Associate Financial Management Officer

Provide operational services and support financial management.

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Overview

Provide operational services and support financial management.

You have:

  • Experience in operational services related to financial management.
  • Knowledge of financial due diligence processes.
  • Ability to conduct country FM assessments.
  • Capacity to strengthen financial management systems.
  • Willingness to engage in knowledge sharing initiatives.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This position is located in Georgia. It is open only to nationals and residents of Georgia.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. . After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB's overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned to the Public Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). Financial Management (FM) is an integral component of ADB's obligations to ensure that the projects it finances are financially viable and sustainable, that ADB funds are used for the purposes for which they were approved, and that borrowers have the capacity to fulfill their obligations under legal agreements. PPFD/PFFM supports the framework, guidelines, and processes regarding ADB's FM mandate and responsibilities.

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Job Purpose

The Associate Financial Management Officer will (a) provide operational services in conducting financial due diligence of projects during processing and supervision during implementation; (b) support country FM assessments and FM systems strengthening initiatives; and (c) coordinate the development and delivery of knowledge sharing and capacity building support.

Though the position is based in Georgia, the incumbent can be assigned to work on tasks in other developing member countries of ADB as needed.The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.

The incumbent may also receive guidance from designated International Staff/Country Director of GRM. Country Directors may also provide supervisory inputs to the incumbent's annual workplan and performance review, as needed.

Responsibilities

Operational services

Country FM Systems

Knowledge management

Other tasks

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Additional Information

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you conducted financial due diligence on a project? This question assesses your hands-on experience in financial evaluations. Provide a specific example focusing on the project scope and your role.
What strategies would you employ to assess country financial management systems? This question gauges your analytical skills in assessing complex systems. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach knowledge sharing within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders for a financial project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What have you done to strengthen financial management systems in past roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org