National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN) is national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities. It has been consistently working for promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities since 1993 in Nepal. NFDN is looking for a highly experienced and qualified person for various positions as below:<\/p>\n
1. Project Coordinator (Advocacy) \u2013 1<\/strong> Interested candidates are requested to visit the website of NFDN www.nfdn.org.np and go through the detail TOR\/Job description and required qualifications and send application mentioning expected salary and updated CV including 2 referees with contact number and e-mail address to vacancy@nfdn.org.np no later than July 6, 2025.<\/strong> NFDN reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the whole recruitment process and reject any application without giving any reasons whatsoever. Details of the position and TOR\/JD is as below:<\/strong> Organizational Background:<\/strong> Position Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Purpose:<\/strong> Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong> Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:<\/strong> Key Competencies<\/strong> TOR Finance Officer<\/strong> Position Summary:<\/strong> General Duties and Responsibilities of Finance Officer.<\/strong> Qualification, experiences and skills requirements:<\/strong> Key Competencies<\/strong> NFDN follows the organization policies and guidelines including safeguarding and anti-corruption policies and ensures compliance to all aspects of the Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures. NFDN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. NFDN always encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in its program and plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN) is national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities. It has been consistently working for promoting and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"url":"","client":"","location":"","start_date":"","end_date":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-vacancy"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.2","language":"ne","enabled_languages":["en","ne"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"ne":{"title":false,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":7,"label":"News"},{"value":37,"label":"Vacancy"}]},"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"NFDN Nepal","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/author\/nfdnadmin\/"},"comment_info":"","category_info":[{"term_id":7,"name":"News","slug":"news","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":7,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":410,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":7,"category_count":410,"category_description":"","cat_name":"News","category_nicename":"news","category_parent":0},{"term_id":37,"name":"Vacancy","slug":"vacancy","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":37,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":41,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":37,"category_count":41,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Vacancy","category_nicename":"vacancy","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14890"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14893,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14890\/revisions\/14893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfdn.org.np\/ne\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n2. Finance Officer -1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandidates applying for this position must be comply with NFDN policies and guidelines including safeguarding and anti-corruption policies and ensure compliance to all aspects of the Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, abuse and harassment policies and associated standards and procedures.<\/p>\n
\nTOR of Project Coordinator<\/strong>
\nPosition Title :<\/strong> Project Coordinator (Advocacy)
\nProject :<\/strong> Collective Action for Disability Rights in Nepal
\nDuration :<\/strong> Full-time position for the project period ( with annual renewal based on performance Evaluation)
\nDuty Station :<\/strong> NFDN Central Office, Kathmandu (with travel to provinces)
\nReport to :<\/strong> Administrative Manager<\/p>\n
\nThe National Federation of the Disabled Nepal (NFDN) is an umbrella organization of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Nepal. NFDN works to promote the rights, inclusion, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities through advocacy, awareness, capacity building, and networking at national, provincial, and local levels.
\nNFDN is implementing a five-year project titled \u201cCollective Action for Disability Rights in Nepal- CADiR\u201d in consortium partnership with Nepal Association of the Blind (NAB), Parents Federation of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PFPID), and Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) with support from Atlas Alliances. NFDN is leading the Monitoring &Evaluation (M&E) role of this consortium project.<\/p>\n
\nThe Project Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the effective implementation of the CADiR project activities at the federal and provincial levels under the guidance of the Administrative Manager. The role entails ensuring that the project is delivered as planned effectively, efficiently, and in a cost-sensitive manner to achieve the project objectives. The PC will lead the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, documentation, and integration of good practices and learning. Additionally, the PC will serve as the lead focal point for the consortium on thematic areas related to human rights and organizational development.<\/p>\n
\n1. Provide overall day-to-day management of the CADiR project in partnership with FFO Norway (Atlas Alliance), under the supervision of the Administrative Manager
\n2. Ensure effective, efficient, and value-for-money project delivery including planning, activity implementation, monitoring, and coordination.
\n3. Facilitate for monitoring and evaluation framework and provide technical support for project monitoring, reviews, and follow-up actions.
\n4. Ensure timely and budget-compliant implementation of all project activities in accordance with partner agreements, result framework and approved plans.
\n5. Prepare detailed project implementation plans and oversee the execution of project activities at all levels.
\n6. Organize and facilitate required training sessions, workshops, and orientation programs as per project needs.
\n7. Strengthen the capacities of provincial units, partner organizations, and OPDs; provide technical guidance, monitor their performance, and mobilize them for provincial-level project activities.
\n8. Collect and analyze data on project implementation, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned; document key findings and generate various reports as required.
\n9. Develop articles, case studies, and success stories for publication on NFDN\u2019s website and in other communication materials.
\n10. Prepare and submit periodic project reports to project partners, NFDN leadership, and relevant government agencies in the prescribed formats.
\n11. Represent the project in various meetings and events with stakeholders as the official focal person.
\n12. Coordinate closely with project partners, consortium members, NFDN departments, government agencies, and OPDs to ensure meaningful participation and ownership.
\n13. Monitor ongoing project activities and provide timely guidance to the project team to ensure alignment with project objectives and outcomes.
\n14. Foster strong coordination and collaboration between NFDN and partner organizations for effective project delivery.
\n15. Ensure all project-related financial transactions, inventory management, and administrative processes are carried out transparently and in compliance with internal controls.
\n16. Provide technical and logistical support to the NFDN Working Committee and Administrative Manager as required.
\n17. Support the project accountant in ensuring proper financial documentation, transaction tracking, and budget compliance.
\n18. Carry out administrative and logistical tasks at the provincial level as required by the program.
\n19. Perform any other duties assigned by the Administrative Manager or General Secretary in relation to the project.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 At least Bachelor\u2019s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Management, or a related field. A specialization in Disability Studies is highly preferred.
\n\u2022 Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating and implementing development or rights-based projects.
\n\u2022 Proven experience working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), NGOs, local municipalities, and community stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Strong background in engaging with diverse impairment groups and OPDs at provincial and municipal levels.
\n\u2022 Experience in project coordination, business development, and stakeholder engagement.
\n\u2022 Solid understanding and experience in disability-inclusive development, accessibility, disability rights, and advocacy.
\n\u2022 Excellent skills in communication, documentation, coordination, and team collaboration.
\n\u2022 Proficient in both written and spoken Nepali and English.
\n\u2022 Competent in using basic computer applications, including MS Office packages, email, and internet tools.
\n\u2022 Good knowledge and understanding of disability issues, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Strategic and analytical thinking with attention to data-driven insights
\n\u2022 Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
\n\u2022 Results-oriented, adaptive, and solutions-focused approach
\n\u2022 High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
\n\u2022 Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
\n\u2022 Commitment to equity, inclusion, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities
\n\u2022 Effective team collaboration and leadership capacity.<\/p>\n
\nPosition Title<\/strong> : Finance Officer
\nProject :<\/strong> Collective Action for Disability Rights in Nepal
\nDuration :<\/strong> Full-time position for the project period ( with annual renewal based on performance Evaluation)
\nDuty Station :<\/strong> NFDN Central Office, Kathmandu (with travel to provinces)
\nReport to :<\/strong> Chief Finance Officer\/Administrative Manager<\/p>\n
\nThe Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the “Collective Action for Disability Rights” project and other relevant initiatives. This includes ensuring accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, effective budget tracking, and full compliance with organizational, partner, and donor financial policies. S\/he will work closely with the project team and the Chief Finance Officer of NFDN to ensure sound financial oversight, transparency, and accountability at both federal and provincial levels. The Finance Officer will also supervise, guide, and monitor financial activities across NFDN\u2019s central and provincial offices, including budgeting, financial planning, procurement support, and compliance with national laws and internal policies. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial reports, maintaining proper documentation, ensuring tax compliance, contributing to staff recruitment and logistics planning from a financial perspective, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen the organization\u2019s financial systems and sustainability.<\/p>\n
\nA. Financial Leadership<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lead the financial management of the assigned project and report regularly to the Treasurer, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), and Administrative Manager.
\n\u2022 Update all organizational financial transactions and report key financial data to the Executive Board and Working Committee.
\n\u2022 Monitor and support the performance of other finance staff, providing timely guidance, instructions, and feedback while reporting progress to the Treasurer, CFO, and Administrative Manager.
\n\u2022 Supervise and manage the performance of Accountants involved in the project and across NFDN\u2019s operations.
\nB. Financial Systems and Controls<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ensure a regularly updated inventory of both fixed and current assets of the organization.
\n\u2022 Develop, implement, and monitor effective financial systems, internal controls, and procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and smooth financial operations.
\n\u2022 Manage and oversee the use of the FAMAS accounting system for project-level and organizational financial transactions.
\n\u2022 Promote good governance and compliance across all financial functions of the organization.
\nC. Financial Planning and Reporting<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
\n\u2022 Coordinate the preparation of the annual organizational and project-specific budgets in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, Chief Finance Officer, Treasurer, and Administrative Manager.
\n\u2022 Prepare detailed expenditure reports and complete financial statements of the project for submission to internal and external stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Guide and coach Project Coordinators and other relevant staff to strengthen financial literacy, including budgeting and financial forecasting.
\nD. Budgeting and Donor Compliance<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ensure timely preparation of project budgets for submission to donors and partners in coordination with the CFO and Administrative Manager.
\n\u2022 Ensure the availability and legal compliance of all supporting documents related to each financial transaction, including income, expenditures, receivables, payables, and asset management, as per NFDN policies and national laws.
\n\u2022 Produce and submit financial reports to donors and partners in a timely and accurate manner, and represent the finance department in partner communications as needed.
\nE. Auditing and Compliance<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Coordinate periodic financial audits of the project in line with project agreements and NFDN financial policies.
\n\u2022 Ensure every six-month internal review of financial transactions by the registered auditor.
\n\u2022 Maintaining updated bank reconciliations and the overall financial position of NFDN.
\n\u2022 Ensure that all organizational financial transactions are audited annually in accordance with the NFDN Constitution and financial guidelines.
\nF. Logistics and Procurement Support<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Support project logistics, procurement processes, and contractual agreements in close coordination with the Project Coordinator.
\n\u2022 Manage relationships with suppliers, consultants, and professional service providers; develop and maintain an updated roster.
\n\u2022 Assess tenders and quotations from potential vendors and consultants in alignment with NFDN\u2019s procurement policy.
\nG. Coordination and Communication<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Foster strong coordination between finance, program, and administrative teams to ensure smooth financial planning and implementation.
\n\u2022 Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Board Members, project staff, donors, and external partners.
\nH. Other Duties<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Promote the principles of good financial governance within all NFDN projects and operations.
\n\u2022 Perform other financial tasks and responsibilities as assigned by CFO and Administrative Manager.
\n\u2022 Remain updated on NFDN’s Constitution, financial policies, and internal guidelines, and ensure full compliance in daily financial operations.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 At least Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Master\u2019s degree preferred.
\n\u2022 Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar financial management position, preferably in NGO\/INGO sector.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of accounting software such as FAMAS, Tally, or others.
\n\u2022 Experience with donor-funded project financial management and reporting.
\n\u2022 Familiarity with Nepali tax rules, financial regulations, and compliance issues.
\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
\n\u2022 Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure.
\n\u2022 Having experience of working with OPDs, NGOs, municipalities and local communities.
\n\u2022 Good experience of working with different impairment groups\/OPDs at province & municipal level.
\n\u2022 Strong communication, documentation, coordination and team-building skills.
\n\u2022 Good written and verbal communication in Nepali and English
\n\u2022 Good understanding of disability context \/ concerns and rights<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 High integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
\n\u2022 Strong organizational and time management skills.
\n\u2022 Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
\n\u2022 Knowledge or experience working on disability rights or inclusive development is an asset.
\n\u2022 Sensitivity to disability inclusion and social justice.
\n\u2022 Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
\n\u2022 High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
\n\u2022 Commitment to equity, inclusion, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities
\n\u2022 Effective team collaboration and leadership capacity.<\/p>\n