ARD, Inc., a US-based international development firm, is poised to start technical activities related to the USAID-funded Nepal Government Citizen Partnership Project (NGCPP). ARD, Inc. is recruiting for the following positions:

Finance and Contracts Specialist (This is a Terai based position with some travel to Kathmandu)

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible work experience preferably with a USAID-funded organization.

Candidates must have the following supervisory experience: a) direct supervision of professional and support staff, b) quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverable, and c) contract management.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for the review and certification of all financial reports, data tracking, small grants and other subcontracting, commodity purchase and financial coordination for the contract.

Bachelor's degree in a related subject area and strong professional-level English written and verbal skills are required. Familiarity with the Terai region and local languages are greatly preferred.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

For all above positions a high level of fluency in English written and oral communication skills and good knowledge in MS Office applications are required. A strong knowledge of the Terai region and local languages is preferred. Local candidates from the Terai region are urged to apply.

Compensation will be in accordance with project pay scales and commensurate with relevant experience.


Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, 3 references, and a brief cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position to: ngcpprecruit@ardinc.com. Please refer to the specific position title in the subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be hired as soon as mutually agreed.

For more information about ARD, please refer to ARD's website at http://www.ardinc.com


Applications received by December 27, 2008 will be considered.


Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 20/12/2008