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About Washington Medical Center (WMC)Washington Medical Center (WMC)&nbsp;is a specialized Secondary healthcare facility managed and staffed by Ethiopian, American, and other foreign doctors who are committed to providing expert, high quality, and affordable medical services to&nbsp;all Ethiopians, residents, and&nbsp;visitors of Ethiopia, including International Organizations, Embassies, Business Firms, and Insurance Companies.WMC has been established under Washington Healthcare PLC, which by itself is a subsidiary of Washington Healthcare LLC incorporated in Washington D.C. (USA).&nbsp;WMC is certified by the New Ethiopian Government Standard Authority Health Facility Minimum Standard Requirement (Ethiopian Standard ES 36192012) for specialty medical centers and is licensed to operate accordingly.Washington Medical Center (WMC)&nbsp;is looking for a detail-oriented Customer Service Representative to perform and coordinate customer service duties within our organization. The Customer Service Representative act as a liaison, provide product/services information, answer questions, and resolve any emerging problems that our customer encounter. To be successful as a customer service representatives, you should have a solid working knowledge and strong customer handling skills.&nbsp;Post title: Customer Service RepresentativeRequired number: OnePlace of Work: Addis AbabaEmployment Status: Full TimeSalary: Attractive&nbsp;Expected Start Date: Immediately after concluding the Recruitment ProcessDuties and Responsibilities:- Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;all times.- Responding promptly to customer inquiries.- Communicating with customers through various channels.- Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.- Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests.- Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.- Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.- Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.- Establish new customer accounts and record account information, like phone &nbsp; &nbsp;numbers or addresses, on your digital platform- Listen to customer complaints and try to identify the cause of their problem to your &nbsp;best ability- Identify the appropriate response and strategy to solve customer issues as quickly &nbsp;as possible- Be able to manage large amounts of phone calls, chats, emails, and other &nbsp;communication channels- Assist customers on placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges- Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain professional customer support&nbsp;- Collecting and analyzing customer feedback report to a supervisor&nbsp;- Any related activities as required&nbsp;

Customer Service Representative

The customer service representative at WMC supports customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, and responding to complaints. He/she is the front line of support for clients and customers and ensure that customers are satisfied with the service provided.

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Curriculum Popularization and Social and Behaviour Change Communication for Back to Learning (BtL) 

Title: Curriculum Popularization and Social and Behaviour Change Communication for Back to Learning (BtL) 

Purpose: To support the Ministry of Education in developing and implementing a country-wide communication and advocacy strategy, for internal and external use, in rolling out the reformed General Education Curriculum, To support the implementation of  Back to Learning Campaigns (BtL).

ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general. ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position ofFinancial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBTitle: Financial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBLevel - NOANumber of Posts: ThreeDuty Station: Gambella RegionDuration: 12 monthsReporting to: Finance and procurement Directorate at RHBBackground:The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the globe at a devastating rate disproportionately both in all low and high-income countries, including Ethiopia, and leading them into difficult crises. The crises are challenging the health status, delivery of essential services, and economy, particularly in the most affected segments of the population, families, and children who are already vulnerable due to socio-economic exclusion, or those who live in overcrowded settings.&nbsp;The government of Ethiopia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has strengthened its preparedness and response efforts. As part of the response strengthening, the government of Ethiopia and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed a bilateral agreement for COVID-19 Emergency Response project. The project aim, as part of the multiphase programmatic approach (MPA) program, is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness and response in Ethiopia.&nbsp;MOH is responsible for the overall administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. Other federal level implementers, RHBs, other regional level implementers and zones are also responsible for the administration of their respective project funds and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this project, RHB is looking for a Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and MOH Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project at RHB, zones and woreda level on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.Purpose of the position:&nbsp;To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the project are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangement continue to be adequate.Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the Financial Management arrangements of the project at regional level and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team at regional level, other regional implementers and MOH Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the supervision and guidance to the project regional, zone and woreda level implementers on FM issues and she/he will be the regional focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project at regional level liaising with MOH, other regional level implementers, zones and woredas; Supervise, follow up and provide guidance on the financial management aspects of the project at regional level;</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements at regional level including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow to the regional implementers, zone, and woreda levels. Monitor funds received from MoH.</li><li>Ensure all regional and zone implementing entities have opened project specific bank accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure computerized accounting system is used, chart of accounts are applied, and prepare periodic financial reports of the project.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, strengthening and approving budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components and activities at regional level.</li><li>Prepare monthly quarterly, and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government and the MoH to be submitted to the World Bank after consolidation. For the government based on the requirements of government procedures. For the World Bank, as per the deadline for submission of quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) to MoH as indicated in the project’s FM manual. He/she is expected to consolidate the IFRs received from regional level implementers and zones.&nbsp;</li><li>Have project accounts audited at regional level - Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM,, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving&nbsp; Vouchers,&nbsp; Goods/Store&nbsp;Issue&nbsp; Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li></ul>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken and the appropriate corrective actions are taken. Submit status report for actions taken on the audit findings to MoH for consolidation and submission to the World Bank.Reporting:The consultant will be directly recruited by third party HR firm, and reports to the respective RHB finance and procurement directorate.The expert will be based in the project implementation unit in the respective region and will travel to zones and woredas for support and supervision.Expected Deliverables and Time frame:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Deliverables</td><td>Deadline</td></tr><tr><td>Report on financial management and manual development &amp; implementation</td><td>Initial &amp; Bi-annual</td></tr><tr><td>Regular Update on code classifications and periodic financial report</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Accounting &amp; reporting on the use of financial resources</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on cash flow projections and budget monitoring</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on management of signed contracts</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Monitoring report on project performance from financial management point of view.</td><td>Bi-annual&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Report on supervision and guidance provided to the project and MoH</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Report on review of world bank disbursement data base for this project</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Interim unaudited financial reports</td><td>Within 45 days of each quarter</td></tr><tr><td>Update on facilitated project accounts audits &amp; submit the audit reports</td><td>As- required</td></tr><tr><td>Submission of report on overall financial management of the projects consistent with agreements, manuals, and project&nbsp;</td><td>Annually</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Payment Modality &amp; schedule:The fees for this contract shall be paid on monthly basis based on the submission of monthly reports against the deliverables indicated above.

Financial Management Specialist Consultant for Gambellal RHB

To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the project are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangement continue to be adequate

ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general. ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of Financial Management Specialist Consultant for MOH, EthiopiaTitle: Financial Management Specialist Consultant for MOH EthiopiaLevel - NOCNumber of Posts: TwoDuty Station: MOH, Addis AbabaDuration: 12 monthsReporting to: Finance and procurement Directorate at MOHBackground:The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the globe at a devastating rate disproportionately both in all low and high-income countries, including Ethiopia, and leading them into difficult crises. The crises are challenging the health status, delivery of essential services, and economy, particularly in the most affected segments of the population, families, and children who are already vulnerable due to socio-economic exclusion, or those who live in overcrowded settings.&nbsp;The government of Ethiopia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has strengthened its preparedness and response efforts. As part of the response strengthening, the government of Ethiopia and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed a bilateral agreement for COVID-19 Emergency Response project. The project aim, as part of the multiphase programmatic approach (MPA) program, is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness and response in Ethiopia.&nbsp;MOH is responsible for the overall administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. Other federal level implementers, RHBs, other regional level implementers and zones are also responsible for the administration of their respective project funds and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this project, MOH is looking for a Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and MOH Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project, MOH, other federal level implementers, RHB, and zones on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.Purpose of the position:&nbsp;To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the project are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangement continue to be adequate.Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the overall Financial Management arrangements of the project and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team and MOH Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project, MOH, other federal level implementers, RHB and zones on FM issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project liaising with the system of MOH and all other project implementers; Supervise, follow up and provide overall guidance on the financial management aspects of the project.</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the overall project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow mechanisms of the Project</li><li>Ensure all implementing entities have opened project specific bank accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare a financial management manual in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Introduce a computerized accounting system, develop charts of accounts, and prepare periodic financial reports.</li><li>Develop a contract management system and follow-up on contracts signed with suppliers and consultants on payments.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, and strengthening budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components, and activities.</li><li>Understand and implement World Bank disbursement procedures for the Project; Follow up on disbursement issues timely with the World Bank.</li><li>Review designated accounts and other bank accounts and ensure that Bank reconciliations on time for all accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government and the World Bank. For the government based on the requirements of government procedures. For the Bank as per the agreements signed. The World Bank requires quarterly interim unaudited financial reports (IFRs) which have to be submitted to the Bank within 60 days end of the quarter. The expert will ensure that the acceptable quality reports are submitted to the Bank on time. He/she is expected to consolidate the IFRs received from federal level implementers and RHBs</li><li>Have project accounts audited- Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements; ensure audit reports are delivered on time to the World Bank (annual audit reports within six months of the end of the reporting fiscal year; interim audit reports within 90 days of the end of the semester).</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM, financing agreements, disbursement letter, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving Vouchers, Goods/Store Issue Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li><li>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken, and the appropriate corrective actions are taken at all implementing entities</li><li>Prepare and submit status report for actions taken on all audit findings to the World Bank</li></ul>Reporting:The consultant will be directly recruited by third party HR firm, and reports to the respective FMoH finance and procurement directorate.Expected Deliverables and Time frame:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Deliverables</td><td>Deadline</td></tr><tr><td>Report on financial management and manual development &amp; implementation</td><td>Initial &amp; Bi-annual</td></tr><tr><td>Regular Update on code classifications and periodic financial report</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Accounting &amp; reporting on the use of financial resources</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on cash flow projections and budget monitoring</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on management of signed contracts</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Monitoring report on project performance from financial management point of view.</td><td>Bi-annual&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Report on supervision and guidance provided to the project and MoH</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Report on review of world bank disbursement data base for this project</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Interim unaudited financial reports</td><td>Within 45 days of each quarter</td></tr><tr><td>Update on facilitated project accounts audits &amp; submit the audit reports</td><td>As- required</td></tr><tr><td>Submission of report on overall financial management of the projects consistent with agreements, manuals, and project&nbsp;</td><td>Annually</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Payment Modality &amp; schedule:The&nbsp;fees&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;contract shall be&nbsp;paid&nbsp;on&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;basis&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;submission of&nbsp;monthly&nbsp;reports against the&nbsp;deliverables&nbsp;indicated above.

Financial Management Specialist Consultant for MOH, Ethiopia

ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general. ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position ofFinancial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBTitle: Financial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBLevel - NOANumber of Posts: ThreeDuty Station: South West RegionDuration: 12 monthsReporting to: Finance and procurement Directorate at RHBBackground:The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the globe at a devastating rate disproportionately both in all low and high-income countries, including Ethiopia, and leading them into difficult crises. The crises are challenging the health status, delivery of essential services, and economy, particularly in the most affected segments of the population, families, and children who are already vulnerable due to socio-economic exclusion, or those who live in overcrowded settings.&nbsp;The government of Ethiopia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has strengthened its preparedness and response efforts. As part of the response strengthening, the government of Ethiopia and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed a bilateral agreement for COVID-19 Emergency Response project. The project aim, as part of the multiphase programmatic approach (MPA) program, is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness and response in Ethiopia.&nbsp;MOH is responsible for the overall administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. Other federal level implementers, RHBs, other regional level implementers and zones are also responsible for the administration of their respective project funds and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this project, RHB is looking for a Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and MOH Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project at RHB, zones and woreda level on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.Purpose of the position:&nbsp;To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the project are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangement continue to be adequate.Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the Financial Management arrangements of the project at regional level and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team at regional level, other regional implementers and MOH Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the supervision and guidance to the project regional, zone and woreda level implementers on FM issues and she/he will be the regional focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project at regional level liaising with MOH, other regional level implementers, zones and woredas; Supervise, follow up and provide guidance on the financial management aspects of the project at regional level;</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements at regional level including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow to the regional implementers, zone, and woreda levels. Monitor funds received from MoH.</li><li>Ensure all regional and zone implementing entities have opened project specific bank accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure computerized accounting system is used, chart of accounts are applied, and prepare periodic financial reports of the project.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, strengthening and approving budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components and activities at regional level.</li><li>Prepare monthly quarterly, and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government and the MoH to be submitted to the World Bank after consolidation. For the government based on the requirements of government procedures. For the World Bank, as per the deadline for submission of quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) to MoH as indicated in the project’s FM manual. He/she is expected to consolidate the IFRs received from regional level implementers and zones.&nbsp;</li><li>Have project accounts audited at regional level - Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM,, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving&nbsp; Vouchers,&nbsp; Goods/Store&nbsp;Issue&nbsp; Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li></ul>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken and the appropriate corrective actions are taken. Submit status report for actions taken on the audit findings to MoH for consolidation and submission to the World Bank.Reporting:The consultant will be directly recruited by third party HR firm, and reports to the respective RHB finance and procurement directorate.The expert will be based in the project implementation unit in the respective region and will travel to zones and woredas for support and supervision.Expected Deliverables and Time frame:

Financial Management Specialist Consultant for South West RHB

ABH Partners Plc is a leading consultancy and human resources sourcing firm in Ethiopia with about 15 years of experience in supporting the implementation of development programs and projects. ABH exists to fuel synergistic societal growth by harnessing local knowledge and international standard. Dedicated to the betterment of societal development, technical assistance, and knowledge management, ABH has gained credibility and industry experience in the development sector in general. ABH partners would like to invite applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position ofFinancial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBTitle: Financial Management Specialist Consultant for RHBLevel - NOANumber of Posts: TwoDuty Station: Sidama RegionDuration: 12 monthsReporting to: Finance and procurement Directorate at RHBBackground:The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the globe at a devastating rate disproportionately both in all low and high-income countries, including Ethiopia, and leading them into difficult crises. The crises are challenging the health status, delivery of essential services, and economy, particularly in the most affected segments of the population, families, and children who are already vulnerable due to socio-economic exclusion, or those who live in overcrowded settings.&nbsp;The government of Ethiopia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has strengthened its preparedness and response efforts. As part of the response strengthening, the government of Ethiopia and the International Development Association (IDA) have signed a bilateral agreement for COVID-19 Emergency Response project. The project aim, as part of the multiphase programmatic approach (MPA) program, is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness and response in Ethiopia.&nbsp;MOH is responsible for the overall administration of the project fund which needs considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. Other federal level implementers, RHBs, other regional level implementers and zones are also responsible for the administration of their respective project funds and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.&nbsp;For the effective implementation of this project, RHB is looking for a Financial Management Specialist who will be responsible for the overall financial management of the project, ensure the maintenance of sound financial arrangements in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The Financial Management Specialist will work closely with project team and MOH Finance and Procurement Directorate. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project at RHB, zones and woreda level on finance issues and she/he will be the focal person responsible for finance aspects of the project.Purpose of the position:&nbsp;To ensure that the financial management arrangements of the project are providing assurance that the funds of the project are used for intended purposes and that the financial management arrangement continue to be adequate.Specific Tasks:The Financial Management Specialist is responsible for the Financial Management arrangements of the project at regional level and will ensure the maintenance of sound arrangements throughout the life of the project consistent with agreements, manuals and project document and will work closely with project team at regional level, other regional implementers and MOH Finance department. The Financial Management Specialist will provide the supervision and guidance to the project regional, zone and woreda level implementers on FM issues and she/he will be the regional focal person responsible for FM aspects of the project.The Financial Management Specialist will be accountable to Finance and Procurement Directorate and shall carry out the following activities:<ul><li>Responsible for the financial management aspects of the project at regional level liaising with MOH, other regional level implementers, zones and woredas; Supervise, follow up and provide guidance on the financial management aspects of the project at regional level;</li><li>Maintain adequate financial management arrangements at regional level including (a) budgeting, (b) flow of funds; (c) accounting policies to be followed; (d) accounting systems; (e) chart of accounts; (f) internal controls (g) reporting mechanism; (h) auditing arrangements; and (i) staffing requirements aimed at producing accurate and reliable information regarding project resources;&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the project performance from the financial management point of view including on the fund flow to the regional implementers, zone, and woreda levels. Monitor funds received from MoH.</li><li>Ensure all regional and zone implementing entities have opened project specific bank accounts&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out prudent accounting and reporting on the use of financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank.&nbsp;</li><li>Use government internal control procedures and where there are gaps, design and install internal control systems to help guide the management of project to achieve program objectives. Adhere to or follow up the adherence there of the internal control procedures,&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure computerized accounting system is used, chart of accounts are applied, and prepare periodic financial reports of the project.</li><li>Support the project in budgets and budget monitoring (Reviewing, justifying, strengthening and approving budget utilization report). Support the project in the preparation of revised project cost estimates by project categories, components and activities at regional level.</li><li>Prepare monthly quarterly, and annual cash flow projections and monitor effective disbursement of funds. Prepare all relevant financial reports to the government and the MoH to be submitted to the World Bank after consolidation. For the government based on the requirements of government procedures. For the World Bank, as per the deadline for submission of quarterly Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) to MoH as indicated in the project’s FM manual. He/she is expected to consolidate the IFRs received from regional level implementers and zones.&nbsp;</li><li>Have project accounts audited at regional level - Make sure that all accounting information is made available to internal and external auditors and answer queries regarding accounting and financial records and statements&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain relevant documentation including Project documents like PAD, PIM,, etc; In addition, ensure availability of accounting documents like Payment Vouchers, Cash Receipt Vouchers and Journal Vouchers, Goods Receiving&nbsp; Vouchers,&nbsp; Goods/Store&nbsp;Issue&nbsp; Vouchers, and Goods Return Vouchers; Working formats like store control cards, bin cards and Fixed Assets registers, etc.</li></ul>Ensure that outstanding audit issues (as per audit findings) and recommendations are well taken and the appropriate corrective actions are taken. Submit status report for actions taken on the audit findings to MoH for consolidation and submission to the World Bank.Reporting:The consultant will be directly recruited by third party HR firm, and reports to the respective RHB finance and procurement directorate.The expert will be based in the project implementation unit in the respective region and will travel to zones and woredas for support and supervision.Expected Deliverables and Time frame:<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Deliverables</td><td>Deadline</td></tr><tr><td>Report on financial management and manual development &amp; implementation</td><td>Initial &amp; Bi-annual</td></tr><tr><td>Regular Update on code classifications and periodic financial report</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Accounting &amp; reporting on the use of financial resources</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on cash flow projections and budget monitoring</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Regular update on management of signed contracts</td><td>Monthly</td></tr><tr><td>Monitoring report on project performance from financial management point of view.</td><td>Bi-annual&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Report on supervision and guidance provided to the project and MoH</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Report on review of world bank disbursement data base for this project</td><td>Quarterly</td></tr><tr><td>Interim unaudited financial reports</td><td>Within 45 days of each quarter</td></tr><tr><td>Update on facilitated project accounts audits &amp; submit the audit reports</td><td>As- required</td></tr><tr><td>Submission of report on overall financial management of the projects consistent with agreements, manuals, and project&nbsp;</td><td>Annually</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Payment Modality &amp; schedule:The fees for this contract shall be paid on monthly basis based on the submission of monthly reports against the deliverables indicated above.

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