Sr. Project Assistant - Finance and Admin

CAREER OPPORTUNITY 

in Development Sector

Nepal Youth Foundation Nepal (NYF Nepal) is a non-profit organization working for the rights and welfare of the underprivileged children and youth of Nepal through educational, health and other humanitarian projects.

NYF Nepal is implementing Caste Equality Project (CEP) in Saptari district to empower the Dalit communities and facilitate the upliftment of the entire communities from the most pertinent challenges they face, viz: education, extreme poverty, caste discrimination, marginalization, and harmful practices such as early marriage and gender discrimination. For the successful implementation of this project NYF Nepal is seeking an experienced and self- motivated candidates for the following positions in the field office.

1. Sr. Project Assistant - Finance and Admin (Required no: 1)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

Manage the project’s financial and administrative activities and ensure good governance to meet organizational as well as regulatory compliance requirements. Ensure best utilization of resource and expenses with the aim to deliver required services effectively in the community/target group.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Responsibilities:

1. Duly recorded all expenses with proper verification and approval process. Keep track of payment/expenses and make timely payments of vendors, settlement of advance, liabilities and receivables etc. and reconcile periodically (monthly basis) in comparison/compliance to program budget. Manage petty cash, make salary disbursement.
2. Prepare TDS statement, SSF statement and other periodic reports for approval.
3. Follow the rules and norms while making payment for different expenses, along with maintaining good governance and also maintain confidentiality.

Administrative Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the entire office equipment and utility/facilities are running smoothly.
2. Ensure that the Inventory and assets are recorded and updated, ensure that timely physical verification of fixed assets and inventory are done and reported. Also keep track of staff documents, contracts, attendance and leaves.
3. Manage/undertake proper procurement process and visit field to support programs of organization.

Others:

1. Follow the norms and policies of the organization to fulfill its objectives. 
2. Work under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator and provide necessary support.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Minimum 10+2 graduate (in Business/Management).
• Experience: Preferably with at least 2 years' experience in relevant field.
• Knowledge: Community mobilization, working with marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
• Skills, Abilities & behavior: Excellent communication skills, agreeable & adaptive to changes, learning aptitude, self-motivated & goal/task-oriented; able to effectively work on computer (Windows-based applications and accounting software); always exhibit and maintain professional ethics, should be sincere and honest at work, must not be biased and oppressive to any other caste, religion, politics, or any other principles.
• Duty Station: Saptari (Province 2, Eastern Terai). 
• Language: Maithili, English and Nepali.
• Others: Driving license for two-wheeler (motorbike/scooter).

How to apply?

• Interested Nepali citizens (meeting above criteria) are encouraged to apply through email: hr@nepalyouthfoundation.org.np by Jan 31, 2025 and submit (i) a cover letter stating why you are interested and suitable for this position and (ii) updated CV mentioning at least two referees  
• Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted for further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to postpone or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reasons what so ever. Candidates from Dalit/marginalized community (and women) are highly encouraged to apply.