Kvinna till Kvinna Seeks Regional Finance Manager for South Caucasus and Eastern Europe| Apply by 17 Jun 2026

Kvinna Till Kvinna has announced a new opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join its regional team as Regional Finance Manager for South Caucasus and Eastern Europe. The position is designed for candidates with strong grants management expertise and experience working in geopolitically complex or crisis-affected environments.

The organization is looking for a professional who can support sound financial management, compliance, and risk mitigation across regional programmes and partnerships while strengthening the financial management capacity of partner organizations. The role reflects the growing importance of effective financial oversight and accountability within international development and women’s rights programming.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional colleagues, partner organizations, and the finance department at the organization’s headquarters in Stockholm. The role also includes frequent travel across Europe and the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe region, highlighting the international and collaborative nature of the position.

Key Responsibilities

The Regional Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring strong financial management systems and compliance across the regional programme.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring effective financial management routines and internal controls.
• Supporting payment procedures in line with donor and organizational requirements.
• Processing partner payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Conducting financial assessments of partner organizations.
• Reviewing budgets, audit reports, and financial documentation.
• Coordinating audits and compliance follow-up activities.
• Supporting grant management processes alongside programme and finance teams.
• Strengthening anti-corruption measures and risk mitigation systems.
• Supporting financial management in crisis-affected and complex environments.
• Leading capacity-strengthening initiatives for partner organizations.
• Facilitating trainings, peer learning, and ongoing financial support.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the regional programme.

Supporting Women’s Rights in Complex Contexts

Kvinna till Kvinna is internationally recognized for its work supporting women’s rights organizations in conflict-affected and politically sensitive environments. The Regional Finance Manager position reflects the organization’s commitment to ensuring that financial systems and compliance frameworks remain strong even in rapidly changing operational contexts.

The role requires someone who can combine technical financial expertise with an understanding of the challenges facing civil society organizations operating in fragile and crisis-affected regions. This includes balancing compliance requirements with practical support for local partner organizations working under difficult circumstances.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The organization is seeking candidates who are analytical, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative. Strong communication and relationship-building skills will be essential, as the role involves coordinating with colleagues and partners across multiple countries and cultural contexts.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to transparency, accountability, democratic values, women’s human rights, and gender equality.

Required qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Development Cooperation, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in grants management or financial management.
• Experience supporting civil society organizations and partner networks.
• Experience working in or with the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe region.
• Strong English and Russian language skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and digital financial systems knowledge.
• Experience with compliance procedures and anti-corruption measures.

Additional Experience Considered Valuable

Kvinna till Kvinna has also identified several additional qualifications that would strengthen an application.

Preferred experience includes:

• Knowledge of additional regional languages.
• Experience working with donors such as Sida or the European Union.
• Experience in crisis-affected or high-risk environments.
• Risk analysis and contingency planning expertise.
• Background in gender equality, peacebuilding, or human rights programmes.

These qualifications reflect the increasingly complex operational environments in which international development organizations and civil society partners operate today.

Work Location and Conditions

The position can be based in Vilnius, Stockholm, or another relevant European country where Kvinna till Kvinna maintains an office.

Additional details include:

• Full-time employment.
• Start date as soon as possible.
• Frequent regional travel required.
• International collaboration with more than 110 colleagues globally.

The organization noted that working conditions and additional employment details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications must:

• Be submitted in English.
• Include a CV and responses to application questions.
• Be completed through the official recruitment platform.

The application deadline is 17 June 2026.

For additional questions regarding the role or recruitment process, applicants may contact Regional Director Regina Jegorova-Askerova through regina.jegorova-askerova@kvinnatillkvinna.se.

The position falls under the Administration and Finance career category and is aimed at professionals with five to nine years of relevant experience. The opportunity offers finance professionals a chance to contribute to women’s rights and gender equality initiatives across one of the world’s most politically and socially complex regions.

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