INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Country Representative, the Finance, Procurement and Administration Associate ensures consistent quality assurance of project and/or output delivery. S/he is responsible for maintaining and verifying project/output-level budget execution in line with GGGI policies and workplan budgets; setting up procurement plans; administering the hiring and onboarding process; managing contracts in compliance with GGGI policies, standard and donor requirements.

The position requires a minimum 3 years of professional experience having in-depth and comprehensive understanding of budgeting, accountancy procurement, and logistics management. Fluent Russian and/or Uzbek languages is critical. Work experience with international organizations and/or in an English-speaking work environment will be an added value.

PURPOSE

The Finance, Procurement and Administration Associate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all aspects of finance, administration, human resources and logistics management.
• Ensuring process integrity for program/project operation and delivery in compliance with institutional policies, standards, and donor requirements across budget execution, procurement, and HR process implementation and other operational functions.
• Supporting the development and management of detailed budget execution plans and schedules in line with yearly work programs and budget lines.
• Preparing financial reconciliation reports and ensuring all expenses are correctly and timely captured.
• Administering and monitoring procurement plans and requisition procedures in line with projects implementation plans and funding agreements.
• Supporting the organization and implementation of projects activities including meetings & workshops, capacity building programs based on yearly/ biannual work programs and budget plans.

ENGAGEMENT

• Advise the team on the procedures, policies, and tools of all operational transactions for project or output delivery.
• Identify issues across projects and workstreams and advise project staff on remedial measures in order to maintain integrity of delivery.
• Identify issues and risks that will affect consistent project and program delivery and report these to the relevant Project Manager(s) and Country Representative.
• Collaborate with the Operations Enabling Units (OED) at HQ to incorporate global practices and guidelines into the country operations.
• Support project managers in daily communication with all partners and stakeholders to develop and maintain strong partnerships while ensuring high-quality standards are delivered and continuously improving organizational processes and performance.

DELIVERY

• Develop, manage, monitor and report on detailed budget execution plans and schedules in line with yearly work programs and budget lines, highlighting potential risks in budget execution
• Develop, manage, monitor and report on procurement and recruitment plans, and requisition procedures in line with yearly work programs and budget lines.
• Consolidate financial documentation for projects and ensure accuracy of project financial reporting.
• Verify data and ensure data entry and document consistency from spending and expenses of specific project/output management.
• Assist the team in all procurement above USD 10,000, including negotiation definition between project leads and vendors, contract issuance, authorization of payments, submission of claims, requisition transactions, others
• Maintain country program documentary filing systems and ensure financial reporting/documentary quality to support monitoring and reporting for GGGI, donors, government counterparts and other program stakeholders.
• Support the recruitment and oversee onboarding of new staff and individual consultants.

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, accounting, human resources, or other related field.
• Certifications in accountancy, procurement, project management, human resources management, database management, information technology systems, knowledge management or communications are welcome.
• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience preferably in finance, accounting, procurement and project management.
• Work experience working with an international organization, and/or in an English-speaking work environment would be a strong asset.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in Russian and/or Uzbek are required. Additional language abilities in English are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience in supporting implementation of project and programs relevant to green growth sectors such as Sustainable Landscapes, Climate Smart Agriculture, Forestry, , Green Investment, and NDC implementation would be an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, and multi-tasking.
• Ability to perform in a demanding atmosphere and self-motivate to produce quality results on time.
• High literacy with systems, processes, and high level of analytical thinking (particularly in use of Microsoft Excel, ERP, procurement systems, etc).
• Comfortable working as part of and supporting a larger team, but able to work independently to complete core assignments.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Process and share information easily.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.