Finance and Grants Manager - Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance Program (KCGP)

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

FHI 360’s Center for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG) supports citizens to mobilize effectively to influence policy, improve lives, and build peace. CCSG works with civil society to increase its credibility, visibility and effectiveness by building its capacity to:

• Advocate for social justice, economic reforms, fiscal transparency, gender equity and the prevention of human rights abuses such as human trafficking and violence against women;
• Promote peaceful solutions to conflict, support peace negotiations, produce radio and television programs to promote social dialogue and tolerance;
• Solve community problems, engage youth in civic affairs and provide needed services to citizens;
• Develop diversified revenue streams and cooperate with business and media sectors; and
• Increase local governments' responsiveness to citizens.

Position Description:

FHI 360’s Center for Civil Society and Governance is currently seeking a Finance and Grants Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Kyrgyzstan to foster effective collaboration between civil society and the government of Kyrgyzstan to deliver services, resulting in a more responsive and accountable government and a credible, sustainable civil society.

The Finance and Grants Manager will be responsible for identifying, coordinating, and monitoring CSO grants and financial management of the field office. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Finance responsibilities:

• Review annual budgets and track expenditures against budgetary line items;
• Review project invoices for accuracy and allocate expenditures according to accounting systems;
• Approve payment of monthly expenditures within signature authority guidelines;
• Prepare and update Imprest reports on a daily basis and submit month-end reports to HQ according to financial procedures;
• Review and reconcile monthly expenditures of the bank accounts;
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports;
• Liaise with Finance/Business Managers in HQ regarding budget realignments, specific budget issues, and status of wire transfers;
• Develop procurement solicitations and recommendations for potential providers of needed goods and services in accordance with USAID and FHI 360 rules and regulations;
• Maintain liability, workman’s compensations, and other insurance policies on behalf of the office;
• Track sick and vacation leave for the program staff on a monthly basis.

Grants responsibilities:

• Assist grantees with proposal budgets, as needed;
• Manage review process of grantee budgets;
• Monitor grantee spending and reporting;
• Implement spot checking of grantees;
• Ensure consistent, coherent, clear support to grantees;
• Submit reports on grants progress to Program Director on a monthly basis;
• Communicate challenges to Program Director to ensure effective program implementation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Administration, International Business, Management, Public Administration or a related field;
• Minimum 5 years experience working in or with the NGO sector, especially in finance and grants management or equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
• Relevant experience working in or with the Kyrgyz civil society sector;
• Experience with USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred;
• Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software strongly preferred;
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team approach;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Fluency in English and Russian and/or Kyrgyz;
• Kyrgyz nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

​FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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