Administrative and Finance Associate

UNDP
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2015-03-27 Deadline: 2015-04-16
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Bachelor's Degree
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Manager, the APSO AFA is responsible for:

  • Maintaining records on financial accounts, personnel, procurement and inventory;
  • Assisting in administrative work and provide logistic support for smooth implementation of programme;
  • Assisting arranging distinct Enterprise Development Implementation committee (DEDIC) and procurement and Recruitment Committee meetings and preparing minutes of these meetings Assisting in arranging and providing logistic support for the conduct of workshops and seminars;
  • Conducting frequent field visits for the purpose of monitoring;
  • Preparing sub-contracting documents for partner organisations such as Business Development Service Providing Organisations (BDSPOs), District Micro-Entrepreneurs Group Associations (DMEGAs), Enterprise Development Unit (EDU) of DDCs, District Enterprise Development Committee (DEDC) members, Cottage and Small Industry Office (CSIO), Cottage and Small Industry Development Board (CSIDB) district office, NGO, District Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), District level Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI), etc.;
  • Preparing financial reports on a quarterly basis and preparing variance analyses of each activity and submission to NPSO;
  • Together with APSM and other professionals in APSO, assisting in preparing quarterly plans based on the variance analyses of the past quarters based on approved Annual Work plans.
  • Conducting on the spot monitoring of BDSPOs, DMEGAs and other partner organisati;n which are supported by MEDEP;
  • Ensure that MEDEP activities are planned and implemented in a gender sensitive and socially inclusive manner and that all implementing partners are sensitized and trained in gender and social inclusion;
  • Assisting internal and annual audit exercises;
  • Assisting and recording of programme vehicles and equipment;
  • Handle petty cash and reimbursement of petty cash bills at NPSO;
  • Assist Admin and Finance Manager/Specialist as per the requirements.

 

Job Specification

Competencies
  • Work prioritization and ability to multitask;
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality concerning financial and employee files;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Shares knowledge and experience;
  • Positive, constructive attitude;
  • Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort;
  • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
  • Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude;
  • Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in management or relevant fields with work experience on development programme or reputed private organization.

Experiences: 

  • Three years experiences in financial accounting and reporting skills as well as exposure in the administration of programmes and knowledge of auditing will be added value.

Computer skills:

  • S/he must have excellent computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point); should able to operate financial packages independently.

Language:

  • Good command of both spoken and written Nepali and English languages is required.

 

Apply Instructions

To apply please click the link http://goo.gl/YhYf2M

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Organization Summary

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
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