Senior Finance and Administration Officer

International Alert is an independent peace building organisation working in over twenty countries and territories around the world. We work with people affected by violent conflict Internationally as well as at government, EU and UN levels to shape both their policy and practice in building sustainable peace. Our regional work is based Understanding conflict. Building peace in the African Great Lakes, West Africa, the Caucasus, Colombia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Philippines. The issues we work on include business, humanitarian aid and development, gender, security and post-conflict reconstruction. International Alert has been working in Nepal in support of peace since 2001.

Alert-Nepal is seeking exceptional candidates for the following positions:

Senior Finance and Administration Officer

This position will be responsible for all finance, human resource and admin-related office activities for Alert and its national partners, ensuring compliance with Nepali Law and Alert's policies. Working with a team of up to ten staff in the office and with colleagues in London, your main duties will include the management of office policies and procedures in relation to finance, HR, legal compliance and security; management of all office finances and grants; financial technical support to NGO partners; management of office systems and oversight of at least two staff.


CLOSING DATE: 30 January 17:00 NPT

The above are national positions and only open to individuate with the right to work in Nepal. Competitive salary packages (in Nepali rupees) will be offered based on experience and aptitude.

All posts are based in Kathmandu, Nepal


For job details and an application pack, visit www.international-alert.org

Alternatively, contact Rebecca Crozier on +9771426 8471 or email: rcrozier@international-alert.org.

Note: Published in the Kathmandu Post Daily
Date: 19/01/2009