1. Position: Finance and Administration Officer
2. Duty Station: Biratnagar
3. The main responsibilities are:

• Preparation and Controlling of vouchers for all banking transactions, recording of banking transactions in RERA E-bank system. collect original VAT invoices. TDS deduction on payment if/when required.
• Support in setting-up the office in Biratnagar and making it operational (eg. ensuring provision of required hardware and support-services, establishing a filing-system. organizing work-stations for staff, coordinating support-staff, etc.)
• Organization of office, coordination and steering of activities in the area of administration, procurement of materials, goods and services.
• Support national and international experts, visitors and consultants with all issues related to administration.
• Assist in preparation of contracts in coordination with Sr. Finance Officer and Administration Officer of Kathmandu.
• Make and prepare payments as by the regulations of GIZ Nepal.
• Support the budget-planning for the provincial office.
• Supporting program staff to organize workshops/ seminars, trainings, meetings and any other program including logistics support for preparation/implementation and assist in planning and documentation of the same.
• Support in arrangement of field visits, travel logistics and settlement of travel accounts like travel advance, check invoices, reimbursement etc.
• Maintain filing system in accordance with GIZ rules, regulation and data management System.
• Oversee vehicle management and maintain service & maintenance of office vehicles, maintain log book, legal documents of vehicle like blue book renewal.
• Responsible for Petty cash handling.
• Act as security focal point and contact person for the field office of RERA.
• Coordinate with IT unit of the Country Office and support in IT related issues.
• Responsible for maintaining RERA assets/inventories and their insurance in coordination with Administration Officer of Kathmandu.

• At least 10 years of total working experience in finance an administration with 5 years with donor funded projects/ programmes
• Good understanding of Government of Nepal's tax regulations and policies.
• Ability to work with project staff, government counterparts, implementing partners and vendors.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali (both written and verbal)

• Master's degree in management, economics, humanities, public administration, business studies/ business administration, etc.

Interested candidates are requested to send a completed application including CV and two referees to the Renewable Energy for Rural Areas (RE. programme via email at rera@giz.de by 23 February 2018. Only applications sent by email will be accepted. Please write in the subject line while applying by position: for "Ref. Nr. -18001: Finance and Administration Officer"

1. The salary and social benefits will correspond to the rules applicable to GIZ national personnel in Nepal. Especially from the candidates from underprivileged castes and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
2. Only short listed candidates will be called for written test and interview. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any rearm whatsoever.