Location: Kyrgyzstan
Organization: Social Impact
Job Level: Mid-level
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Background:
Social Impact (SI) is a
Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm.
We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management
consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen
international development programs, organizations and policies. Our
global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and
education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.
Objective:
The USAID Mission in
the Kyrgyz Republic (USAID/KR) is supporting the transition of KR to a more
open, market economy through it Kyrgyz Republic Economic Growth (KREG) project.
The KREG project will begin in late-2014 and run through September 2018, and
will be implemented by multiple partners that will each focus on distinct
sectors of the economy. The project combines interventions in agricultural and
non-agricultural economic sectors such that improvements in human capital,
reforms to the business enabling environment, and adjustments in key
value-chains can accelerate the growth of a diversified and equitable economy.
Social Impact will develop and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and learning
(MEL) program that: (1) accurately monitors, documents, and evaluates the
activities and results of the economic growth portfolio using rigorous
quantitative and qualitative methods; (2) improves the ability of implementing
partners to develop and carry out high-quality MEL processes; and (3)
establishes effective collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) practices among
USAID and KREG implementing partners. In addition to this support to the KREG
project, Social Impact will oversee up to seven monitoring, evaluation, and
assessment activities in the Kyrgyz Republic and other Central Asian Republics.
Social Impact is looking for an Administration and Logistics Specialist to
serve full-time on the core team in Bishkek.
**Local/Regional
Specialists from Bishkek are highly encouraged to apply**
Responsibilities and
Tasks:
The Administration and
Logistics Specialist will be responsible for financial planning and management,
logistical and administrative support to the project team, and ensuring that
administrative, financial, contract, and procurement activities are carried out
in a manner consistent with the objectives of the project, and in compliance
with USAID regulations and SI policies and procedures.
- Manage and oversee project finance
and administration;
- Ensure compliance with contractual
obligations and deliverables in line with USAID regulations and SI
policies and procedures;
- Establish and implement procedures
for project financial management, procurement, sub-contracts, and
consultant contracts to ensure transparency and good business practices;
- Work with the Team Leader and SI
Program Manager to ensure that financial management and reporting is in
compliance with USAID requirements;
- Manage project start-up and support
initial work planning process.
- Establish procedures for financial
operations, banking, and reporting.
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and
annual financial reports.
- Implement other functions relevant
to the position.
Qualifications:
The Administration and
Logistics Specialist must meet the following requirements:
- Advanced degree in public
administration, business, financial management, or another relevant field
required.
- At least five years of financial
management, grants management, or similar experience in other donor-funded
projects; previous work experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Proven ability to manage and
monitor a diverse staff in multiple locations.
- Previous experience in the Kyrgyz
Republic and other Central Asian Republic countries.
- Must be fluent in English and
Kyrgyz with strong writing skills. Must also have high proficiency in Russian.
- Must currently reside in Bishkek,
or willing to relocate. SI is unable to reimburse relocation expenses.
To learn more about
Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
We will contact only
eligible candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone
calls. Social Impact is an equal opportunity employer.
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