Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Nepal Health Sector Support Programme (NHSSP) is a technical assistance programme to the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), funded with UK Aid, designed to support the goals of Nepal Health Sector Strategy (2015/16 - 2020/21) and contribute to the MoHP’s efforts to provide quality health services leaving no-one behind. It is implemented by a consortium led by Options Consultancy Limited, with HERD International and Oxford Policy Management.

The aim of the Administration and Finance Officer role is to enable the effective operation of the NHSSP programme by ensuring smooth operation of the office. This will include administrative tasks such as managing the email and document filing system, managing incoming calls, welcoming visitors and supporting with office maintenance and security.

There will also be responsibility for inventory management, logistics support and procurement, along with accounting and finance support. This will include collecting, tracking and processing invoices, compliance with financial policy and controls, preparing forecasts, reconciliations and preparation of monthly accounts.

The post holder will work closely with the Office Manager and the central administration team; and have line management responsibility for Driver and Housekeeper staff.

• Bachelors in Business Administration with Major in Accounts (minimum)
• 5 years’ experience administration, finance and accounts in Bilateral Programme and NGO/INGOs
• Good knowledge of legal and taxation laws
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organising
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Negotiation
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Applicants must have the right to live and to work in Nepal
• Ability to travel within Nepal as required
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• UK Aid / NHSSP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including under-represented groups, specifically women and people with disabilities.
• You must have the right to work in Nepal

• Closing date for applications: 19 January 2021
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).