Assistant Manager - Finance

1. POSITION VACANT: Assistant Manager- Finance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Mission

“To support countries to upgrade their systems to ensure disaster and climate resilience of existing and future infrastructure.”

Impact that CDRI Aims to Achieve

By 2050, over US$10 trillion of new and existing infrastructure investments and services are resilient to natural hazards and climate change through enhanced capacity, informed policy, planning, and management, leading to improved quality of environment, livelihood, and life of over 3 billion people.

CDRI Mandate & Value Proposition

CDRI has been envisioned and established as a global network to advance the agenda, support coordinated action among stakeholders and focus on bringing voices from vulnerable geographies and populations to international policy forums. Internationally agreed-upon goals in the SFDRR, the SDGs, and the Paris Climate Agreement provide the foundational framework that guides the Coalition’s vision and mission.

As a global partnership, the Coalition aims to ensure that the investments of its members and partners are aligned and well-coordinated in support of the shared ambition of disaster and climate resilience of new and existing infrastructure. The two unique yet interconnected roles that CDRI shoulders in this direction are:

(1) A Strong Coalition Driving Collaborative DRI Action: In 2025, CDRI stands as a partnership of 48 national governments and eight international organizations. The Coalition enjoys robust political support, which propels its efforts to advance the interests of its members and partners.

(2) A Solution-Focused Centre of Excellence for DRI: As a Centre of Excellence for DRI, the Coalition strengthens the individual and collective capacities of its members and partners by aggregating and sharing knowledge, brokering need-based partnerships, and strengthening capacities through collaborative learning and action.

Strategic Work Plan 2023-2026

CDRI’s Strategic Work Plan 2023-26 describes the broad contours of its priority actions and planned initiatives in the next four years. The Strategic Work Plan sets out a clear direction for the Coalition to pursue a transformational agenda for DRI in response to a changing risk landscape and evolving on-ground realities of its members. In the next four years, the Coalition will continue to leverage the expertise of its Member Countries and partners to develop context-specific, innovative solutions for resilient infrastructure towards the achievement of national priorities and global commitments of its members.

With the strategic work plan for 2023 – 2026, CDRI has set out the following strategic outcomes.

Strategic Outcome 1:

Strategic Outcome 2:

Strategic Outcome 3:

For more information about CDRI, please visit https://cdri.world/

Objective of the Position:

To support the overall financial management of the Secretariat Office under the supervision of the Senior Manager – Finance, ensuring efficient budget administration, compliance with financial policies, and smooth execution of financial operations

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include:

(1) Budget Administration:

(2) Payment Processing

(3) Banking Regulations

(4) Liquidity Management

(5) Funds Investment

(6) Grants Management

(7) Fraud Risk Management

(8) Compliance with Finance & Accounting Policies

(9) Guidance and Training:

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4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

(1) Postgraduate qualification in Finance & Accounts.

(2) Candidates who do not meet the minimum academic qualification requirements, such as a master’s degree or equivalent, may be considered eligible (with a bachelor’s degree) if they possess at least two (02) additional years of relevant professional experience beyond the required years of experience for the position.

Experience:

(1) Two to five years of experience in multi-lateral, international, non-governmental, or private organizations in Accounting and Finance.

(2) Candidates meeting the minimum academic qualification requirements(master's) but falling short of the stipulated years of experience requirement by no more than six months can also apply.

Skills:

Essential:

(1) Strong understanding of accounting practices within multilateral, non-governmental, or international organizations.

(2) Hands-on experience in using various banking platforms for processing and uploading domestic and foreign remittances.

(3) Proven experience in applying statutory and financial regulations in day-to-day financial operations.

(4) Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Desirable:

(1) Prior experience working in international organizations.

5. REPORTING LINE:

The incumbent shall report to Senior Manager – Finance.

6. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

(1) Fluency in English, both oral and written.

(2) Knowledge of any of the UN's official languages will be an asset.

7. SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive.

8. LOCATION:

CDRI Secretariat, New Delhi, India.

9. REFERENCE:

10. CONTRACT DURATION

Fixed Term Contract (3 years), extendable for up to another 3 years.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110025

Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

12. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to submit their Cover Letters and Resumes by or before December 8, 2025 on the following link Assistant Manager - Finance at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in New Delhi | Apply Now. The Cover Letter should be a maximum of two pages, discussing the candidate’s interest and suitability for the role.

CDRI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treatedwith strict confidence.

CDRI has ZERO Tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and gender/ racial discrimination. Any selection, therefore, will be subject to satisfactory reference and background checks.

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