Suryodaya Club Vacancy for Admin and Finance Officer

Admin and Finance Officer

About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We are achieving this goal by providing support during the two most critical time periods in a child’s education: primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. Our Literacy Program trains and coaches teachers creates quality books and curricular materials, and establishes libraries filled with diverse children’s books in local languages that can be enjoyed at school or home. Our Girls’ Education Program helps girls build skills to succeed in secondary school and make key life decisions by providing a life skills curriculum, opportunities for mentorship and peer support, and family and community engagement. We deliver additional remote solutions that leverage local logistical infrastructure, broadcast media networks, and internet-based technologies to facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale.

To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in more than 182,000 communities and 23 countries, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read plans to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

About Suryodaya Club: Suryodaya Club Syangja

Suryodaya Club, Syangja is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non-political social organization. It was established in 2054 B.S. by a group of youth with the aim of empowering vulnerable, poor, and disadvantaged populations in different regions of Nepal. Suryodaya Club also aims to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable agriculture development, health and education reforms, entrepreneurship development, and livelihood support thereby enabling communities to be self-reliant.

Suryodaya Club is registered under the Organization Registration Act 2023 of Nepal in the District Administration Office, Syangja (Regd. No. 582, Date: 2054/04/19 B.S.). It is also affiliated to the Social Welfare Council, Nepal under the Social Welfare Act, 1992 (SWC No. 6919, Date: 2054/11/29 B.S.) and the Inland Revenue Office (PAN Regd. No. 302487314) Suryodaya Club has managed through internal resources and the other being the external programs managed through internal resources and the other being the external programs operated in partnership with different agencies and organizations.

Suryodaya Club is always devoted to establishing a well-developed and equally responsible civil society. Hence, we are focusing on fulfilling this aim by mobilizing local community-based human resources and natural resources thereby contributing to the development of the country. In our working experience, we have significantly increased our capability to achieve the vision. As per our good performance, we received the Best NGO Award 2059 from the District Development Committee, Syangja, and the Best Income-oriented and consciousness-oriented program Putalibazar Municipality, Sayngja.  https://suryodaya.org.np/

Position: Admin and Finance Officer

Required no: 1

Position Based in: Damauli Tanahun (with visit requirements in Syangja)

Possible Joining Date: Soon after Dashain

Job Summary: Administration and Finance Officer (AFO) is responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial transactions of the organization with the technical and financial support of Room to Read. The position is tasked with developing budgets, monitoring transactions, and preparing financial reports. H/she possesses strong accounting and analytical skills. In addition, he/she supports the conduct and management of audits, prepares donor and operational budgets, and facilitates procurements. H/she plays a facilitation role during the overall procurement process of the organization and needs to play a lead role in logistic arrangements. H/she is responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures in line with organizational policies and principles.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management or a related field (Semi-qualified CA/ACCA is preferred).

• Strong planning and time management skills.

• Knowledge of government regulation and tax system of Nepal in relation to procurement and financial management.

• Ability to travel frequently to program locations throughout the district.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali.

• Proven track record of achieving results.

• Experience in administrative initiatives.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Having valid driving licenses (at least of two-wheeler).

A. EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience in the field of Accounting, Finance, or Auditing in I/NGOs.

• Knowledge of accounting software is desirable.

• Proficiency in using computers with adequate knowledge of MS Office.

• Strong analytical, reporting skills, and time management skills.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization

• Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction

• Work well independently as well as part of a team

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read has zero tolerance when it comes to child abuse and exploitation and believes that all children have equal protection rights. The colleague will be expected to adhere to the Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct and standards.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter to hr.suryodayaclub@gmail.com on 8th of October 2024, 5:00 PM. Please mention for example "Application for Admin and Finance Officer - Tanahun" in the email subject line.

Contact Information

Suryodaya Club website: www.suryodaya.org.np

Putalibazar 3, Syangja

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Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further process and no other forms of inquiry will be entertained Suryodaya Club reserves all right to accept and reject the application. Females and deserving candidates from the marginalized community are highly encouraged to apply.