Developing Climate Resilient Livelihoods (DCRL) in the vulnerable watershed in Nepal is funded by Global Environment Facility/Least Developed Countries Fund and will be implemented by the Department of Forests and Environment with technical support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project aims to safeguard vulnerable communities and their physical and economic assets from climate change induced disasters through establishing the legislative and institutional framework for integrated watershed management.
The Project is seeking applications from qualified, talented and result oriented Nepalese citizens for the following positions:
Position: Administration and Finance Assistant
Level: SB 3/ Peg 2
Deadline: 07-Aug-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Under the overall supervision of the National Project Manager and day to day supervision of field coordinator, the Administration and Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing overall financial management, administration and day to day operational support for smooth and effective implementation of the project activities.
The key roles and responsibilities are given as follows:
Maintain accurate financial and personnel records of the Project following standard principles and National Implementation Guideline;
Assist PIU in financial functions including record keeping and documentation;
Assist filed Coordinator in all matters related to financial and administrative functions of the Project;
Manage all correspondence related to administrative, financial and security related matters;
Maintain the inventory and keep records of all office equipment, furniture, fixing and vehicle;
Undertake physical verification of all assets and update records;
Assist to undertake all tasks related to ensure proper documentation for timely audit of the Project;
Carry out additional support as requested by field staff as required to make this Project a success;
Responsible for Project procurement processes and compliance with NIM guidelines;
Check Budget lines to ensure that all transactions are booked to the correct budget lines and within the activity budget;
Analysis of budget and expenditure and suggest measures to improve delivery, as required;
Assist the Administration and Finance Officer in formulating budget planning, management and implementation strategies;
Ensure Gender Equality Social Inclusion (GESI) considerations are incorporated in the project; activities and project budget is made GESI Responsive;
Follow up and implementation of audit recommendations;
Coordination with other agencies and partners on financial management and operation of the project;
Prepare periodic financial report and send to PIU and manage financial tasks/transactions by ensuring fiduciary risks management especially in major events such as training, workshops, interactions, visits and review meetings;
Monitor financial operations at the district level to match expenditure with budget plan;
Provide information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and work-related issues;
Provide all logistic and programmatic assistance to PIU to implement the activities as per the work plan;
Assist Admin and Finance Officer as per the requirements.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Economics and Accounts.
Experience:
Three years of experience in the field of management, administration and procurement; and
Experience in managing events and provision of secretariat and communication services.
Language requirements
Good Knowledge and fluency of English and Nepali languages.
Other requirements:
Proven abilities in English writing and computer skills are required.
It would be desirable that the candidate possesses previous experience of working in the UN/UNDP implemented projects.
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