Finance Officer

Digital Broadcast Initiative Equal Access

Digital Broadcast Initiative Equal Access (DBI EA) is a nonprofit, non-government organization established in February 2004 in Nepal with a goal to create positive change by providing critical information using Communication for Development (C4D) approaches. DBI EA aims to accomplish this goal by using the media, state of the art information and communication technology (ICT), effective partnerships and local community engagement. Since its inception in 2004, DBI-EA has implemented projects on an array of thematic areas including media development, health, agriculture and livelihood, human rights and transitional justice, good governance, primary education and early childhood development, gender issues, adolescent issues, and local development among others. DBI-EA creates customized communication and outreach solutions to address the critical issues across Nepal. This is accomplished through close partnerships with community radios and local media, which ensures greater local ownership, impact and sustainability. The communication component includes designing, producing compelling multilingual audio and multimedia content and broadcasting through national and local FM networks. Outreach activities include a wide range of activities like training, orientation, local partnerships, local content, Radio Discussion Groups (RDGs), public hearing, discussion forum, and edutainment fair. All activities are guided by DBI EA’s experiences in Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC).

Details / requirements:

The mission of Equal Access is to reach the unreached by providing critically needed information and knowledge through media, capacity building and community engagement for positive transformation. Equal Access achieves this through: production of locally designed and targeted media programming; innovation in the cost-effective use of emerging communication technologies; and linking of media programs with ground-level partnerships and community engagement activities. Equal Access produces some of the most popular radio and new media programming in Nepal, addressing issues as diverse as youth life skills, health, governance, conflict transformation, gender, and education. Equal Access is seeking applications from dynamic, creative, and experienced candidates for the following position based in Nepalgunj.

Position: Finance Officer (Nepalganj Base) for six months period

Competencies: Must have Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, with some experience in I/NGOs; Knowledge and experience in handling accounting software, preferably QUICKBOOKS accounting system; Familiar with Nepal government rules / policies related to NGO/INGO and development program;Having good knowledge over the reporting system USAID funded programs; Experience in working with multicurrency and conversion tracking; very proactive in conducting duties and responsibilities and be able to conduct daily work without constant supervision;Have working knowledge of computers including use of Email, Power Point, Excel and Word; Fluency in English highly preferred.

To view a detailed job description and Terms of Reference for the above positions, please go to http://equalaccess.org.np/work-with-us. Detailed TOR will also be provided upon email request.

To apply for the above posts which you are suitable for, please send a cover letter indicating your interest and detail resume to: eanepal@equalaccess.org mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email.

The application deadline is February 23, 2017.

Overview

Category Finance & Administration
Openings 1
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Graduate (Bachelors)
Posted Date 17 Feb, 2017
Apply Before 23 Feb, 2017
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