Career Opportunities

Umbrella Organization Nepal is seeking a motivated and dedicated Facilitator for the Majhigaun Community Learning Center project. The facilitator will play a key role in supporting community-based learning activities, especially working with children and local communities.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing daily learning center operations, engaging with children through interactive and educational activities, and supporting community development initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills, basic administrative abilities, and a passion for education and social impact.

Key Responsibilities:
Conduct and facilitate learning sessions for children
Engage with the community and promote educational activities
Support the overall operation of the learning center
Maintain records and prepare simple reports
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Coordinate with the project team when required
Requirements:
Educational Qualification:
Minimum Grade 12 (Higher Secondary) pass or above
Experience & Skills:
Interest in education, community development, or social work
Ability to work with children in an engaging and friendly manner
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Basic record-keeping and reporting skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Preference:
Priority will be given to female candidates from the Majhi community within Balid Municipality

The initial contract will be for 1 year, with the option to extend based on satisfactory performance. This will be subject to a 3 months' probation period.

Umbrella Organization Nepal is a registered non-profit making, non-political, non-sectarian and Non-Government Organization (NGO), working in Nepal since 2005. UON was set up in response to the growing number of children in Nepal who were displaced and separated from their families by trafficking, poverty and internal conflict in the country. It has been implementing family reintegration, youth empowerment, education and programs, and operates a information & learning hub for youths.

The Finance and Admin Officer shall be responsible for all aspects of Finance Management in the NGO; budget management, preparing financial statements, financial donor reports, tracking and accounting for expenses as well as the Administration Management of the organization. S/he will work closely with the Program Director and be regularly updating on the financial situation of the organization.

Overall responsibilities;

S/he is responsible for the Finance and Admin Department to ensure smooth financial, accounting and administration operations of the organization, specifically Accounting/Financial Management, HR and Administration. FAO will report directly to the Program Director of UON Nepal.

Administration:

Liaising with relevant government offices to ensure all NGO registration is kept up-to-date.
Administrative Finance:

FAO will be responsible for making payments in cash and bank to all vendors, suppliers, consultants;
To keep track of all financial records, both in relation to petty cash and other regular expenses and make accounting entries in the computerized accounting package (FAMAS);
Handling petty cash and making weekly reconciliation;
To handle TAX clearance and other financial compliances with Government and other concerned departments (e.g. AMP);
Reconciliation of staff advances and making necessary entries;
To administer employee files and other files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances - review of personnel records: [Staff contracts, leave reports, training, time sheet, travelling documents]
To provide appropriate support on procurements, maintain the assets and inventory list and supervise the inventory of store items & ensuring regular verification, in coordination with the Operations Team;
To resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities, ensuring that all bills submitted by staff are legitimate and correct.
Reporting and Documentation

To prepare financial statements for all projects;
To ensure budget planning, forecasting and reporting and to assist the NGO on the same;
Monitor and ensure project and administrative spending are in line with agreed budgets, identify potential project under or over expenditures;
To prepare regular financial reports, customized periodic reports and submit in timely manner;
To prepare donor financial reports as per the requirements of the donor;
Provide regular updates to the Program Director on all finance-related matters.
Attend NGO Board Meetings, directly communicate with the Board.
Financial Management and Audit

To deal with banks and carry out monthly bank reconciliation of existing bank accounts;
To manage the financial audit preparation, coordination and finalization process;
To work on cost saving where ever possible and work together with the team for all other potential cost saving measures;
To analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Development of Policies and Systems

To work with the management to build Financial and Administrative Policy, ensure effective implement of the Financial & Administrative policies and procedures of the organization
To suggest/facilitate about the development of other guidelines.
Required Qualifications for the vacant position:

Nepali Citizen;
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Management;
Experience working with an I/NGO or other donor agency;
Fluent in English & Nepali languages written and spoken;
Having 3 years relevant experience in the field of Accounts and Office Administration;
Be familiar with institutional donor financial requirements;
Familiar with windows based accounting packages;
Good in Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email);
Familiar with busy working environment, handling with pressure of works and meet the deadlines; and
Good in communication with people from diverse communities and places.
Desirable experience/qualifications:

Experience working with FAMAS
Demonstrable experience of being able to work well independently, as well as part of a team.
Note: Preference will be given to competent women, Dalits and people from marginalized communities.