Finance Assistant; DVV International in Tajikistan

The County office of DVV International in Tajikistan is currently looking for a

Finance Assistant

Deadline: May 30, 2025

Location: Dushanbe, with potential field trips

Type of involvement: Full time

Duration of the contract: 140 days, starting from 1st June 2025 – This is a maternity leave replacement position with no guarantee of extension.

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

Background:

DVV International is the Institute for International Cooperation of the Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V. (DVVI), the German Adult Education Association. DVV represents the interests of the approximately 900 adult education centres (Volkshochschulen) and their state associations, the largest further education providers in Germany.

As the leading professional organisation in the field of adult education (AE) and development cooperation, DVV International has committed itself to supporting lifelong learning for more than 50 years. DVV International provides worldwide support for the establishment and development of sustainable structures for Youth and Adult Education. DVV International has been active in Central Asia since 2002.

DVV International has long-term experience in capacity building of various partner organisations and delivery of tailored education programmes for diverse vulnerable groups of population in over 30 countries of the world.

Position Summary: DVV International is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team in Tajikistan for a fixed-term 140-day maternity leave replacement, starting 1st June 2025. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for reviewing financial reports from partner organizations and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities:

Review and verify financial reports from partner organizations
Ensure compliance with DVV International’s financial policies and reporting standards
Provide feedback to partners regarding financial reporting accuracy and completeness
Assist the Finance Manager in preparing consolidated reports
Digitize and archive financial documents from DVV International and its partners
Support internal audits and finance-related evaluations
Assist in organizing finance meetings and trainings

Working hours:

Regular working hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. Salary will be discussed during the interview and will depend on the qualifications and experience of a candidate.

Qualifications required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in finance roles, preferably within international NGOs
Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software
Fluency in English, Russian, and Tajik
High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Application procedure:

Please send your CV (including references) and a cover letter in English to:

umed@internationaltajikistan.onmicrosoft.com

lola@internationaltajikistan.onmicrosoft.com

Include “Finance Assistant Application” in the subject line.

The deadline for submission of application is May 30, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.