Finance Officer, Project Officer, Programme Coordinator

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Prakriti Resources Centre Vacancy 2081 for Finance Officer, Project Officer, Programme Coordinator

Prakriti Resources Centre (PRC) is a non-governmental organisation working for sustainable development and environmental justice in Nepal. Its focus areas of work include climate change, low-carbon development, resilience and disaster risk reduction and environmental sustainability. In these areas, PRC conducts research and study; carries out policy intervention; builds awareness, knowledge and capacity of stakeholders; and facilitates dialogue among them.

Finance Officer

• Reporting Line: Finance Manager
• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Financial Management
    • Ensure that adequate financial controls are in place to maintain proprietary and proper accountability of expenditure.
    • Record the financial transactions and ensure that are authorized and have adequate supporting documentation, filled, maintained and can be easily extracted to prepare financial statements
    • Voucher preparation (settlement, revenue /cash) for projects
    • Prepare, issue cheques and obtain an approval signature from the concerned person of organization and maintain the file
    • Make entries on accounting software (Saralbooks) daily for organization.
    • Regular clearing of receivables/payables for projects/ administration and other
      entities.
    • Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational and funding organization requirements.
    • Preparation of petty cash daybook and report for any variances.
    • Support the line manager in conducting audits.
    • Process payment of salaries, allowances, travel claims and other payments to PRC staff and other claimants.
    • Visit banks, tax office and other institution as required.
  • Financial Compliances
    • Ensure all financial transactions take place within the stipulated project period.
    • Petty cash handling and management of banking transactions.
    • Ensure timely deposit of TDS and CIT/PF and E-filing of TDS as per provision of Income Tax Act and is done on time.
    • Supporting in conducting project audit, internal audit and statutory audit.
    • Ensure full compliance with the donor requirement, organizational policies of PRC and legal requirement.
  • General Administration
    • Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial documents.
    • Deliver works complying with the organization’s policies and procedures.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager.
    • Other tasks are assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
• Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Business Studies or equivalent.
    Preference will be given to those specialized in finance
  • Minimum experience of one year in a similar position in NGO/INGO and Private
    sector
  • Experience in handling accounting software such as Saral Book Accounting
    Software
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of financial and accounting regulations and its principles
  • Familiar with NGO administration and operation
  • Knowledge of logistics and procurements system for supplies and equipment
  • Strong command in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Willing to travel within the country when work demands
  • Able to take initiative, multi-tasking and willingness to work under pressure to
    meet deadlines

Project Officer (Climate Finance)

• Reporting Lines: Programme Coordinator
• Duties and Responsibilities
  • Project Management
    •  Work closely with Programme Coordinator and engage in advancing the climate finance
      related project.
    •  Track and build climate finance data base in reference to the national context.
    • Engage in research and study for producing knowledge products relevant to Nepali stakeholders including the government
    • Lead or support in the publication of policy briefs, reports and other knowledge products on
      climate finance.
    •  Assist to prepare project progress reports and ensure timely delivery.
    •  Engage in gathering and compiling climate finance project information (reports, assessments and baseline information, etc.).
    •  Participate in project reviews to assess project progress, capture lessons learned.
    •  Active contribution on knowledge management, lesson learned documentation and its
      communication
    •  Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, and other events related to climate finance.
    • Willingness to write articles, blogs or papers on climate and development finance.
    •  Networking and relationship strengthening with like-minded partners, networks and government agencies, represent PRC in relevant meetings, workshops, conferences and other relevant events.
  • General Administration
    • Support in organizing events such as workshop, meetings, trainings and other events.
    • Deliver work complying with the organization’s policies and procedures.
    • Support on administrative and logistics as per organizational needs.
• Qualification, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably Masters) in Economics, Economic Development, Finance, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in related projects.
  • Ability and willingness to engage in statistical assessment related to climate finance
  •  Exposure or experience in national budget analysis is essential.
  • Previous engagement with NGOs and/or private sector. Familiar in engaging with the
    Ministry of Finance and/or the Ministry of Forests and Environment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong understanding of climate finance, planning, budgeting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with the organizational team, partners, and government stakeholders.
  •  Proficiency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
  • Demonstrated research and reporting abilities.
  • Capability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and events.
  •  Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
  •  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media usage.
  • Willingness to travel if required.

Programme Coordinator (Renewable Energy)

• Reporting Line: Programme Manager
• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Project Management
    • Work closely with the Programme Manager and lead the renewable energy (RE) related project.
    • Conceptualize, plan and implement activities for the given project in coordination with the Programme Manager.
    • Provide technical inputs in the design and development of concept notes and funding proposal.
    • Ensure timely preparation and delivery of progress reports
    • Ensure proper documentation of renewable energy related data and information.
    • Assess and share project progress, capture lessons learned and document them.
    • Contribute on knowledge generation, management, capturing lessons learned and documentation for effective communication
    • Lead or contribute on RE related publication including policy assessment, briefs, articles and blogs.
    • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and other events.
  • Networking Building
    • Promote the Multi-Actor Platform for 100% RE (MAP for 100%RE) and support networking and collaboration with like- minded organizations.
    • Represent PRC in various meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
    • Maintain record of contacts of key persons and institutions working in the field of Renewable Energy.
  • General Administration
    • Support in organizing events such as workshop, meetings, trainings and other events.
    • Deliver work complying with the organization’s policies and procedures.
    • Support on administrative and logistic as necessary ..
• Qualification, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably Masters) in Energy, Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in related projects.
  • Experience in renewable energy sector is essential.
  • Previous engagement with NGOs and/or private sector, preferably within the climate or
    environment sector.
  • Familiar with the work of Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,the
    Ministry of Forest and Environment and Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC)
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong understanding of renewable energy, project planning and budgeting, and climate
    change.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with the organizational team, partners/networks, and government stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Nepali.
  • Demonstrated research and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and social media usage.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants for Finance Officer, Project Officer, Programme Coordinator send your CV and cover letter to: info@prc.org.np