Background


The goal of the Microenterprise Development Programme (MEDEP) is to contribute to the poverty reduction and employment generation efforts of the Government of Nepal (GoN) through micro-entrepreneurship development. This approach is in line with the strategy of the GoN’s periodic plans.

During the fourth phase of MEDEP, 73,000 new micro entrepreneurs will be created (30,000 with MEDEP resources, 32,000 by MEDPA and 11,000 Local Bodies) with particular focus on supporting households that are living below the national poverty line, women and the socially excluded, by strengthening the national system to support the establishment of micro-enterprise start-ups. This will be achieved by building the capacities of government at central and local levels to develop and implement policies for the support of micro-entrepreneurship, as well as by strengthening access to markets, finance and business development services.

Building on its experience of 14 years of providing support to micro-entrepreneurs in Nepal, MEDEP will create micro-enterprises indirectly, by mentoring, supporting  and strengthening the GoN’s Micro Enterprise Development for Poverty Alleviation (MEDPA). The programme will be implemented in partnership with central and local government institutions, as well as by supporting non-government and private sector organisations. MEDEP’s outcome therefore will not be limited to just creating new entrepreneurs. Its main contribution will instead be to endow Nepal with a sustainable institutional setup for the delivery and support of entrepreneurship even after the end of the programme.

MEDEP will also support peace and stability in Nepal, by significantly contributing to addressing poverty and social exclusion, which are among the root causes of conflict in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager and in consultation with NPD/MOI, DCSI, CSIDB and Portfolio Managers of MEDEP, the AFM is responsible for:
  • Assess the implementation status of DDC fiduciary risk reduction action plan in relation to the implementation of MEDEP and MEDPA activities;
  • Provide necessary training, and capacity building programme (based on fiduciary risk reduction action plan) to DDC staff associated for the implementation of MEDEP and MEDPA programme;
  • Periodically review the status of  capacity gap of DDC  and provide necessary recommendation  to programme management and MOI;
  • Provide inputs on developing/revising common guidelines for MEDEP, MEDPA and MEDF; 
  • Act as a representative member of MEDEP to assist MOI for bidding process and selection of Business Development Service Providing Organisation (BDSPO/NGO) for both MEDEP and MEDPA and co-ordinate with DEDC/MEDF for final selection and sub-contracting programme to selected BDSPOs/NGOs;
  • Supervising records on financial accounts, personnel, procurement and inventory of MEDEP, MEDPA and MEDF.
  • Supervising financial and administrative work and the team for smooth implementation of the MEDEP and MEDPA programmes;
  • Ensure  quarterly financial reports and annual inventory report are submitted to UNDP and MOI.
  • Prepare annual and quarterly work plans in consultation with NPM and programme team.
  • Arrange Programme Executive Board meeting and review and ensure all necessary document are prepare and circulated to Programme Board members;
  • Monitoring the advances provided to field and  provide necessary training to the field based Programme/ Finance/Administrative staffs in the areas of financial and administrative management;
  • Managing annual audit exercise and ensure that all audit action plans/recommendation are implemented within prescribed timeline;
  • Conduct variance analysis of budget delivered against planned activities at the end of each quarter 
  • Ensure that gender and social inclusion concept and principles are internalised in the programme by all staff, government organisations, DEDC members, BDSPOs, DMEGAs, PB members and other partner organisations and prepare Gender and Social Inclusive programmes, activities and budgets.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional competencies:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, at the senior levels;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
  • In-depth knowledge on development and gender and social inclusion issues;
  • Oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Should have a Masters Degree in Business Management, Finance/ Accounts or relevant fields
  • Chartered Accountant preferred.
 Experiences:
  • S/he should have at least Seven years of relevant work experience;
  • Candidate should possess excellent skills in Audit, Public Financial Management, financial accounting and administrative management.   
  Computer Skills:
  • S/he must have excellent skills in computers (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Accounting Software, etc)
  • Should be able to operate financial packages independently.
 Language:
  • S/he must have excellent written and spoken command of English and Nepali.