Financial Management Expert

Background

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

Project Overview

This strategic initiative is a critical pillar of the Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) national resilience strategy, aiming to secure sustainable water and sanitation services across a highly vulnerable archipelago of over 600 islands. Under the Water Security and Resilience Improvement Project, this Project Readiness Financing (PRF) assignment is designed to address the urgent challenges of climate change: including sea-level rise, saline intrusion, and extreme weather, by preparing high-priority, climate-resilient infrastructure investments across the states of Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap, and Kosrae.

As part of the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) consultancy, your primary responsibility will be to provide high-level technical, environmental and social safeguards, and strategic management services to the Department of Resources and Development (DoRD) and its Project Management Unit (PMU). This assignment focuses on preparing feasibility studies, and detailed engineering designs aligned with the ADF14 Thematic Window, as well the preparation of financial, social, environmental safeguards deliverables to ensure alignment with ADB’s Due Diligence framework. The goal is to ensure that all project outputs are implemented effectively, on schedule, and in strict compliance with Asian Development Bank (ADB) criteria and the requirements of potential co-financing partners (GCF, EU, DFAT). This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformative programme with a significant national impact on climate resilience in the Pacific.

We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Management Expert (International) with a minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience to join our team for the delivery of these services. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in financial management for development projects, particularly in creating sustainable financial solutions for small island governments and managing climate finance in accordance with ADB requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of project financial management frameworks and developing a comprehensive financial management manual.
• Ensuring all financial systems and procedures are strictly aligned with ADB standards and suitable for effective subproject implementation.
• Designing standardized reporting templates and robust internal control mechanisms to ensure financial transparency.
• Training national and state staff on financial procedures to enhance local capacity and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Providing technical support and guidance to ensure that financial management practices comply with ADB operational procedures.
• Collaborating with project stakeholders to ensure that all financial documentation and reporting meet both regulatory and community needs.
• Overseeing the financial aspects of project preparation to ensure operational feasibility from a financial perspective.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in financial management for international development projects.
• Proven experience in working with small island governments and managing financial systems in similar geographical contexts (SIDS).
• Demonstrated familiarity with ADB financial management standards, project preparation requirements, and reporting protocols.
• Specific expertise in climate finance management and the integration of resilient financial planning.
• Strong experience in the design of internal controls and the development of financial reporting templates.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively within an international project team.