The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is a democracy assistance organization of political parties in The Netherlands for political parties in young democracies. Currently working with more than 150 political parties from 16 programme countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe, NIMD supports the institutional development of political parties, efforts to support democratic transformation and civil society and the media.
NIMD Representation in the South Caucasus is seeking to fill the position of Finance Officer to support its operations in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. More information about the NIMD in the South Caucasus: www.nimd.ge
Job Description
Duties and obligations:
** Working to ascertain that the operation of the NIMD Field Office in the South Caucasus (Tbilisi) and its specific programs and projects are supported with adequate, timely and consistent financial information and documentation
** Assisting in the financial management of ongoing operations of the NIMD South Caucasus office in Tbilisi
** Providing and interpreting financial information, creating financial reports, drafting budgets, budget proposals, budget narratives and other related documentation
** Formulating short-term updates and strategic financial plans to ensure financial sustainability
** Conducting periodic financial overviews, drafting financial estimations
** Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
** Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
** Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation, ascertaining the full compliance with the relevant legislation and donor requirements
** Providing relevant updates, drafting financial memos and instructions when necessary
** Maintaining close liaison with the NIMD headquarters in The Hague in order to ascertain accurate and timely reporting
** Performing other related duties and providing regular financial advice and stand-by support to the NIMD team in the South Caucasus.
Required skills and competencies in the course of implementing general and specific duties defined above:
Skills:
** Strong finance and accounting skills
** Knowledge of major accounting programs is a must, knowledge of QuickBooks is an asset
** Strong communication skills
** Ability to follow strict timetables
** Report writing, financial monitoring skills
** Team work, ability to integrate and interact with the team of diverse backgrounds.
Competencies and experience:
** Advanced degree in economics or finances
** Knowledge of non-profit and development sectors
** Knowledge of funding and financial monitoring practices of international donor organizations and funders
** Fluent English (writing and speaking abilities) is a must
** Disciplined, reliable and a punctual worker, able to meet deadlines and work in a multi-tasking environment
** Minimum of three year experience of professional work in the related field.
The position is based in Tbilisi. The Finance Officer serves under the direct supervision of the NIMD Representative in the South Caucasus and reports directly to him.
Selection:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to a written test. Only the candidates that have passed the minimum test threshold will be invited to an interview.
Interested candidates shall submit their CV and the cover letter in English, no later than February 10, 2014, to: vacancy@nimd.ge
No phone inquiries will be entertained.

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