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Salary and Benefits

MVR 19,500 - MVR 22,400

Job Description

1. BACKGROUND

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources is implementing Maldives –Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project financed by the World Bank. The project will be managed by the Project Management Unit (PMU) set up within the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources. The project will be implemented in accordance with the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), Project’s Procurement Manual, and the Project’s Financial Management Manual all of which are consistent with the World Bank’s guidelines and procedures on procurement and financial management.

The aim of the Project to strengthen regional, evidence-based fisheries management in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and to improve competitiveness in the fisheries sector in the Maldives. The project comprises of the following components.

 

COMPONENT 1: Enhance Evidence-based Management Advice to the Fisheries Sector in the South-West Indian Ocean Region (implemented by the IOC)

 

1.1. Promoting the Development and Coordination of Relevant Innovative Regional Research with a Focus on Capacity Development Programs and Initiatives

1.2. Coordinating and Consolidating Regional Cooperation for Evidence-based Advice on Management of Fisheries and Other Uses of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

1.3. Linking and Coordinating the Fisheries Initiatives and Programs in the Region

 

COMPONENT 2: Supporting Maldives as the Catalyst for Strengthened Regional Capacity for Fisheries Governance and Management

 

2.1. Improved and Innovative Implementation, Enforcement and Monitoring of Fisheries Management Plans and Sharing Results with SWIO Countries

2.2. Augmented Comprehensive Quarantine, Disease Surveillance and Management and Experience Sharing with SWIO Countries

3.3. Skills and Capacity Building for Supporting Enterprise Development in Fisheries Sector

3.4. Augmentation of Project Management Capacity of MoFOR including Building Capacities for Enhanced Regional Cooperation

 

COMPONENT 3: Enhanced Competitiveness and Private Sector Participation for improving Business Climate for Fisheries in Maldives and the South-West Indian Ocean Region

3.1. Decarbonization of the Fisheries Sector

3.2. Diversification/Expansion of Fisheries Sector through Facilitating Small and Medium Enterprise Businesses

 

1. OBJECTIVES OF ASSIGNMENT

 

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is seeking to contract an Account Assistant to facilitate the efficient and effective financial resources functioning of the PMU Project. The Account Assistant will ensure compliance with Government and World Bank procedures, guidelines, and rules. Responsibilities include managing records, processing payments, inventory control, and acting as the front desk for the finance team.

 

1. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

 

The Finance Assistant's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in adherence to project guidelines.
2. Regularly record and reconcile financial transactions
3. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets
4. Track project expenditures against approved budgets and report any variances
5. Process invoices, expense claims, and other financial transactions promptly
6. Ensure that all payments align with government financial regulations, project policies, and procedures.
7. Prepare payment vouchers promptly
8. Maintain and update the fixed asset register regularly
9. Manage inventory at all project locations
10. Act as the front desk for the finance team, handling payment requests, verification of documentation, responding to client queries, and managing cheque delivery and follow-ups
11. Support the preparation of financial statements for project audits.
12. Maintain organized and comprehensive financial documentation for audit purposes
13. Establish and maintain an effective filing system for finance records and documents.
14. Perform other duties within the competency and responsibility of the position
15. Any other duties assigned by the Supervisors

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
2. Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or relevant field.
3. Must have at least three (3) years of professional work experience in the field of Finance.
4. Advantageous to have experience in finance under Development Projects funded by International Donors.
5. Advantageous to have an experience in using QuickBooks and SAP.
6. Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and capability of working in a team. Fluent in written and spoken English and Dhivehi;
7. Proficiency in the use of Project application (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including web-based systems
8. Ability to interact and respond with courtesy and good public relations skills
9. Willingness to work extended periods and travel to islands within the project area
10. Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
11. Should have strong and proactive interpersonal communicative skills, experience in team leadership and participatory management.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

3 Years

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree

Documents to Submit

Documents

• • Expression of Interest
• • Curriculum Vitae
• • Copy of National ID Card/Passport
• • Accredited copies of Academic Qualifications
• • Copies of Employment /Job reference letters

Other Information

Industries

• Fishing
• Aquaculture / Mari Culture

Occupations

• Accounts Assistant

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Contract

Field of work

• Services