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The East-West Management Institute (EWMI) is currently hiring staff to implement a new rule of law project in Albania funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Improved Court Performance Project will strengthen the efficiency and transparency of Albania’s courts, increase public/NGO demand for improved court performance (including through a grants program), and support investigative journalism in Albania. All positions require fluency in oral and written English and Albanian. Salaries will be determined based on experience, and subject to USAID review and approval. EWMI seeks to fill the following positions immediately:

Finance Officer

Reporting directly to the Chief of Party and working closely with the EWMI home office, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the Project’s financial and accounting needs, including preparing and submitting financial reports to the EWMI home office;tracking expenditures and costs for budget pipelines; tracking costs for and assisting in preparation of client invoices; ensuring compliance with USAID finance and procurement rules and regulations; preparing and paying project bills, including payroll; complying with applicable Albanian laws and regulations relating to financial operations; maintaining the project’s bank account; and developing and ensuring compliance with office policies relating to petty cash, procurement, program events, and local/regional travel. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

•Minimum five (5) years of experience in financial management for donor-funded programs, preferably with USAID projects;
•Knowledge of USAID cost reporting and compliance rules and regulations;
•Ability to work well as a member of team;
•Ability to work well in fluid, high pressure environment;
•Well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines; and
•University level degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter and a resume that is no longer than three pages and that includes the names and contact information for three professional references to: employment@ewmi.org . Please include in the caption of the email the title of the position being applied for. The attachments (cover letter and CV) should likewise be named to include the position applied for and the applicant’s last name.

Closing date: March 28, 2016.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted – no calls please. Interviews will be conducted in Tirana the week of March 28.

EWMI does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, gender, or sexual orientation.