As a member of the Embassy of Switzerland and SDC programme team and in close collaboration with SDC funded projects and partners, the Finance Controller monitors and helps to promote effective and efficient use of SDC’s resources. This is done through assessment, analysis, advice and training/orientation. The person is furthermore responsible for the proper functioning of the internal control, financial information system and contract management.

Required Technical Competence

Chartered Accountant with Master’s degree (Business Administration, commerce or management); Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the area of auditing and/or financial management after completion of chartered accountancy; Good knowledge of local laws/act on taxation and fiscal federalism; Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Nepali; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Good knowledge of computer operation and different software application skills

Methodical  and Personal Competence

Result oriented; Pronounced analytical abilities; Independent and ‘out of the box’ thinking; Process design; Methods and knowledge of Project Cycle Management; Meticulous working style; Assertiveness/self-responsibility/independence; Ability to cope with stress

Willing to accept a wide spectrum of tasks; Sensitivity and experience in the areas of gender and social inclusion.

Social Qualification/Competence

Ability to work in a team/ability to network; Negotiation skills; Advisory and coaching skills; Ability to deal with criticism and conflicts.

Detailed job description: Finance Controller (PDF, 659.0 kB)

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 30 June 2021 through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch or through post. Please clearly mark “Application for Finance Controller” on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head Personnel and Administration (Chancery) P.O. Box 113 Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons. 

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community).

Expected qualifications and competencies of the consultant/s

This announcement is for a team of consultants, whether individuals or organisation(s), which can provide adequate qualifications and a mix of national and international expertise to conduct this assignment.

The following qualifications are envisaged.

• At least 10 years’ relevant experience project planning, development and review, for SDC or other donor agencies and international development organisations;
• Expertise in the design and implementation of baseline studies; and demonstrated abilities in monitoring and evaluation, including in the development of sound logical frameworks and theories of change. Excellent analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) and strong ability to communicate and summarise this analysis in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and logically plan development projects, including in the field of TVET and/or institutions development/reform.
• Good network and ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of public and private stakeholders in Nepal.
• Experience of conducting and/or projection of  CBA/CEA of any projects/program/sector;
• Excellent written and spoken English and Nepali;
• Good interpersonal skills and time management.
• A strong sensitivity and responsiveness to bring forward and deal with poverty, gender and social inclusion issues.

 Submission guidelines

The interested applicant(s) with relevant expertise and experience is/are asked to submit:

• A concept note (max. 20 pages) outlining the approach and methodology for the project design and baseline data collection, as well a work plan/timetable for the assignment including the role clarity of the national consultants (if applicable).
• Updated CVs from the international and national consultants proposed
• A detailed budget, including all costs related to the assignment.

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to SDC Nepal kathmandu@eda.admin.ch with the clearly marked indication "Consultancy for the preparation of the baseline and ProDoC for a new SDC project in TVET" written in the subject. Only complete submissions will be taken into consideration and phone calls will not be entertained.

The application deadline is 17 June 2021, 7:00 AM (GMT+5:45).  The results from the selection process will be communicated by 15 July 2021.  

Detailed terms of reference (PDF, 677.0 kB, English)