Finance and Administration Manager – based in Central Office, Kathmandu

Vacancy Announcement

CARE is an international NGO with local staff and community partners in more than 90 countries. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world. CARE has been operational in Nepal since 1978 and works in partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders across the spectrum of humanitarian action and long-term development programs.

The Mother and Child Wellbeing Partnership Program (MCWPP) in Nepal will be implemented in Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhesh Provinces, targeting six districts with high rates of poverty, poor health and nutrition outcomes, and high rates of food and nutrition insecurity. The MCWPP aims to improve the wellbeing of children and their mothers in targeted districts of Nepal. Activities aim to strengthen the health system; improve care and feeding practices; increase household food security; promote food safety and hygiene; and promote women’s empowerment and leadership.

CARE Nepal hereby invites applications for the anticipated The Mother and Child Wellbeing Partnership Program (MCWPP), for the below mentioned position from interested Nepalese candidates. (Click on the link below for the more Job details):

Finance and Administration Manager - based in Central Office, Kathmandu

 The Finance and Administration Manager at CARE (across IRs), should be responsible for financial management, including cash flow, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with CARE rules and regulations. The Incumbent is responsible for providing focused capacity support to partners and should engage in the domain of MCWPP. The Incumbent needs to be an enthusiastic and proactive team leader and should work closely with Senior Managers in key decision-making and policy formulation. The Incumbent should manage overall grant cycle and contracts with proper records, accurately develop donor report tracking mechanism and ensure timely reporting to regulating bodies, support Sub Grants agreements, DDA, reporting and financial monitoring, enhance productivity of the staffs with proper motivation, development, capacity building and monitoring, upholding CARE’s core values and ensuring its principles in the behaviors and programs. The position will be supporting Finance Director in day-to-day financial management, fund management, bookkeeping and day-to-day operations, logistics and procurement. This position will supervise field level Finance and Sub Grants Officer and Monitoring and ensure all admin/finance function of the project is in line with CARE and donor policy.

This position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal and is contingent upon award and donor approval.

CARE Nepal participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Nepal’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

CARE places human dignity at the centre of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (PSHEA) of vulnerable adults, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE initiates rigorous investigation of complaints that indicate a possible violation of this policy and takes appropriate disciplinary action, as warranted.

We seek candidates who will bring diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives to our team. Women, people representing marginalized groups in Nepal, people with disabilities, and LGBTIQ++ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We offer fully flexible work norms to staff in good standing. This means our staff and teams work from anywhere, at any time, in the manner required to maximize efficiency and effectiveness while reducing stress. Staff and line managers are fully empowered and accountable for results; hard work alone is insufficient.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.carenepal.org and complete the application process. The last date for submitting the application is 17:00 hours, January 26, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

“CARE Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse background, women and differently abled, to apply”