Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day Friday, February 16, 2024

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI, ewmi.org) invites applications by nationals of the Kyrgyz Republic for a Grants and Financial Management Director position as part of EWMI’s proposal for the anticipated USAID/The Kyrgyz Republic Civil Society Program. The Program will support the capacity building of civil society organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic and promote civic engagement to address community issues in collaboration with local government agencies. This is a full-time, long-term position, based in Bishkek, and offer relevant benefits packages.

Grants and Financial Management Director

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; and
• Minimum of 7 years of experience and increasing roles of responsibility in grants administration, managing finances, operations/logistics, and human resource-related matters for international development activities of similar scope and context;

Or

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; and
• Minimum of 10 years of experience and increasing roles of responsibility in managing finances, grants administration, operations/logistics, and/or human resource-related matters for international development activities of similar scope and context;
• Excellent familiarity with USAID or other U.S. Government-funded requirements for financial and grant administration, including financial reporting, budget management, and compliance requirements;
• Strong understanding of local requirements regarding accounting, finance, and human resources;
• Strong understanding of and experience in risk management, implementation of internal controls, and fraud prevention.
• Fluency in spoken and written English;

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing financial, administrative, and operational systems, especially in the context of donor-funded programs of a similar scope and context;
• Professional certification in accounting or financial management (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent);

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to employment@ewmi.org and include in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying. No phone calls, please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.