Office Administrator (Ethiopia)

Location: Sidama Regional State, Eastern Zone, Bensa Daye town, Ethiopia

Salary: ETB 562,299 annually

Hours: 40 Hours Per week

Contract Type: 1 Year- Fixed term contract

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.

To ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations within the office environment. You will manage administrative tasks, maintain office supplies, coordinate schedules, and facilitate communication among team members. You will also support finance and administrative duties, including petty cash handling, payment processing, basic bookkeeping, and financial record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational procedures.

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-driven Office Administrator who can keep our Bensa office running smoothly while supporting essential finance tasks. You’ll bring a diploma in business management/administration or accounting, plus CPA Part 2 or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance, business management/administration, or management is desirable. You have solid experience in office administration, understand office management procedures, can handle petty cash accurately, and are confident with accounting and bookkeeping. You’re organized, trustworthy, and proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Above all, you’re a team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and making a positive difference in rural Africa.

Other Experiences;

1. Candidates with experience as an Office Administrator, 
2. Administrative Assistant,
3.  Finance and Admin Assistant, 
4. Cashier, 
5. Accounts Clerk, 
6. Bookkeeper, or similar roles are encouraged to apply. 

-             Pension/Provident fund

-             Generous annual leave allowance

-             Medical insurance for yourself and dependents

-             Life insurance  

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. 

1) Download the: 

• Job description
• Application form
• PSEA self-assessment form 

2) 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

Application Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview date: To be Communicated

Start date: As soon as Possible

Name:  Ejigu Yokora

Email Address: Yokora.Ejigu@rippleeffect.org