Admin and Finance Officer

Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal

Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) is a women-led organization committed to uplift the condition and position of women particularly from Dalit, Indigenous and marginalized section of the Nepalese Society.

Admin and Finance Officer

Location: Kathmandu

About the Organization:  

Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) is a human right based organization embracing right to life with dignity for all. It is a women- led organization, committed to uplift the condition and position of women and girls particularly from the marginalized and vulnerable section of the society.  

ADWAN has developed a unique integrated approach to tackle multiple discriminations and injustices against women and girls, creating space through organizing, educating, transformative social mobilization and women led economic empowerment.

Job Description

ADWAN is seeking a qualified and dedicated Admin and Finance Officer to support the overall activities of the organization at its Central Office. ADWAN works to enhance economic opportunities, promote education and address gender-based violence to ensure an inclusive and dignified life for women from marginalized communities.

The Admin and Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative functions of ADWAN in accordance with the organization’s standard operating procedures, policies, accounting principles, and donor regulations. The key responsibilities include overall financial management of various projects, supporting the line manager in ensuring contractual compliance, monitoring project budgets and expenditures, preparing cash flow projections, and ensuring timely and high-quality financial reporting in line with donor requirements.

In addition, the officer will supervise field operations related to administration, logistics, and procurement. The role also involves developing and implementing effective financial, administrative, and human resource systems. The Admin and Finance Officer will closely coordinate with the line manager to ensure that project accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operational needs are efficiently managed and fulfilled.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience and progressive responsibility in finance and accounting software (FAMAS), project operations, and office administration.
• Experience leading and managing the financial aspects of various projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable rule and regulations of the donors. 
• Experience with financial reporting for donor-funded projects and demonstrated accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent. Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English required.

How to Apply

Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above may apply along with cover letter and recent CV, directly to vacancy@adwan.org.np no later than 4:00 pm, 14th March, 2026.

Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently abled, to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the subsequent selection procedure.

Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN) reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.