Senior Financial Management Officer

Finance & Economy

Overview

Provide operational services in financial management for projects.

You have:

• Significant experience in financial management within the development sector
• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field
• Knowledge of financial management and operational services in donor-funded projects
• Experience in conducting financial assessments and capacity building
• Strong communication skills in English, knowledge of local languages is an advantage

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Financial Management Officer is assigned to the Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD). The position is assigned to ADB's Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM) in Port Moresby. PNRM is a resident mission within the ADB's Pacific Department (PARD). PNRM supports and manages ADB's portfolio, projects, and country relationships in Papua New Guinea (PNG) including client relationships with the Government of PNG. It is envisaged that you will also provide support to other countries in the Pacific region and/or other regions.

You will report to Director, PFFM or a designated Technical International Staff and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, PNRM.

Your Role

As a Senior Financial Management Officer, you will: (a) provide operational services in conducting financial management tasks for projects during all stages of the operational cycle including processing, implementation and completion; (b) support country FM assessments and FM systems strengthening projects; and (c) coordinate the development and delivery of knowledge sharing and capacity building support.

You will be a financial management focal point in the PNG resident mission and generally, work independently or with a team.

You will:

Operational services

Country FM Systems

Knowledge management

Other tasks

Other tasks as assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Papua New Guinea.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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 our Strategy 2030.

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