PAC Business Head / Finance Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of an innovative international development organisation “Practical Action”. PAC as globally networked organization has global experience and expertise as well as brings in local experience. PAC  is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world. We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big - bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and helping shape a world that works better for everyone.

Practical Action Consulting invites applications for the two positions:

• PAC Business Head
• Finance Officer

About the roles

1. PAC Business Head

We are looking for a competent PAC Business Head to play a vital role in Nepal for Practical Action Consulting’s overall management and business development to add value and impact through strategic inputs. S/he is accountable to provide support across core areas of the strategy in achieving change and impact, strengthening organisational profile, supporting in the generation of funds, and managing relationships and delivering performance. The position is also responsible for articulating Practical Action Consulting’s contribution towards Practical Action’s global change ambitions and build and nurture strategic relationships including government, private sector, community institution and development partners in support of these change ambitions.

2. Finance Officer

We are looking for a competent Finance Officer to provide support to the PAC Business Head in decision making relating to finances and contracts of Nepal. S/he is responsible to advise in contract financial negotiation and support in preparing financial proposal; be the focal person for PAC Nepal for all financial issues; issue invoice timely and prepare financial reports following milestone of the contracts; forecast the financial position of the PAC Nepal and maintain Cash Flow and ensure legal and audit compliance are met.

About you

1. PAC Business Head

You have proven experience in fundraising, management, and partnership development, with strong knowledge of national and international development contexts. You have held leadership roles within consulting firms or similar organizations, with excellent understanding of Nepal’s consulting context, government structures, donor environment, and NGO/consultancy dynamics. You bring leadership capabilities, the ability to represent teams and the organization, and expertise in institutional donors, CSR, philanthropy, and fund-raising strategy development. You have strong communication skills, with fluency in both English and Nepali languages.

2. Finance Officer

You have experience in finance and contract management, with a sound understanding of relevant theme. You possess strong computing skills and proficiency in accounting software. Additionally, you demonstrate a genuine willingness and enthusiasm for working with rural and vulnerable communities in remote areas of the country. You thrive in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural team environment. You have excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, with fluency in both English and Nepali.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

In addition, we offer the following benefits in addition to the Social Security Fund benefits in Nepal:

• Annual holiday entitlement of 18 days in addition to public holidays
• Agile working arrangements 
• Baby care room, flexible lactating hours for new mothers and appropriate arrangement for caretakers

We treat all applications for employment fairly, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, caste, tribe, belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, or disability. 

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults, and candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing. To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to positions within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.

Interested candidates can download detailed job description and job application form from www.practicalaction.org/jobs.

Submit a cover letter along with job application form to hr@practicalaction.org.np by 5 February 2025.

Practical Action

Hose No. 1114, Panipokhari, Lazimpat 

Kathmandu, Nepal