Switzerland: PARTNERSHIP FINANCE OFFICER

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas. It works to improve lives in terms of food and economic security, environmental stewardship and gender equality. Currently Norlha runs projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. In order to support the development of the Gender team, Norlha is looking for a:

PARTNERSHIP FINANCE OFFICER

Part-time volunteer position

This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen experience in finance, fundraising proposals and development assistance in collaboration with experts in a dynamic and well-organised NGO.

Mission and activities

• Responsibility for maintaining and further developing Partnerships financial record keeping;

• Responsible for expanding reporting systems;

• Responsibility for all financial aspects of proposals and partnership reports;

• Work collaboratively with operations and finance department;

• Establish new reporting procedures within the department and the organisation as a whole;

Candidate profile

• Hold a genuine interest in the Himalayan people and Norlha’s values;

• Experience or a qualification in accounting or finance.

• Excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and Excel in particular;

• Good speaking and writing skills in English and also in French;

• Highly committed, independent and dependable, good interpersonal skills;

Norlha offers

• Solid experience and strengthening of financial skills;

• Working with a vibrant network of enthusiastic and motivated team members;

• Free training in several professional and general work disciplines;

• High degree of autonomy, responsibility, and ample room for initiative.

Duration: Minimum of 6 months, preferably over 12 months

Time: 50% or more

Place: Lausanne, partial home-based work possible with regular presence in the office

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid. Applicants must have the right for long term volunteering in Switzerland

Application process: Please apply by sending CV to joinus@norlha.org.

Expected start date: As soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, due to the large number of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.