REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FOR THE POSITION OF Finance and Administration Manager

Project: Global Fund HIV and TB Grants
Implementing Entity: Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoHSPP RT)
Duty Station: Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Contract type: National / Full-Time Position
Expected Starting Date: November 1, 2026, with a three-month probationary period

1. Background

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoHSPP RT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with support from the Global Fund, is implementing HIV and TB grants aimed at reducing the burden of HIV and tuberculosis in the country through evidence-based interventions, improved access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care services, strengthening of health systems, and support to vulnerable and key populations.

The project is implemented under the Agreement between UNDP, acting as the Principal Recipient (PR) of the Global Fund grants in Tajikistan, and the MoHSPP RT.

Within this context, MoHSPP RT invites qualified candidates to apply for the Finance and Administration Manager position to support the effective implementation of the Global Fund grants.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide overall leadership, supervision, coordination and oversight of financial management, budgeting, accounting and financial reporting of the project;
2. Ensure an effective internal control environment, financial compliance, risk management, audit readiness and financial oversight of Sub-Recipients and implementing partners;
3. Provide overall coordination and oversight of administrative, operational and asset management functions of the PIU;
4. Supervise and develop finance and administrative staff and provide management with timely financial and operational advice for decision-making.

3. Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial management, accounting, administration, grant management, audit or related fields;
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory, managerial or senior financial management role is highly desirable;
• Experience managing finances of donor-funded projects or programs is highly desirable;
• Experience with Global Fund-supported grants or comparable large-scale international donor-funded programs is a strong asset;
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and monitoring, financial planning and forecasting, financial reporting, accounting and reconciliations, internal controls, audit coordination and financial risk management;
• Experience in financial management and oversight of Sub-Recipients, implementing partners or grantees is highly desirable;
• Experience working with government financial systems and institutions is highly desirable;
• Working knowledge of financial, accounting and tax legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan;
• Experience supervising financial and/or administrative staff;
• Strong experience in use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;
• Experience with accounting software, financial management information systems and electronic reporting systems is highly desirable.

Desired Additional Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills;
• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting and internal control principles;
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analytical skills;
• Strong understanding of donor financial management and reporting requirements;
• Knowledge of Global Fund financial management requirements is highly desirable;
• Strong understanding of SR financial management and risk-based oversight;
• Strong audit coordination and financial risk management skills;
• Strong organizational and operational management skills;
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and provide clear recommendations to management;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines;
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder coordination skills;
• High degree of integrity, professional judgement and attention to detail.

Required Languages

• Fluency in English, Tajik and Russian

 6. Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:

• Updated CV;
• Cover letter.

Applications should be submitted to:

rahmatulloeva.kh@gmail.com  with a copy to ibandaev@list.ru.

Submission Address: 69 Shevchenko Street, Dushanbe City.

The deadline for submitting CVs is:  October 22, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. local time.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MoHSPP RT reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.