Job Description

Swisscontact is a leading partner organization for the implementation of international development projects. The organization promotes inclusive economic, social, and ecological development to make an effective contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies. With this objective in mind, Swisscontact offers the chance to economically and socially disadvantaged people to improve their lives on their own initiative. The independent, non?profit, and private foundation was established in 1959 in Switzerland. The organization strengthens the competencies of people, improving their employability, increases the competitiveness of enterprises, growing their business, and fosters social and economic systems, promoting inclusive development.
In Nepal, Swisscontact is registered as an International Non?Governmental Organization that started its operations in 1991 with the initiation of the Training Institute for Technical Instruction programme. Currently, Swisscontact Nepal has six development programmes across all seven provinces, with a well?functioning country office that employs over 90 staff members. Quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Youths (QualiTY), Phase 1 project is a bilateral initiative between the Government of Nepal and the Government of Switzerland. It is implemented by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training at the Federal level and Ministry of Social Development / Education at the Province level. Swisscontact Nepal provides technical assistance to the project through the Project Support Unit (PSU) at Federal and Provincial level on behalf of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Under the direct supervision of the Province Manager, each position is responsible to support a day?to?day financial operations/activity of QualiTY Project in at least two province offices and ensure that the project is running smoothly and without disruptions with respect to financial and administrative needs.

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field – Accountancy/Financial Management or the equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in Account or Finance.
• Ability to interpret financial procedures and standards and their application
• Professionally discharge other tasks assigned by the project management.
• Be proactive in bringing innovation and taking new initiative in the project in coordination with project management.
• Proactively seek and contribute to inter?project collaboration with other inhouse projects of Swisscontact Nepal whereas possible.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

• High level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail, and to meet deadlines.
• Respect and sensitivity towards cultural, gender, ethnicity, and religious diversity.
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture within the project and outside.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Self?development, initiative?taking.
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity.
• Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork.
• Excellent time management, problem?prevention, and problem?solving skills.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Competent IT skills, including experience of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali are a must.

Please submit (a) duly filled in Job Application Form, (b) Updated Curriculum Vitae with at least two referees, and (c) a Cover Letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Swisscontact Nepal shall not entertain any phone inquiries or other solicitations for these positions. Swisscontact Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities), thus encourage people to apply from these backgrounds.