Consultant - Admin and Finance

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international non-profit, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and private sector organizations to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up solutions. IWMI is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a CGIAR research center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of researchers operating in approximately 56 countries.

The GWP South Asia Regional Water Partnership (GWP SAS), located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and hosted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), currently coordinates several country-driven water and climate resilience activities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

GWP SAS is looking for an Admin and Finance Consultant shall perform administrative and financial functions related to GWP SAS under the overall authority of the GWP SAS Regional Coordinator.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and support services.
• Review quarterly and annual financial reports of Country Water Partnerships (CWPs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GWP Financial Guidelines, in coordination with the IWMI Finance Team.
• Assist in preparing the regional budget.
• Monitor CWP and Regional Secretariat expenditures, compare them with the approved budget, and provide suggestions to improve liquidity.
• Assist in preparing fund disbursement requests to GWPO in line with the project work plan and available funds within GWP SAS.
• Liaise with IWMI’s finance and procurement teams to procure goods and services in accordance with IWMI’s procurement policy.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting as needed.
• Follow up on and support internal and external audits, ensuring that any gaps in regional and country financial reporting are addressed.
• Assist in managing expenditures and cash advances for special occasions and reconcile any remaining funds with supporting documents.
• Assist in preparing correspondence and administrative documentation as needed.
• Maintain the GWP SAS asset registry.
• Perform other administrative and financial duties as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Completed Tertiary or technical/vocational education in Finance, Accounting, or Management.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• Six months to one year of experience with a good understanding of accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting principles and practices would be an advantage.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment with both external and internal partners.
• Proficiency in both oral and written English.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of SAP ERP software would be an advantage.

Benefits

This is a nationally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment. The duration of the contract will be for a period of Eight (8) months.

How to Apply: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. Applications will be accepted until 24:00 (IST) on April 7, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references. All applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity fuels our innovation, enhances our excellence, and is essential to our mission. We offer a multicultural, multicolor, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our dedication to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities.