Finance and Partnership Specialist

It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Join WaterAid as our Finance and Partnership Specialist to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

As our dedicated and passionate Finance and Partnership Specialist you will be responsible to closely support Partners in managing their budgets and grants of WaterAid Nepal, for which you will need to liaise with the Country Program team as well as WaterAid UK finance and compliance colleagues.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, fill up an online application form available on www.p2p.com.np, and submit a letter of interest and a CV.

Deadline: 28th July 2024

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Nepal.

Only candidates shortlisted for further assessment will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date. 

In this role, you are responsible to provide regular support and guidance to partners on grants and budgets, collaborate on financial planning and monitoring, and assist WaterAid Nepal with financial management, reporting, and cash flow projections. You’ll also: 

• Conduct financial monitoring visit to Partner NGOs and prepare visit report and follow-up on implementation of recommendations on monitoring visit.
• Support external/internal/donor members while conducting partner audit and timely follow up on implementation of the recommendation in report.
• Review fund disbursement request and ensure appropriate disbursement of fund.
• Facilitate training/refreshers on financial management for NGOs staff based on partner capacity assessment/due diligence and performance review for healthy financial management system.
• Check partner internal control system & procedures and review their relevant policies.
• Complete review of WAN financial documents and expenses.
• Ensure monthly monitoring of budget utilisation in line with program plan. Preparation of monthly budget variance, working closely with budget holders further supporting budget holders with finance information. 
• Participate and conduct meetings with relevant project team on supporting their financial management.
• Providing guidance to project team on key donor, WAN compliances.

To be successful, you’ll need to have

• Master’s degree in Management with Finance or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role working directly with local implementing partners
• IT skills particularly Excel, Outlook, MS Word (knowledge of SUN, FAMA preferred).
• Accounting, Taxation, Procurement knowledge in complex financial rules and regulation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multicultural environment.
• Willing to learn new finance related IT systems and procedures and software.
• Aware of the various donors’ systems and reporting formats.
• Ability to work flexibly, to manage varying competing priorities under your own initiative, meet strict deadlines.

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We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best.

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us at careers@wateraid.org. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.