Location : APSOs office with frequent travel to MEDEP and MEDPA programme districts, NEPAL
Application Deadline : 30-Sep-13
Additional Category Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract : Other
Post Level : Other
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : Service contract will be issued annually
Description
Background
The goal of the Microenterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) is to contribute to the poverty reduction and employment generation efforts of the Government of Nepal (GoN) through micro-entrepreneurship development. This approach is in line with the strategy of the GoN’s periodic plans.
During the fourth phase of MEDEP, 73,000 new micro entrepreneurs will be created (30,000 with MEDEP resources, 32,000 by MEDPA and 11,000 Local Bodies) with particular focus on supporting households that are living below the national poverty line, women and the socially excluded, by strengthening the national system to support the establishment of micro-enterprise start-ups. This will be achieved by building the capacities of government at central and local levels to develop and implement policies for the support of micro-entrepreneurship, as well as by strengthening access to markets, finance and business development services.
Building on its experience of 14 years of providing support to micro-entrepreneurs in Nepal, MEDEP will create micro-enterprises indirectly, by mentoring, supporting and strengthening the GoN’s Micro Enterprise Development for Poverty Alleviation (MEDPA). The programme will be implemented in partnership with central and local government institutions, as well as by supporting non-government and private sector organisations. MEDEP’s outcome therefore will not be limited to just creating new entrepreneurs. Its main contribution will instead be to endow Nepal with a sustainable institutional setup for the delivery and support of entrepreneurship even after the end of the programme.
MEDEP will also support peace and stability in Nepal, by significantly contributing to addressing poverty and social exclusion, which are among the root causes of conflict in the country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under overall supervision of National Project Manager and direct supervision of Administration and Finance Manager, the APSO AFA is responsible for:
- Maintaining records on financial accounts, personnel, procurement and inventory;
- Assisting in administrative work and provide logistic support for smooth implementation of programme;
- Assisting arranging district Enterprise Development Implementation Committee (DEDIC) meeting, Procurement and Recruitment Committee meetings and preparing minutes of these meetings;
- Assisting in arranging and providing logistic support to conduct workshops and seminars;
- Conducting frequent field visits for the purpose of monitoring;
- Preparing sub-contracting documents for partner organisations such as Business Development Service Providing Organisations (BDSPOs), District Micro-Entrepreneurs Group Associations (DMEGAs), Enterprise Development Unit (EDU) of DDCs, District Enterprise Development Committee (DEDC) members, Cottage and Small Industry Office (CSIO), Cottage and Small Industry Development Board (CSIDB) district office, NGO, District Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), District level Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI), etc.;
- Preparing financial reports on a quarterly basis and preparing variance analyses of each activity for submission to NPSO;
- Together with MES and other professionals in APSO, assisting in preparing quarterly plans based on the variance analyses of the past quarters based on approved Annual Workplans;
- Conducting on-the-spot monitoring of BDSPOs, DMEGAs and other partner organisation which are supported by MEDEP;
- Ensure that MEDEP activities are planned and implemented in a gender sensitive and socially inclusive manner and that all implementing partners are sensitized and trained in gender and social inclusion;
- Assisting internal and annual audit exercises;
- Assisting and recording of project vehicles and equipment;
- Handle petty cash and reimbursement of petty cash bills at NPSO;
- Assist Admin and Finance Specialist as per the requirements.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Oral and written communication skills.
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, at the senior levels;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Business Management or relevant fields.
Experience:
- S/he should have at least three years of strong professional background in management, administration, auditing and related fields.
- S/he should have working experience in financial management, accounting and reporting skills as well as exposure in the administration of project and knowledge of auditing is essential.
Computer skills:
- S/he must have excellent computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point); should able to operate financial packages independently.
Language:
- S/he must have good command of English and Nepali language both written and spoken.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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