Research Assistant/Finance Assistant

Position: Research Assistant

Number of Positions: 1 

Location: Biratnagar (Local preferred) 

Employment Type: Project based (Short Term)

Salary: Negotiable

Center for Research on Environment Health and Population Activities (CREHPA) is not-for-profit research organization based at Lalitpur, (Kathmandu valley), Nepal. It is registered under Society's Act 2034, HMG as a non-governmental organization (NGO). It is also registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC), Nepal. 

CREHPA is looking for a female Research Assistant to be based in Morang district (with frequent travel in adjoining districts) in an evaluation study entitled "Studying the impact and performance of institutionalizing immediate post-partum IUD (PPIUD) services as a routine part of antenatal counseling and delivery room services in few selected hospitals in Nepal". 

As a Research Assistant, major duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Conduct follow-up interviews with women at hospital, home or other settings;
• Sync all of the completed electronic data on a daily basis;
• Check and amend the interview schedule when necessary, and inform the supervisors accordingly;
• Submit bi-monthly and monthly report to Research Officer;
• Comply with all project requirements necessary for conducting a successful interview;
• Attend project related on site or central level meetings

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Nursing, Public Health or  Population Studies;
• Previous experience in conducting interview with women and service providers is highly desirable;
• Resident of study district (Morong) or adjoining districts;
• Good writing and oral skills in Nepali, Maithili/Hindi and English;
• Flexible in working hours;
• Nepali Citizen

Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Lalitpur, Nepal 

Number of positions: 1

Employment Type:  Full time 

Salary: Negotiable

Organization: CREHPA, Nepal

CREHPA is also looking for a vibrant personality who desires to work as a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing and successful implementation of financial activities as assigned by CREHPA.

As a Finance Assistant, the major duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Processing financial documentation, including orders, invoices and payment, manage cash receipts, disbursement and petty cash;
• Assists in maintaining of proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports;  
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization;
• Investigate and resolve any client account discrepancies;
• Assist staff Accountant in preparation of annual Audit;
• Assist the Finance Manager in processing of monthly payroll;
• Daily posting the voucher in the software;
• Process and reconcile bank deposits;
• Assist in monthly tax work and complete tax filings;
• Participate in capacity building training to enhance skills on finance and accounting;
• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions; 
• Assist with financial reporting to managers and senior executives.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required (MBA in Finance preferred)
• At least 2 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in financial role.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Email/internet
• Should have sound knowledge of Nepalese Tax and Laws
• Proper commanding with Reporting Requirements and capable of handling work pressure.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills, in Nepali and English
• Nepali Citizen

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply with updated CV and a cover letter to hr@crehpa.org.np  with no later than 27 August, 2018 with clearly stating the position in the subject of an email. 

Please note that only short-listed candidate will be contacted for the further selection process.