Job Opening Announcement by Swisscontact Nepal
Swisscontact, a business-oriented independent foundation for international development cooperation, active in 36 countries with over 1,400 employees, has announced job vacancies in Nepal. The positions up for grabs are for a Portfolio Manager, a Market Manager, and a Finance Officer (CASA)-1.
The Portfolio Manager role is aimed at supporting the planning and implementation of specific projects of Swisscontact Nepal, leading the development of new projects, and managing and expanding the portfolio in Nepal and the region. This position requires an advanced degree in management or a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Market Systems Development or Private Sector Development.
The Market Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of their assigned sector, including strategic direction, reporting, budgeting, impact measurement, and knowledge management. This role reports to the Country Manager, CAM, Nepal.
The Finance Officer (CASA)-1 position is designed to ensure smooth functioning of the CASA programme through proper accounting and finance functions. The required education for this role is a Chartered Accountant or at least a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting or finance. The required experience is at least 3 to 4 years in the accounting/finance field, preferably in the development cooperation field with donor agencies.
The CASA programme, funded by DFID, aims to demonstrate the benefits of increased sustainable investment in agribusinesses with smallholder supply chains. It seeks to enable the involvement of poorer smallholders in those supply chains, contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, create decent jobs, and catalyze sustainable improvements in incomes for smallholder farmers. Additionally, the CASA programme also aims to contribute to food and nutrition security, gender equality, and climate change resilience.
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from women and disadvantaged groups. Applications are invited for these positions, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process. To apply, submit a current CV with a cover letter to [email protected] on or before 20 February 2018.
The duty station for the Finance Officer is Swisscontact Country Office, Kupondole, Lalitpur. The Portfolio Manager, Market Manager, and Finance Officer (CASA)-1 positions do not explicitly state the duty station in the provided search results.
It is important to note that Swisscontact shall not entertain any phone enquiries or other solicitations for these positions. For more detailed job descriptions and other requirements, visit the Swisscontact website.
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