Job Description

WWF Nepal, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks applications from qualified Nepali candidates for the following full-time position. If you think you are an achiever and willing to work within a diverse team in a multicultural environment with commitment and passion for what you believe in, you are highly encouraged to apply.

Our Mission:

At WWF Nepal, we firmly believe people and nature are inextricably linked. Our mission is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a future Nepal in which people live in harmony with nature.

Our Vision:

From its origins as a small group of committed wildlife enthusiasts, WWF has grown into one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, active in over 100 countries.

Over this time, WWF’s focus has evolved from localized efforts in favor of a single species and individual habitats to an ambitious strategy to preserve biodiversity and achieve sustainable development across the globe.

WWF-Nepal envisions a prosperous Nepal, with an active and socially responsible citizenry that a greater sense of stewardship towards the environment.

Our Core Values:

We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people, partners, and communities with whom we work. Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values:

Courage: We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
Integrity: We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure we learn and evolve.
Respect: We honor the voices and knowledge of the people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
Collaboration: We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

Under the direct supervision of the Finance & Administration (F&A) Officer, Terai Arc Landscape and Conservation Programs (TALCP), the Finance and Compliance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the project finance, administration including logistics support and coordination for successful implementation of project activities complying with the applicable policies, procedures and provisions outlined in the Grant Agreement and the Project Operation Manual (POM). S/he will be based in Dolpa, with potential extended stay in upper Dolpa (Buddha and Mukporong BZUCs).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Finance and Administration Support

• Support the F&A Officer to draft service contracts, sub-grant on-boarding process, consulting agreements, and secure signatures and distribute documents to appropriate parties.
• Support for providing financial and administrative support to the field project, including travel requests, settlement, and payment processing.
• Support in arranging the proper functioning of the field project office.

2. Travel, Logistics, and Procurement facilitation

• Provide logistics assistance to the program staff responsible for travel and the workshop meeting.
• Coordinate/negotiate with vendors, transport operators, hotels, and other relevant service providers.
• Support to manage utilities, supplies, communication, maintain requisition placement, and inventory management.
• Support for vendor listing, selection, and contract management.
• Support the procurement of goods & equipment required by the program for the delivery of the project.

3. Financial Reports

• Assist the F&A Officer in following up on the acquisition of periodic financial reports as well as other deliverables from the partners and sub-grantees.
• Assist in compiling periodic financial reports of project activities implemented by the Project partners and grantees.

4. Financial Monitoring

• Capacitate and provide hands-on support to sub-grantee partners on financial management and compliance assurance.
• Support systematic documentation and management of community endowment funds.
• Support the F&A Officer to conduct financial monitoring of the sub-grantee partners.
• Alert the F&A Officer for any delay in or incomplete financial reporting or any unusual variance in financial report including overspending and reporting of unallowable expenditure, etc.

5. Human Resource (HR) Management Support

• Support the F&A Officer for human resource management, including compliance with HR policies and procedures in the project.
• Assist in maintaining employee records, including leave records and time sheets
• Maintain information and files of all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including agreements.

6. Support in implementation, including organizing meetings and workshops

• Support field staff and sub-grantees in the implementation of planned activities in the field.
• Support in organizing meetings for the project.
• Prepare minutes and ensure documentation of participants in the event.
• Reviews and checks the related bills and passes them on to the F&A Officer for payment.

7. Audit Preparation and follow up on Recommendation.

• Support the F&A Officer to carry out project audit, ensuring auditing standards.

8. Other Duties

• This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the tasks that are anticipated proactively. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary, related to project finance and compliance, according to the project's needs.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Working Relationship

Internal: Works closely with TALCP project staff and field-based partners.

External: Coordinate and engage with local implementing partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Knowledge Abachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. Knowledge of financial accounting and administration is required. Working knowledge of coaching sub-grantee partners, financial monitoring, and the Government of Nepal's policies and procedures will be an added advantage.

Experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in project implementation.

Skills and Abilities

• This position requires attention to detail, the ability to keep accurate financial records
• Ability to effectively prioritize under extreme time constraints.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field travel (over 50%) to coach, monitor, and provide follow-up support to subgrantee partners.
• Ability to trek and spend extended periods in remote high‑mountain regions, including Upper Dolpo.
• Knowledge of public financial management is desirable.
• Good coordination and communication skills in both English and Nepali; knowledge of the local Dolpo language and cultural context is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and team-player skills are essential.
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office Package.
• Sound knowledge of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.

Additional Information

Interested applicants are requested to apply for the position by 17:00 hours on April 16, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

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WWF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please join us in our mission to save life on Earth.