Admin and Finance Assistant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(Re-Advertisement: Those who had applied on the call made for same position on 1 October 2020 will be considered and do not need to apply again.)

Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research, and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization established in October 1995 with its Head Office in Pokhara. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalizing on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improving the livelihoods of rural people in Nepal.

LI-BIRD provides a collegial, supportive and multidisciplinary working environment where young professionals with a learning attitude thrive and succeed. LI-BIRD provides unparalleled mentoring support while challenging its staff to learn, innovate and acquire skills and experiences that will become foundational for the rest of their careers.

‘SFF/ Economic Response to COVID-19’ is being implemented by LI-BIRD in Birendranagar, Butwal, Ghorahi, Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi municipalities with financial support from GIZ Nepal from October, 2020 to August 2021. The project aims to take action for strengthening family farming and economic activities of returnee migrants and vulnerable members of host communities in the selected LPED working municipalities in the context of COVID - 19.

LI-BIRD invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens who are reliable, accountable, committed, and have the ability to deliver results with the highest integrity for the position.

Admin and Finance Assistant (Level 3) -1 (Based in Bansgadhi Municipality, Bardiya district with frequent travel to project sites)

Job Summary: Reporting to the Finance Officer, s/he will be responsible for assisting the Finance Officer in account keeping. S/he will coordinate with relevant staff to ensure accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner. S/he will also support the project team on administration, procurement and logistics management.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in management with one year experience in the relevant field, especially in management and accounting. Residents of Bardiya district with valid motorbike/scooter driving license are preferred.

Please visit our website at http://www.libird.org/app/career/home for organizational details and full announcement including detailed roles/responsibilities, competencies and application instructions.

LI-BIRD offers competitive remuneration and other benefits as laid out in its Personnel Policies. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications with CV including three references, citizenship certificate, motorbike/scooter driving license (if available) and relevant testimonials by 31 October 2020 (2077 Kartik 15). Application can also be sent to email at opportunities@libird.org with the subject starting as [VACANCY]. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. Telephone calls will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.

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LI-BIRD promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority community).

Please apply to: Human Resources Manager, LI-BIRD, PO Box 324, Pokhara, Kaski

Diversifying Choices, Securing Livelihoods