Background
Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.
Global Communities is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded Non-Majority Communities Project in Kosovo. The project has been designed to foster non-majority communities' participation in Kosovo's institutions and society.
The objectives of this project are to:
- Create tangible and sustainable avenues for constructive partnership between: (a) non-majority and majority communities; and (b) the Government of Kosovo (GoK) and non-majority communities, to enable long-term inter-ethnic interaction and ensure that the key needs of non-majority communities are met
- Improve economic opportunities in targeted municipalities
- Increase the efficiency and capacity of targeted municipal administrations to respond to the needs of all their citizens
Eligibility
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
- 7-10 years experience in a finance management role on complex international development programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage finances for a complex program in a challenging environment for an international non-government organization.
- Previous experience working on US government-funded programs.
- Thorough knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
- Previous experience working in Kosovo
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Serbian required; knowledge of Albanian preferred.
Job responsibilities
The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing accounting and financial oversight for project activities. Responsibilities will include preparing financial statements and projections; developing and analyzing budgets; ensuring compliance with all USAID regulations and requirements; liaising with CHF headquarters and field staff, and with partners and international donors; providing technical assistance and troubleshooting to site offices; conducting financial market risk assessments; and contributing technical support for reporting.
Deadline: 30 April 2013
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