Finance & Admin Officer (FAO) | Vacancy Announcement

Center for Development and Disaster Management (CDM Nepal) Bhairahawa

CDM-Nepal is a leading non-governmental development and humanitarian organisation of Province 5 of Nepal. Established in 2000 in Butwal, CDM-Nepal has worked in DRM, CCA, WASH, livelihood and GBV. CDM’s programmes have historically been targeted at underprivileged women and children. Origins of CDM-Nepal CDM-Nepal’s origin can be traced back to 1993, the year Rupandehi district experienced one of the devastating floods in its history. Having seen the havoc brought by the disaster, a group of local development professionals joined hands to informally set up “Save the Environment and Rural Development Institute (SERDI)”, which later became CDM-Nepal during official registration in 2000. Vision Our vision is to make just, equitable, peaceful, prosperous and disaster-resilient society for all citizens of Nepal. Mission Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families in the poorest, vulnerable, socially excluded and marginalised communities of Nepal. Objectives Reduce – Contribute to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries IMPROVE – Improve socio-economic status of the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sections of the community by implementing risk-informed, gender-responsive and inclusive livelihood improvement, health, WASH and education programmes with a rights-based perspective PARTNERSHIP – Partner with local governments and civil society organisations for programme design, implementation and evaluation LEARNING – Generate learning through applied research on relevant socio-economic, climate, disaster and environmental issues and utilise learning for advocacy and also utilise for organisational development GOVERNANCE – Advocate and campaign at the local, province and national levels to address the root causes of development challenges

Details / requirements:

Vacancy Announcement

Finance & Admin Officer (FAO)

Organization: Center for Development and Disaster Management (CDM-Nepal)

Project: Community Resilience Programme (CRP) | Phase III

Duty Station: Bhairahawa, Rupandehi (100%) with 30% Field Visits

Published Date: December 13, 2024

Application Deadline: December 21, 2024


About CDM-Nepal:

Center for Development and Disaster Management (CDM-Nepal) is a leading national NGO based in Province 5, Nepal, working in the fields of disaster risk management, climate change, and resilient livelihoods. CDM-Nepal is dedicated to reducing poverty and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals through risk-informed planning, community-driven initiatives, advocacy for policy influence, and improved collaboration with government and stakeholders.

To implement the Community Resilience Programme (CRP) funded by MISEREOR/KZE Germany, CDM-Nepal invites applications from qualified Nepalese candidates for the position of Finance & Admin Officer (FAO).



Position Overview

The Finance & Admin Officer will oversee project financial accounting and general office administration to ensure smooth project implementation. This is a full-time position based in Bhairahawa with 30% field visits to project sites.



Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management

  • Oversee day-to-day financial administration, including reviewing payment documents, vouchers, and ensuring expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to project budgets.

  • Maintain accurate records of expenditures aligned with project budget lines and donor compliance standards.

  • Prepare and process tax deductions with proper TDS rates as per Nepal tax laws.

  • Monitor bank balances daily and handle necessary transactions with banking institutions.

  • Assist in preparing and facilitating internal and external audits, including drafting management responses and addressing recommendations.

Administrative Duties

  • Manage general office operations, including procurement and administrative logistics.

  • Maintain and update financial records in computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets.

  • Ensure compliance with Nepal labor laws and organizational policies in all administrative tasks.

  • Coordinate with stakeholders for seamless financial and administrative operations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Management. Preferred Masters Degree in Business Administration or Finance.

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in core financial and administrative management, preferably within an NGO setting.

  • Skills:

  • Proficiency with accounting softwares and advanced Excel.

  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities with problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent planning, prioritization, and implementation skills.

  • Good understanding of Nepal tax laws and labor regulations.

  • Basic administrative and organizational skills.

  • Other: Commitment to meeting deadlines with high-quality results.



To Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply by submitting the following documents to info@cdmnepal.org no later than 7:00 PM, December 21, 2024:

  • Cover Letter (mentioning the position in the subject line and expected salary).

  • Updated CV with at least two references.



Email Subject Line:

“FAO-Your Name”

Additional Information

CDM-Nepal is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and candidates from marginalized or disadvantaged communities are highly encouraged to apply.



Note:

  • CDM-Nepal reserves the right to reject any/all applications without providing any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.

 

Overview

Category Administrative / Management, Accounting and Finance, Development / Administrative, Finance & Administration, Development / NGO, Development / INGO, Business Administration
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time, Contract
Position Level Senior Level, Mid Level
Experience 3+ years
Education B. Com./BBS, MBA, BBA / BBM, MBS, Master's Degree in Business Administration, Chartered Accountant (qualified), Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance/Management
Posted Date 13 Dec, 2024
Apply Before 21 Dec, 2024
City Bhairawa, Rupandehi