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About the Job
Location: Bensa Daye-Ethiopia
Salary: Based on the organization pay scale depend on the experience and skills.
Hours: 40 Hours Per week
Contract Type: 1 Year- Fixed term contract
About Ripple Effect
Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we’ve honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we’re dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.
About the Role
To ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations within the office environment. To manage administrative tasks, maintain office supplies, coordinate schedules, and facilitate communication among team members.
What we Offer
- Pension/Provident fund
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
- Life insurance
About You
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in business administration, backed by relevant qualifications and hands-on experience in office management. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities whether coordinating daily operations or handling petty cash with accuracy and accountability.
A proactive self-starter, they combine excellent communication and interpersonal skills with solid proficiency in MS Office, enabling them to support teams effectively and keep processes running smoothly. With a natural problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive under pressure, they contribute positively as a collaborative team player.
Other Experiences needed;
- Good level of experience in a similar office administration position.
- Thorough understanding of office management procedures.
- Experience with handling petty cash.
- Good level experience with accounting and bookkeeping.
Requirement Skill
Communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving Organizational Skill. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Qualifications
Person specification
Essential:
- Minimum of diploma in business management/administration & CPA part 2 or equivalent from
recognised institutions.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management/administration.
Experience and knowledge
Essential:
- Good level of experience in a similar office administration position.
- Thorough understanding of office management procedures.
- Experience with handling petty cash.
Desirable:
- Good level experience with accounting and bookkeeping.
Skills and attributes
Essential:
▪ Excellent organisational and time management skills.
▪ Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
▪ Effective written and verbal communication skills.
▪ Proficiency in MS Office.
▪ Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving.
▪ Administrative and office management skills.
▪ Good secretarial skills.
▪ Ability to work under pressure and with short timelines.
▪ A team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivated and with ability to multi-task.
▪ Self-motivated.
▪ Professional, honest and trustworthy.
▪ Commitment to Ripple Effect’s mission.
▪ Commitment to uphold our values of integrity, accountability and compassion.
▪ Respect for Ripple Effect’s Christian background and ethos.
How To Apply
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
Application form
PSEA self-assessment form
- Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org clearing indicating the position you are applying for and using the job code OSS004 Officer Administrator in the subject line.
If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact Yokora.Ejigu@rippleeffect.org
Key Dates
Application Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: To be Communicated
Start date: As soon as Possible
Key Contact
Name: Ejigu Yokora
Email Address: Yokora.Ejigu@rippleeffect.org
Key Contact
Name: Ejigu Yokora
Email Address: Yokora.Ejigu@rippleeffect.org