Local Government Budget and Financial Management Assistant for USAID DOBRE Program
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 implementing the flagship program of USAID Ukraine’s Office of Democracy & Governance – Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE). Launched June 8, 2016, the 5-year project is designed to enable leaders of newly formed Consolidated Communities (CCs) to effectively respond to citizen priorities by effectively managing resources, increasing the quality of public services, stimulating local economies, and improving citizen engagement. DOBRE has the goal of enabling these new ATCs to thrive and prosper, while serving as a model and motivation to other cities working to amalgamate. As one strategy to achieve this, DOBRE will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management systems and processes in its partner consolidated communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Local Government Budget and Financial Management Program Assistant will work closely with and support the Local Government Budget and Financial Management Specialist/Expert to design and implement training and assistance activities that support community efforts to effectively manage financial resources. The Local Government Budget and Financial Management Program Assistant will also, under the supervision of the Local Government Budget and Financial Management Specialist/Expert, help identify, mobilize and manage international and local experts and organizations recruited to deliver the training, consulting, and advisory services needed for the community financial management teams to achieve their goals and objectives outlined in DOBRE program.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting the Local Government Budget and Financial Management Specialist/Expert in development program, designing materials and working closely with counterparts in CCs.
- Aiding in designing interventions aimed at meeting targets.
- Providing ongoing administrative and some technical input to the program.
- Helping organize program events for counterparts in CCs, partner organizations and consultants.
- Liaising with regional Program Officers on program tasks and projects.
- Communicating with partner organizations, consultants, grantees and program beneficiaries, disseminate program updates and collect input.
- Coordinating with other technical components to aid cohesion among program interventions.
- Communicating with DOBRE program beneficiaries, disseminating program updates and collecting input.
- Drafting program highlights, summaries, and weekly reports.
- Organizing and maintaining files and records for component.
- Other duties as assigned.
The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position descriptions at any time.
Key qualifications
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a relevant field;
- A minimum of 1 year of experience; Experience working in local government budgeting and financial management or related field is preferred; prior experience working with USAID or other international donor-funded infrastructure projects is preferred;
- Strong communication and analytical skills;
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with government officials, civic leaders, business people and international donors;
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, and Ukrainian and/or Russian. Must be able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with different teams in addition to the contractors, local authorities, community members during different project phase preferred;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and respect deadlines;
- Computer skills in MS office and Project Management software;
- Ability to work under pressure and when necessary outside formal working hours and willingness to travel frequently to various localities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able and willing to travel frequently to regional offices and program sites throughout Ukraine.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications (CV and Cover Letter) should be submitted in English to [email protected] indicating “Local Government Budget and Financial Management Program Assistant” in the subject line by noon April 10, 2019.
