Finance & Administration Associate, ILaM Project

WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full-time position. If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.

At WWF Nepal, we firmly believe people and nature are inextricably linked. Our mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future Nepal in which people live in harmony with nature.

The WWF-GEF project, Integrated Landscape Management to Secure Nepal’s Protected Areas and Critical Corridors Project is executed by the Ministry of Forests and Environment (MOFE), Government of Nepal.  The project has a geographic scope of the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) in Nepal.   The project seeks to achieve the following objective: to promote integrated landscape management to conserve globally significant forests and wildlife. Over the five year project period, the project objective will be achieved through the implementation of four interconnected components: 1) National capacity and enabling environment for cross-sectoral coordination to promote forest and landscape conservation; 2) Integrated Planning for Protected Area Buffer Zones and Critical Corridors in the Terai Arc Landscape; 3) Forest and human-wildlife conflict management for improved conservation of targeted protected area buffer zones and corridors in the Terai Arc Landscape; and 4) Knowledge Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. The project will result in a reduction in the threats impacting the corridors and protected areas in the TAL, benefitting the ecological integrity of these largely forested areas, the globally significant wildlife populations that they support, and the resilience of forest dwelling communities. The improved conservation and sustainable management of forest resources will result in habitat connectivity, increased carbon storage and sequestration and restoration of degraded habitats, and continued delivery of ecosystem services that support local populations.

Under the direct supervision of the Finance & Administration (F&A) Manager, the Finance and Administration (F&A) Associate will be responsible for the overall budget and financial management of the field office. S/he will ensure timely submission of budget, financial reports, etc. while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. S/he will also be responsible for day-to-day operation of the field office, including all administrative and Human Resource roles.  This position is based in the field office and requires substantial travel to the remote project sites.

Supervisory Responsibility: Directly supervises the support staff of the field office 

Internal – Works closely F&A Manager, PMU Members, Project field team & WWF GEF Agency Finance Team.

External - Works closely with implementing partners, governmental and non-governmental representatives, as well as other stakeholders in the field.

Knowledge: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Finance and Administration, Knowledge of financial accounting and administration is required. Working with TALLY Accounting Software will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in the field or a project experience.

Interested applicants are requested to apply for the position by 17:00 hours on December 3, 2024.  

Please visit the link for more details and to apply: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/WorldWildlifeFundInc1/nepal