Finance and Admin Officer (FO)

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading organizations in the psychosocial and mental health field. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.

TPO Nepal is leading a research project to test a psychological intervention (talking therapy). The project is funded by UK Research and Innovation and aims to evaluate interpersonal therapy for adolescents with depression through a cluster-randomised controlled trial. The therapy will be delivered in secondary schools in Chitwan.

TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position:

Title: Finance and Admin Officer (FO)                                                                                                         

Duty Station: TPO Nepal, Field Office Chitwan, Ratnanagar

Duration: 1 year with possibilities of extension

Number of opening: 1 (One)

Start Date: At the earliest

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from a recognized university master Degree will be preferable.

• At least Three years of experience working in financial management, administration and logistic support with INGO/NGO administrative management will be preferable.

Required Competencies:

• Good financial management, staff supervision & administrative skills.

• Motivated and hardworking.

• Ability to operate accounting software (Tally/Famas).

• Ability to analyse financial data, prepare financial reports, statements & projections.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent English - speaking and writing skills.

• Good Nepali typing skills.

• Working experience with independent project handling will be given high priority.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Perform financial duties under the guidance and supervision of the Finance and Admin Manager, Project lead and other project team.

• Coordinate and manage the administration, HR and general service operations in the project.

• Prepare quarterly financial reports on project expenses and share them with project lead and finance manager.

• Maintain store and prepares analytical expenditure reports on activities.

• Ensure adherence to the administrative and logistic procedures and compliance with rules and regulations and provide administrative and logistic advisory services to project staff.

Interested, qualified and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV), Police clearance report and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np  no later than 5:00 p.m, 10^th April, 2023.  

Only short-listed candidates will be informed of the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks. Preference will be given to the locals.  Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.