and facilitate Project Management’s calendar to arrange meetings, appointments, and conferences
Make travel arrangements; prepare itineraries; prepare, compile, and maintain travel records and vouchers
Recommend actions to be carried on office expenditures like supply and equipment needs




Perform other tasks as may be assigned


Job Requirements Education & Experience
BA Degree in Secretarial Science or business management or related field, with a minimum practical experience of eight years
Essential knowledge and Skills


Knowledge of office processes, practices, and computer software applications
Ability to create charts, presentations, databases, graphs, and spreadsheets
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules of the work area
Typing ability to operate basic office equipment
Effective listening and verbal communication skills


 
How to Apply
Interested applicant should submit their application letter explaining their qualifications and experience relating to the job description, CV, Non-returnable copies of credentials documents within 7 days from the date of this vacancy announcement to Human Resource Management & Development Directorate 3rd floor room no 304 or Ministry of Industry HRMD P.O.Box: 6945, Website:www.moin.gov.et
Address: Ministry of Industry, Around 200m far from Flamingo Restaurant
Tel: 0115-156682/ 0118-334018