Admin & Finance Specialist

About the Organisation

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is undergoing a global reorganization in preparation for the S4GIZ-System. Starting January 1, 2026, the administration of GIZ projects will be managed through dedicated Service Units in collaboration with respective country offices.

About the Role

The Climate Change Cluster Service Unit (CCC-SU) in Ethiopia is seeking a qualified Admin & Finance Specialist to support its operations. This position is based in Arba Minch and will serve as a key administrative and financial resource for the Cluster's activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all job orders within your area of responsibility and serve as the primary point of contact for advising managers and staff on matters related to your thematic area
• Provide specialist technical support to colleagues in bands 2 and 3, ensuring quality and consistency of outputs within the unit
• Clearly communicate applicable requirements, conditions, limitations, and restrictions related to your mandate and decision-making authority
• Coordinate the contract award process and carry out related tasks in compliance with applicable legal, contractual, socio-political, and corporate policy requirements
• Monitor the implementation and fulfilment of contracts
• Contribute to the development of tools and instruments, ensuring that innovations, updates, and changes are appropriately integrated
• Address matters within your area of responsibility promptly and professionally, resolving routine issues in line with existing rules and escalating complex challenges to the team as appropriate
• Support ongoing administrative and financial operations as required

Location

Arba Minch, Ethiopia, with responsibility for supporting Service Units in Regional Offices located in Hawassa, Jigjiga, Bahir Dar, Arba Minch, Jinka, and Gambella.