Financial Management Specialist (FMA) – Tajikistan

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Financial Management Specialist (FMA) for a consultancy assignment financed by Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1 in Tajikistan.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming tourism development initiative in Tajikistan supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project aims to drive sustainable economic growth by identifying priority tourism investments, strengthening institutional governance, and formulating robust feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for targeted regional destinations.

To ensure strong financial governance and compliance for the prospective investment project, we are seeking a qualified Financial Management Specialist (FMA). The expert will lead financial management assessments and diagnostics to support project preparation and alignment with international financial institution standards.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Conduct comprehensive financial management assessments (FMA) for proposed project components in alignment with ADB guidelines.
• Evaluate public-sector financial management systems, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to project due diligence packages required for the Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP).

Scope of work

• Review and assess the financial management capacity of executing and implementing agencies.
• Conduct public-sector financial management diagnostics and identify institutional capacity gaps.
• Propose risk mitigation measures and capacity-building recommendations to strengthen financial governance.
• Assist in developing project cost estimates, disbursement arrangements, and financial flows.
• Contribute to the preparation of feasibility studies and due diligence documentation for the ensuing investment project.

Your role as Financial Management Specialist (FMA)

• Perform a thorough Financial Management Assessment (FMA) of designated entities involved in the tourism sector project.
• Evaluate accounting policies, internal audit mechanisms, financial reporting systems, and information systems.
• Prepare detailed financial management risk assessments and formulate actionable mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to integrate financial structures into project design and feasibility documentation.
• Draft formal financial management sections for inclusion in project due diligence reports and ADB submission packages.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical missions to review financial management arrangements.

Requirements

• Education: CPA or CA qualification
• 10+ years in IFI Financial Management Assessments and public-sector FM diagnostics
• Languages: Proficiency in English

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on development projects in Central Asia.
• Familiarity with tourism sector investments and public infrastructure financing.

An experienced Financial Management Specialist with a CPA/CA designation and a strong track record of conducting IFI-compliant public sector financial diagnostics and risk assessments.

Assignment details

• Location: Tajikistan
• Financed by: Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1
• Expected input: 3 person-months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a Asian Development Bank - AsDB26520TJK1-financed project in Tajikistan.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.