Long Term Consultant: National Specialist: Financial Management Specialist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project

Position: National Specialist: Financial Management Specialist 

Background: Winrock International is recruiting a National Specialist: Financial Management Specialist for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems. The project will contribute to food security and nutrition improved, and agricultural value addition increased in a climate resilient and gender-responsive manner in Lao PDR.  The project will work in the target value chains of bamboo, cassava, coffee, durian, and tea. This position will be a part-time consultancy that will require a commitment of 45 person months over a 5-year period.  

Location: Laos  

Major Responsibilities:  

Support the International Specialist on 

Finance and Accounting  

• Keep updated with the project documents, ADB’s financial policies, the government’s financial rules and regulations, 

• Setup project financial management systems including the preparation of financial management manual and procurement of the financial management software, 

• Ensure that project financial management system is in compliance with ADB’s and government requirements,  

• Assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in managing advance and sub-account for smooth implementation of the project, 

• Assist the PMU and PIUs in preparing WAs including submission to MOF and ADB,  

• Assist the PMU and PIUs to prepare annual disbursement plan,  

• Assist the PMU and PIUs to prepare project financial statements as per ADB’s requirement 

Auditing  

• Facilitate internal and external auditors to conduct project audits 

• Provide necessary documents and support the audits 

• Advise findings of internal and external audit to EAs and IAs 

Capacity Building of Financial and Accounting Staff 

• Provide capacity building support and training to project financial management staff 

• Support PMU and PIUs to conduct financial management related training to project financial management staff.  

Qualifications  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and professional accounting or finance certification such as CA, CPA, CPA, or ACCA 

Experience:  

• At least 20 years’ experience in accounting and auditing 

• Familiar with the requirements of the international development agencies requirements in financial intermediary designed projects.  

• A strong understanding of the Government of Lao PDR’s financial management regulations (required) 

• Experience working in LAO PDR preferred  

• Experience working with ADB preferred.  

• Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage 

Computer Skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred. 

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form. 

Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken), Thai or Lao language skills (preferred) 

Physical Demands: This position may require regional travel  

This position is based on-going donor funding.  

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law. 

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