FEWS NET EWT

Yemen Office Manager/Accountant.

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Early Warning Team (EWT) seeks a full-time office manager/accountant (OM/A) based in Aden, Yemen. FEWS NET is an integrated set of activities to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food security early warning information and analysis. Chemonics International (Chemonics) implements the FEWS NET EWT, a team charged with integrated emergency food insecurity analysis through a Washington-based technical office and more than 20 field offices.
The office manager/accountant (OM/A) is responsible for all financial matters relating to the project, including managing the project’s accounting transactions and books, monitoring project budget expenditures, and assuring proper financial reporting.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required; local language skills relevant to regional are desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required; Masters preferred. Significant, directly related professional experience can substitute for education experience.
• At least six years of relevant experience in accounting and financial and procurement management.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office word processing and spreadsheets software required.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and exercise professional judgment required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity and experience of working with ABACUS is preferred.