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Finance & Grants Manager The Asia Foundation Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia


Finance & Grants Manager
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
 
The Asia Foundation is seeking a Finance & Grants Manager to work in its Ulaanbaatar, Mongoliaoffice. In consultation with Country Representative and the Program and Operations Manager, the Finance & Grants Manager will be responsible for planning and developing financial and grants management systems, policies, and procedures that are consistent with The Asia Foundation, bilateral, multilateral and private donor guidelines and policies. S/he provides technical assistance to The Asia Foundation, Mongolia’s finance and grants team, and to Foundation grantees.
 
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
A minimum of eight years of finance and grants management experience in a senior management role with an international development organization is required. Previous experience with USAID, other bilateral and UN funded programs and procedures is highly desirable as is prior work experience in the region.
 
Education
A minimum of a Master's degree in accounting, commerce, or related field.
 
Skills
  •          Adaptability and ability to work closely with international and Mongolian counterparts.
  •          Strong Financial management, accounting, and grants management skills
  •          Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets and some database management). Good working knowledge of ‘QuickBooks Pro’ is highly desirable.
  •          A good command of both written and spoken English. Training, facilitation, communication and leadership skills.
  •          A high level of interpersonal skills.
Preferred
  • Prior work experience in the region
  • USAID, other bilateral and UN experience is highly desirable
The Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. To apply please visit our website at www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment/and select “Regular Employment.”
 
Please place your cover letter and resume in one document and submit it as an attachment.  We will only consider applicants who apply online and provide a cover letter along with their resume.  In addition, to be considered an applicant must submit their application prior to the deadline of January 25, 2013.
 
The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.