Program Officer - Moldova

Organization:   Financial Services Volunteer Corps

Position:   Program Officer

Type of Position:  Part-time

Location:   Chisinau, Moldova  

Salary:   Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Start Date:   September 2024

The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is seeking a highly motivated Program Officer to successfully and effectively lead the implementation of an anticipated FSVC technical assistance program in Moldova. The 24-month program would be funded by the US Department of State, and focused on enhancing national assets recovery in Moldova. Program activities would help build the capacity of the Government of Moldova in detecting, confiscating and managing assets obtained through criminal means, to help fight financial crimes and combat corruption. FSVC is at the proposal submission stage for this program. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple field aspects of technical assistance delivery by international experts recruited by FSVC, including activity design, logistical arrangements, implementation, post-activity follow-up and reporting to the funder;
• Build relationships and represent FSVC with key counterpart institutions, including government institutions (eg, the Criminal Assets Recovery Agency of the National Anti-Corruption Centre, State Tax Service, General Police Inspectorate, Ministry of Justice); and
• Liaise closely with FSVC NY headquarters team and regional FSVC field staff to ensure effective program implementation and management.   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in international development, particularly on financial crimes and anti-corruption related topics;
• Experience managing the delivery of international technical assistance programs;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in international development, finance/economics, business, international relations or other program-related field;
• Excellent English and Romanian speaking and writing skills;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; and
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

About FSVC:   FSVC is a not-for-profit organization that helps build the sound financial and governance systems needed to support healthy market-oriented economies in developing countries. Founded in 1990 at the US Presidential Initiative, FSVC has conducted 3,800 technical assistance missions in 70 countries. Among other areas of work, FSVC has worked with governments on asset recovery, anti-corruption and combating money laundering/terrorism financing issues across Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia to improve accountability and transparency. FSVC has regional field offices in Albania, Angola, Eswatini, the DRC, Georgia, Iraq, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Tajikistan and Tunisia.

How to Apply:  For consideration, please email a cover letter and resume to   hr@fsvc.org   and include Program Officer - Moldova in the subject line.  

Deadline:  June 13, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.