Office Administrator

About the Organization

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.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks
• Maintain office supplies
• Coordinate schedules
• Facilitate communication among team members
• Support finance and administrative duties, including petty cash handling, payment processing, basic bookkeeping, and financial record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in business management/administration or accounting
• CPA Part 2 or equivalent
• Solid experience in office administration
• Understanding of office management procedures
• Ability to handle petty cash accurately
• Confidence with accounting and bookkeeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Organized, trustworthy, and a team player with strong communication skills
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and making a positive difference in rural Africa

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting & finance, business management/administration, or management

Other Experiences:

• Candidates with experience as an Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Finance and Admin Assistant, Cashier, Accounts Clerk, Bookkeeper, or similar roles are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Dependable and detail-driven
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• Accuracy and integrity

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.

1. Download the:

• More Job Details: View Job Description
• Application Form Ethiopia
• PSEA Self-Assessment Form

2. Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to: hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org clearly 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: Wednesday 7th October 2026
• Interview date: To be Communicated
• Start date: As soon as Possible

Key Contact

Name: Ejigu Yokora

Email Address: Yokora.Ejigu@rippleeffect.org

What we Offer

• Pension/Provident fund
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
• Life insurance