VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

BACKGROUND OF PROJECT

The Government of Mongolia is implementing the Ensuring inclusiveness and service delivery for persons with disabilities project (Project) financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project aims to ensure the inclusiveness of persons with disabilities, improve service at Ulaanbaatar city and province level, increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, and assure their independence and economic contribution. The Executing Agency is the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP). 

This is a full-time position in the Project Implementation Unit based in Ulaanbaatar. The MLSP is now seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of the Financial Specialist, who can effectively and efficiently manage the project accounting and financial recording in compliance with ADB and Government of Mongolia’s regulations and guideline on the accounting, financial management and auditing. 

The objective of this position is to be responsible for accounting and financial management of the project to fully comply with the Loan/Grant Agreements signed between ADB and Government of Mongolia, ADB Loan Disbursement Handbook, and the Regulation No. 4 regarding the utilization of proceeds of the government foreign loans, implementation, administration, financing, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs funded by such proceeds, which was approved by the Ministry of Finance in January 2021. The Financial Specialist will work under the direct guidance of the Project Coordinator. The Financial Specialist will report to the Project Coordinator. The contract extension is subject to satisfactory performance. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Education:	Bachelor’s degree or above in accounting, CPA certificate holder will be an advantage.
Work Experience & Skills	At least 6 years of work experience in accounting or audit; Ability to understand the project financial management, financing, and contract management; Strong experience and solid knowledge in the preparation of all types of financial statements and reports; Ability to plan and prioritize work duties and work competently under pressure and tight deadlines; Financial management working experience with ADB and other international/donor organizations would be advantage; Capable on developing documents independently.
Language Proficiency:	Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Mongolian is required.
Computer Literacy:	Excellent computer literacy, particularly MS Office, spreadsheets power point including accounting software, web research and navigation skills
Other Skills :	High standards of interpersonal, communication and participatory skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment; Ability to dedicated team-member and team-oriented personality; Ability to collaborate effectively with the relevant stakeholders and implementing agencies; Ability to function independently and collaboratively in a team environment; Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the required qualifications of the advertised position, please, submit (i) civil servant’s application, (ii) curriculum vitae in English and Mongolian, (iii) copies of diploma(s) and certificate(s) with English translation, and (iv) reference letter(s) from past employer(s) (English and Mongolian) in a sealed envelope by 11 AM of 11 September 2023 to the below address. Incomplete applications will be excluded from further evaluation. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to the joint interview. Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.

Address:                          Project Implementation Unit

State-owned Building XI, Baga Toiruu 44A

8th Khoroo, Sukhbaatar District

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Phone: 77335577

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION