Department: Office of Research and Development (ORD)
Duty station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Reports to: Finance and Operations Coordinator,
UCA Office of Research and Development
Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension
Contract type: Service Agreement
Deadline: 08 August,2024

UCA Background

The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 as a private, not for profit, secular university through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan; ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. UCA’s mission is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognized standard of higher education, and enabling the peoples of the region to preserve their rich cultural heritage as assets for the future. UCA brings with it the commitment and partnership of the broader Aga Khan Development Network. For more information: www.ucentralasia.org

Summary of the Position

UCA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) coordinates the externally funded programmatic and research activities of the University. The Grants Compliance Officer will fulfill a critical function within the Office to ensure the compliance of all project expenditures with donor requirements.

The Grants Compliance Officer will serve as the in-house compliance expert to review and approve all project activities and expenses that are funded through external grants. Duties will include supporting initial budget development, monitoring project workplans and activity schedules, reviewing expenses during project implementation, and confirming compliance with all contractual requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Grants Compliance Officer will:

• Work closely with project implementers to monitor project budgets, identify all planned expenditures, and confirm compliance with contractual requirements.
• Identify possible violations and resolve potential compliance issues before they occur.
• Approve all planned expenditures undertaken by grant-funded projects.
• Coordinate compliance risk assessments.
• Support project implementers during project audits.
• Any other tasks relevant to this position’s main roles and responsibilities as assigned by its supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree (Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in management, business, accounting, finance, law, or another relevant subject.
• 2-3 years of experience in grant management, project management, internal audit, or grant funding context.
• Knowledge of donor funding procedures and of donor-funded project budgeting and accounting processes.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Russian.
• Knowledge of Kyrgyz, Kazakh and/or Tajik is strongly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize and respond in a timely manner
• Excellent team-player with good interpersonal skills.
• Relevant computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP CRM software is desirable
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive environment.

How to Apply

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