Admin/Finance Officer

Re - Vacancy Announcement

Date of publication Locally: 4th February 2025

HPF is a Danish NGO that has been working in Nepal since 2017 and Kenya since 2018. HPF aims to improve the quality of education, health and livelihood of the rural people of Nepal and other parts of the world.  

HPF adopts a unique approach to develop children's potentials and create a better future for them. With our 'child-empowerment model' that puts the child at the centre of our intervention, HPF focuses to develop not only the academic skills but also social, emotional, cultural and interpersonal skills so that every child develops its potentials to pursue his/her career to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

HPF has its engagements with the rural communities of Nepal since 2014. Currently HPF is working in 4 districts of Nepal i.e. Taplejung, Terhathum, Panchthar and Dhankuta. With our Child Empowerment Model, we support public schools to construct school buildings, school toilets, to install labs and libraries and to improve learning activities at the project schools. 

Currently, we work with 140 schools, and to further facilitate the work on the ground, and to carry out effective day to day administrative and financial work for Therhathum District Project Office, HPF is looking for the following:

1) Admin/Finance Officer - 1 

Key Responsibility:

A. Finance

• Oversee day-to-day financial operation, including budgeting, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and local regulatory requirement.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures and financial transactions.
• Support partner organizations for preparing financial reports and others.
• Others as specified by line manager.

B. Administration:

• Manage office operations, including procurement, asset management and inventory control.
• Maintain employee records and support HR processes.
• Coordinate with local teams for smooth project implementation.
• Others as specified by line manager.

Qualification and Experience: At least bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or business administration with minimum 3 years or more experience in admin and finance related work preferably in the education sector with I/NGOs or relevant organisations.  

Skills and competencies:

• Strong knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Tally) and MS office applications.
• Excellent in communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details and ability to multitask with positive and learning attitude.

Reporting: This position reports to the Finance Director of Human Practice Foundation, Nepal.

Salary: Please specify your salary expectations in your cover letter. 

Base station and Contract Period: This is a project office-based position for Myanglung, Therhathum District with an annual contract and its ongoing renewal with satisfactory work performance. 

If above criteria and lines are appealing to you, and you have experience and commitment to contribute to the future prosperity of the school children of remote hills of eastern Nepal, you are requested to submit your Updated CV along with a short cover letter mentioning 'suitability of candidacy' by Monday 10th February 2025 to vacancy.hpfnepal@gmail.com. Please mentioned “Admin & Finance – Officer” in subject line of the email. HPF encourages women and local candidates to apply.

HPF adopts a fair, transparent and competency-based selection process aiming to maximise our support to the target communities. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further assessment. Any undue pressure favoring the candidate shall disqualify the candidacy.

HPF Nepal reserves all right to select or not to select candidates through this vacancy.