Emergency Finance Officer

Posiiton: Emergency Finance Officer
Location: Kathmandu with frequent travel to project working areas
Position Status: Full-time, Contract

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

The Program Summary

On 26 August 2026, a glacier and rockfall avalanche near the Rasuwagadhi border triggered a catastrophic debris-flow flood along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli corridor, severely affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, districts. Search and rescue operations led by NDRRMA and other responders are ongoing. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, injuries, displacement, and extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. Thousands of affected people are facing critical shortages of shelter, water, food, and sanitation supplies. Mercy Corps Nepal is responding to the disaster supporting the affected families with immediate relief and enabling recovery.

The Position (General Position Summary)

The Emergency Finance Officer is responsible for supporting day to day financial operations of the emergency response project ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with Mercy Corps Nepal policiesand regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for processing payments, managing bank-related activities, maintaining accurate accounting records in the financial system, and supporting month-end reconciliations and work closely with partner organization ensuring financial management of partner organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities
The specific duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Finance Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

• Manage day to day financial operations of the project ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps Nepal policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare cash flows, monitor project expenditures, and ensure sufficient liquidity for field operations.
• Process payments, advances and settlements and maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Manage bank-related correspondence including signatory updates and other communication.
• Conduct day-to-day data entries into Accounting Software Navigator, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• File all vouchers and supporting documents and support proper maintenance of project-related files archive.
• Review partner/sub-recipient Fund Transfer requests and reconcile with partner financial reports and Navigator data.
• Prepare photocopies, scans, and other required supporting documents for monthly reporting packages to HQ Finance.
• Ensure financial management of partner organization and support on financial management capacity building.

COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Support internal and external audits.

COORDINATION AND REPORTING

• Conduct regular budget monitoring and provides budget Vs expenses analysis to the emergency response coordinator.
• Support the Interim Senior Finance and Compliance Coordinator in preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and donor financial documentation.
• Participate in project planning, coordination meetings and emergency response activities as required.
• Prepare monthly Cash and Bank Reconciliations and get them approved and filed as required.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Interim Senior Finance and Compliance Coordinator

Works Directly With: Emergency Response Coordinator and project technical partner team members as required.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/ financial management or a relevant business field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting. Working experience with I/NGOs is preferred.
• Knowledge of GoN tax regulations, VAT, and TDS requirements.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and financial/accounting software.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• Experience in emergency response or disaster management is preferred.

Success Factors

A successful Finance officer should have a clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines, and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem-solving and simultaneous attention to detail are essential.

S/he will have proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results, with an ability and willingness to remain mobile for short-term and/or long-term as necessary within the region, based on programmatic needs. An ability to work independently and as part of a team, with curiosity about and sensitivity to new cultures, a desire and ability to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, and a great sense of humor.

The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Kathmandu, Nepal and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

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