YMCA Ethiopia Job Vacancies – Project Accountant & Project Coordinator – Addis Ababa

YMCA Ethiopia Job Vacancy – Project Accountant & Project Coordinator – Addis Ababa

Why Join YMCA Ethiopia?

At YMCA Ethiopia, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a movement. Since 1947, we’ve been one of the country’s leading youth development organizations, empowering communities through education, health, and social impact. Working with us means being part of a trusted network affiliated with the World Alliance of YMCAs and the African Alliance of YMCAs, where your skills directly contribute to building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities across Ethiopia.

Employer

Young Men’s Christian Association of Ethiopia (YMCA Ethiopia)
Organization Website

Location

Office – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type

Full‑time

Deadline

January 23, 2026

Number of Positions

2 (Project Accountant – 1, Project Coordinator – 1)

Organization Background

YMCA Ethiopia is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of youth and communities through body, mind, and spiritual development. We work in Addis Ababa and five regions: Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Tigray, and Sidama, in collaboration with government and non‑governmental partners.

Available Positions

1. Project Accountant (Junior Level – 1–3 years)

About the Role
The Project Accountant will manage donor‑funded project finances, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance in a centralized financial system.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain project financial records in centralized accounting system
• Process fund transfers to branch offices
• Verify and reconcile branch financial reports
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets
• Prepare and submit donor and management financial reports
• Ensure compliance with donor rules, NGO policies, and local regulations
• Act as focal point for project audits
• Build capacity of branch finance staff
• Manage accounts payable/receivable at national level
• Assist in budget preparation and revisions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in project/grant accounting within NGOs (donor‑funded projects such as USAID, EU, BMZ, UN Agencies)
• Experience preparing financial reports and facilitating audits
• Knowledge of fund accounting and donor compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software (Peachtree, QuickBooks, Sage, MS Dynamics, IPSAS, IFRS) and advanced Excel
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and systematic financial control

2. Project Coordinator (Mid Level – 3–5 years)

About the Role
The Project Coordinator will oversee donor‑funded projects, ensuring smooth collaboration between the National Office and branch offices, adherence to timelines, and effective reporting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as communication link between National Office and branches
• Monitor and update project work plans and timelines
• Track progress of activities and deliverables
• Collect and consolidate narrative/progress reports from branches
• Submit consolidated reports to donors, management, and government bodies
• Organize and document project meetings
• Facilitate procurement of goods/services at national level
• Maintain centralized digital repository of project documentation
• Identify and resolve implementation bottlenecks
• Capture and share success stories, challenges, and best practices
• Support monitoring visits, trainings, and project events

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination/management within NGOs (preferably with field offices)
• Experience in women’s economic empowerment and Self Help Group (SHG) structures
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital project management tools
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Amharic and English (written and spoken)
• Skills in developing/monitoring work plans, budgets, and reports
• Understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) principles

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit:

• Application letter
• Updated CV
• Educational documents
• Experience/recommendation letter
• Other relevant credentials

Send via email to: recruitment@ethioymca.org