ESSENTIAL

• A master’s degree in business administration\financial management or geography\international relations, or an environment- and development-related degree with a background in project management, financial management, and/or monitoring and evaluation with a minimum two years of relevant experience. A firstlevel university degree in combination with four years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Experience working in international organisations supporting the administrative and financial management of large-scale environmental\development projects.
• Past experience in planning, monitoring and reporting for donors.
• Excellent report writing skills (in English) and analytical skills with an ability to understand and document results.
• Proven skills and experience in budgeting and financial management, including budget preparation, tracking expenditure, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as good working understanding of data management software.
• Knowledge of donor regulations and planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements for financial management in development projects
• An interest in climate, environmental, and development issues in mountain areas is an added advantage.

Reporting and supervising

The Programme Officer will work under the overall supervision of the Strategic Group 2 Lead and in coordination with Action Area C Coordinator and Action Area D Coordinator.

Location

You will be working in a cross-cultural, impact-oriented environment at ICIMOD’s head office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Frequent travel in the HKH region will be required. Kathmandu is a lively and exciting place to live. People are friendly, living costs are comparatively inexpensive, food is delicious (with a range of local and international cuisines), and there are good local and international schools and a low crime rate. Nepal offers amazing trekking trails, white water rafting, and safaris, combined with a rich culture and charming yet lively nightlife.

Duration

Two years, with a probation period of six months. There is a possibility of extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Remuneration

This is an international position at ICIMOD. Remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a provident fund, health insurance, severance pay, children’s education grant, and paid leave (30 holidays and 10 public holidays per year).

For expatriates, there is a tax exemption in Nepal; they are responsible for their home country’s tax payments. Expatriate staff are entitled to housing allowance, annual home leave ticket, shipment of personal effects, and an installation and removal allowance.

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