JOB OVERVIEW
- Organization: MERSA Media Institute (MMI)
- Position: Junior Finance Officer
- Location: Ethiopia (with coordination support from Washington, D.C.)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
About MERSA Media Institute
MERSA Media Institute (MMI) is a nonprofit media policy think tank working to strengthen independent, responsible, and vibrant media ecosystems in Africa. Through research, capacity building, and institutional support, MMI supports the development of media institutions, professional unions, and education centers.
Based in Washington, D.C., MMI’s work focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on Ethiopia, promoting free and independent media as essential for peaceful, democratic, and prosperous societies.
Position: Junior Finance Officer
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in financial management and compliance, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Basic knowledge of financial accounting principles.
- Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
- Experience in processing payments and procurement-related financial documentation is a plus.
- Willingness to learn and apply donor compliance and finance policies.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy in recordkeeping, and good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance/project team.
- Exposure to audits or financial reviews is an advantage.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable mindset.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for contributing to MMI’s mission.
- High integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Track procurement-related expenditures against project budgets and donor guidelines.
- Reconcile procurement transactions and ensure accurate coding/classification in the system.
- Assist in preparing monthly cash forecasts, financial reports, and donor compliance reports.
- Support internal audits, donor reviews, and financial closures.
- Provide guidance on procurement compliance to project staff.
- Maintain accurate HR and administrative records (contracts, payroll, leave management, inventories).
- Assist in managing office assets and supplies for accountability.
- Support staff orientation, training logistics, and team meetings with financial input.
- Implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
- Carry out other finance and administration-related tasks as assigned.
Location: Ethiopia
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply by filling out the online application form via the link below:
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement
MERSA Media Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Why Join MERSA Media Institute?
- Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit promoting independent and responsible media in Africa.
- Gain experience in finance and compliance within the NGO sector.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with impact-driven professionals.
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