Join us, secure your future !!

Joint Venture of Civil Informatics and Solutions P. Ltd. (CIAS) and
MEH Consultant (P) Ltd. (MEH)

The CIAS-MEH Consortium invites applications from qualified and motivated Nepali nationals for various positions under the Municipal Revenue Enhancement Project (MunRev) Phase 1. This is at the bidding stage, and we strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from disadvantaged groups.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field;
  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, Governance, Development Management, or Municipal Finance or relevant field.
  • PhD in a relevant field highly desirable.

Requirement:

  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in municipal governance, revenue enhancement, public financial management, or local government reform in Donor Funded assignments.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects—preferably donor-funded assignments (e.g., World Bank, ADB, GIZ, USAID, UNDP, DFID, SDC EU etc.).
  • Take overall responsibility for municipal revenue financial and administrative management.
  • Lead on relationship and stakeholder management as the public face of the programme
  • Facilitate the development of annual plan of operations, annual budgets, semi-annual and annual progress reports etc.
  • Coordinate with ministry, other government agencies, and local governments
  • Ensure smooth operation of the project by providing necessary support to all municipal revenue team members, local units, and partner organizations
  • Ensure that municipal revenue staff of all components and at various levels work as a team to achieve results in a coordinated and synergistic manner.
  • Promote and enable effective GESI mainstreaming in the substance of the project, the delivery approach, the organizational culture and communication practices
  • Provide support towards regular steering committee meetings
  • Ensure synergies between municipal revenue and other programmes as well as coordination with other donor programmes
  • Line-manage the team with direct reporting arrangements as agreed with PCU coordinator and SDC
  • Provide inputs into programme management and undertake quality assurance (QA) on technical areas across municipal revenue
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Donor and maintain overall responsibility for informal and formal reporting to counterparts with support from the member secretary of Steering Committee, Deputy Team Leader cum Project Coordination and Liaison Manager, Governance and Service Delivery Adviser, PFM Adviser and Admin/Finance Manager
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project workplans, oversee budgets, and ensure timely delivery of results.
  • Strong skills in results-based management, reporting, and performance monitoring.
  • In-depth knowledge of municipal revenue systems, public sector reforms, fiscal decentralization, and service delivery improvement.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance on policy, institutional, and financial reform at the local government level.
  • Strong experience in working with local governments, national agencies, civil society, and development partners.
  • Excellent skills in facilitation, negotiation, and capacity building.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field;
  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, Governance, Development Management, or Municipal Finance

Requirement:

  • Adhere to GESI standards in the workplace and support an inclusive organisational culture, provide strategic and technical advice on GESI mainstreaming across the project, develop a GESI Strategy and Action Plan
  • At least 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination, municipal governance, or development program implementation in Donor Funded assignments.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years in a deputy leadership or project management role, ideally within donor-funded or government-led.
  • Demonstrated experience in liaising with government agencies, local authorities, and development partners.
  • Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations of complex, multi-component projects.
  • Experience in developing workplans, tracking progress, preparing reports, and ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
  • Skilled in identifying and addressing implementation bottlenecks and facilitating timely decision-making.
  • Strong experience in coordinating across government ministries, municipalities, and partner organizations.
  • Ability to maintain productive relationships and ensure effective communication and alignment among stakeholders.
  • Experience organizing and facilitating coordination meetings, workshops, and joint planning sessions.
  • Understanding of municipal finance, revenue mobilization strategies, public sector reforms, and local governance systems.
  • Knowledge of institutional strengthening and capacity building approaches for local governments.
  • Strong leadership, team coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Contribute to strategic communications and policy influencing.
  • Ability to support the Team Leader in overseeing team performance and ensuring cross-functional collaboration.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field;
  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy, Governance, Development Management, or Municipal Finance
  • PhD in a relevant field highly desirable.

Requirement:

  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in governance, local government reform, public sector service delivery, or institutional development in Donor Funded assignments.
  • Work under the overall guidance of Team Leader.
  • Support the Steering Committee in analysing information on emerging governance issues providing operationally relevant governance and institutional support and participate in cross-sectoral team working on the Municipal Revenue project
  • Liaison with other development partner initiatives to take stock of and keep abreast of revenue reforms at the local level
  • Ensure collaboration, cooperation and knowledge exchange between and among municipalities
  • Improve the effectiveness of Municipal Revenue contribution to capacity building based on enhanced relationship between local governments and civil society
  • Develop and implement systems for GESI mainstreaming in all activities under Municipal Revenue
  • Develop GESI and GRB guidelines, capacity building programs, tools, evidence products and policy material as relevant
  • Undertake GESI analysis of project approaches
  • Monitor progress on GESI and GRB initiatives, identify bottlenecks and support the Project team mediate and make course corrections
  • Conduct consultative meetings and discussions with the officials of relevant government agencies at all levels
  • Regularly engage with civil society organisations to inform them of the project and identify opportunities for partnership and learning
  • Maintain oversight of regional and global developments on municipal service delivery and revenue administration
  • Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Team Leader
  • Promote GESI standards in the workplace and support an inclusive organisational culture
  • Develop annual plan of operations, annual budgets, semi-annual and annual progress reports etc in coordination with the Team Leader
  • Support in the day-to-day coordination of the project at PCU working closely with GoN representatives and the project technical assistance team.
  • Review and analyze on regular basis the overall progress, issues, and challenges on implementation of federalism in Nepal, PFM, fiscal federalism and provide inputs to the PCU.
  • Identify the pertaining issues on federalism including political economy and support the project to facilitate governance dialogues among the federal, provincial, and local governments accordingly.
  • Provide technical support to PCU, in the development and implementation of Annual Strategic Implementation Plan and Budget. Provide technical support to PCU in the organizing of NSC and PCU meetings
  • Proven track record working with municipalities, government agencies, and/or development partners on governance and service improvement initiatives.
  • Experience advising or supporting municipal revenue enhancement strategies or local service delivery performance frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of decentralization, intergovernmental relations, and public accountability systems.
  • Experience in supporting the development of municipal governance frameworks, policy reform, and capacity building of local institutions.
  • Proven ability to assess and improve municipal service delivery models, including efficiency, quality, and citizen satisfaction.
  • Experience promoting citizen engagement, social accountability, and participatory governance mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-level policy advice and technical assistance to government counterparts.
  • Strong skills in institutional analysis, governance assessments, and the development of strategic action plans.
  • Familiarity with results-based management, governance indicators, and M&E systems related to public service delivery.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration,
  • Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management, Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics
  • Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIPFA is a strong asset.
  • PhD in a relevant field highly desirable.

Requirement:

    • Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in public financial management, municipal finance, or budget planning and execution, preferably within the public sector or donor-funded assignments.
    • Generate good understanding of the Constitution of Nepal in relation to LG revenue rights and responsibilities, Financial Procedure and Fiscal Responsibility Laws and applicable laws of LGs, Local Government Operations Act, Intergovernmental Arrangement Act, LISA and FRRAP related directives, Divisible Revenue related laws and directives, Consolidated Fund/Treasury Operations and Cash Flow Management related laws and documents, and other related policies
    • Identify gaps in all inter-governmental fiscal transfer, if any, and recommend areas for support and interventions from municipal revenue
    • Develop a list of possible actions/activities required for meeting the identified gaps as the support and interventions of municipal
    • Support and provide guidance to Municipal Programme Coordinator in OSR mobilization, technical feedback, and systems development to achieve the project’s objectives
    • Support and provide guidance on GRB, mainstreaming GESI into revenue administration, GESI analysis methodologies, and strategic links between PFM and women’s economic empowerment and gender equality and social inclusion
    • Support Team Leader in preparing annual budget and programmes
    • Provide technical support to the steering committee in relation to fiscal transfers, divisible funds and their reporting mechanisms.
    • Proven experience working with local governments, municipalities, or decentralized entities on financial reform, revenue enhancement, or capacity building.
    • Experience supporting or advising on PFM reform strategies, financial policy development, or fiscal decentralization.
    • Strong understanding of PFM systems, including budget formulation, execution, financial reporting, internal controls, and auditing standards.
    • Expertise in municipal revenue generation tools, such as local taxation, user fees, land/asset management, and intergovernmental fiscal transfers.
    • Knowledge of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) and other public-sector financial tools.
    • Demonstrated ability to deliver technical assistance and capacity development for municipal finance staff and local institutions.
    • Experience developing training modules, conducting workshops, and providing hands-on mentoring to public officials.
    • Strong analytical skills to assess financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements to municipal financial practices.
    • Ability to support the development of medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEF), revenue improvement plans, and performance-based budgeting.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent
  • Professional qualification (ACCA or CA) required

Requirement:

  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and administration, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role on donor-funded assignments.
  • Proven experience in managing project budgets, disbursements, and financial reporting in compliance with donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU, World Bank, GIZ, SDC, ADB, EU).
  • Lead on municipal revenue financial management and all financial transaction within the framework of the project document
  • Support to prepare annual project plans and budgets, conduct timely reviews, analyse progress/results and undertake necessary revisions
  • Experience in overseeing procurement, contracts, logistics, and office administration in a donor-funded context.
  • Thorough understanding of international donor financial rules and guidelines, including cost principles, budget controls, allowable costs, and audit standards.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, quarterly reports, and donor-specific financial documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and financial audit processes.
  • Ability to oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including asset management, travel logistics, procurement, and office systems.
  • Monitor project expenditures and take necessary actions to ensure that expenses stay within acceptable limits
  • Experience in human resource administration, including staff payroll, contracts, and compliance with labor laws.
  • Proficiency in accounting and financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, SUN Systems).
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project management tools and electronic document management systems.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field is required.
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, or a closely related discipline is highly preferred.

Requirement:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in knowledge management, learning, or documentation, preferably within local governance, public financial management, or municipal development projects; Donor Funded assignments or International Organization.
  • Experience working in donor-funded or government reform projects, especially involving municipal revenue enhancement, is an asset.
  • Proven experience in developing, managing, and maintaining knowledge platforms, lesson-learning systems, or knowledge-sharing events.
  • Demonstrated ability to capture, organize, and disseminate knowledge products such as best practices, case studies, policy briefs, and toolkits.
  • Experience in establishing or managing knowledge repositories, document libraries, or online learning systems.
  • Familiarity with municipal systems, decentralization, and local government service delivery frameworks.
  • Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for knowledge sharing, including SharePoint, Google Workspace, Trello, or other content management and collaboration systems.
  • Basic skills in data visualization, graphic design, or multimedia content development are a plus.
  • Ability to coordinate with M&E teams to align knowledge outputs with learning agendas.
  • Ability to synthesize technical content into user-friendly knowledge products for various stakeholders, including municipal officials, donors, and community stakeholders.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for leading learning sessions, knowledge fairs, or peer exchanges.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Management or a related field;
  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Development Studies, Local Governance, or a related discipline is highly preferred.

Requirement:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in local governance, municipal development, or public sector program coordination, preferably in decentralization or revenue enhancement initiatives.
  • Experience in coordinating multiple municipalities or managing cluster-based service delivery is essential.
  • Prior involvement in donor-funded assignments/International Organization or government reform programs focused on local revenue mobilization is an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities in multiple municipalities, ensuring effective implementation of project activities.
  • Experience in developing and tracking municipal workplans, facilitating joint planning, and supporting capacity-building efforts.
  • Ability to troubleshoot challenges and escalate issues to higher management in a timely and effective manner.
  • Solid understanding of municipal revenue sources, fiscal decentralization, and local government systems.
  • Familiarity with property tax, business licensing, service fees, and other local revenue instruments.
  • Understanding of governance frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and municipal service delivery models.
  • Strong experience engaging with municipal officials, community leaders, and technical staff at the local level.
  • Excellent facilitation and coordination skills to promote peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across municipalities.
  • Ability to compile regular reports, track implementation progress, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Experience using basic project management and reporting tools.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to municipalities within the assigned cluster.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to local government strengthening.

Qualification:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering;
  • Master’s Degree in IT Management, Digital Transformation, Data Science, or a related field is highly preferred.
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified, Cisco, Oracle, AWS, Certified Digital Transformation Officer) are an added advantage.

Requirement:

    • Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in IT system administration, software implementation, or digital transformation, preferably in the public sector or donor-funded assignments or International Organization.
    • Proven experience supporting or implementing digital solutions for municipal services, revenue systems, tax collection, or financial management systems.
    • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, data management, cloud platforms, network administration, and cybersecurity.
    • Experience with municipal digital platforms, such as e-tax systems, GIS-based revenue mapping, electronic licensing, or digital billing systems.
    • Familiarity with ERP systems, open-source tools, or custom municipal management software.
    • Ability to assist in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of digital platforms to improve revenue collection and service delivery.
    • Experience in user training, technical support, and system troubleshooting for municipal staff.
    • Competence in documenting system processes, user manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Experience working with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools to inform decision-making.
    • Familiarity with dashboards, reporting tools, and data integration for performance monitoring.
    • Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
    • Capacity to work effectively with municipal staff, external vendors, and project partners.

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration;
  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Financial Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred.

Requirement:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or public financial management, preferably within local government, municipalities, or donor-funded assignments or international Organization.
  • Experience handling project financial transactions, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial control systems.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses.
  • Knowledge of budget tracking and expenditure monitoring.
  • Proficiency in accounting and financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, Sage, or relevant local software).
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with donor financial regulations and government financial procedures.
  • Experience preparing timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support audit processes and liaise with auditors.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
  • Master’s degree is highly preferable.

Requirement:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in administrative support, office coordination, secretarial work, storekeeping, inventory control, vehicle supervision, or logistics coordination, preferably within donor-funded assignment or international organizations.
  • Experience managing office correspondence, scheduling, document filing, daily office operations, handling calls, visitor management, and office supplies procurement.
  • Skilled in maintaining efficient filing systems and records management.
  • Experience maintaining accurate stock records, handling procurement logistics, receiving, inspecting, and safely storing goods and materials.
  • Proficient in maintaining stock registers, conducting physical stock counts, and knowledge of inventory control procedures and store security measures.
  • Experience overseeing vehicle maintenance, scheduling, utilization, and managing driver schedules, fuel tracking, vehicle logbooks and divers overtime claim.
  • Ability to coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, and ensure compliance with pollution control and emission testing requirements.
  • Responds promptly to accidents or medical emergencies in accordance with the Safety and Security Plan
  • Experience managing vehicle renewal processes, including documentation and regulatory compliance.
  • Responsible for managing accidental and medical insurance for office staff, as well as vehicle insurance, including liaising with insurance companies to process claims.
  • Experience in scrap management and auction/disposal according to organizational policies and legal requirements and close coordination with government agencies and Donor.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and familiarity with basic office equipment (photocopiers, printers, fax machines).
  • Ability to interact professionally with project staff, municipal officials, and external stakeholders. team.

Qualification:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
  • Master’s degree is highly preferable.

Requirement:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in administrative, human resources, and financial support roles, preferably within donor-funded assignments or international organizations.
  • Proven experience in project support functions including office administration, HR management, financial management record keeping, and basic financial operations.
  • Proficient in bookkeeping, voucher preparation, petty cash handling, and basic accounting entries.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare financial reports, assist with budget tracking, and ensure compliance with donor financial procedures.
  • Familiarity with financial documentation standards and audit preparedness.
  • Capable of managing day-to-day office operations including correspondence, scheduling and filing.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Experience using financial/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or similar systems) is an asset.
  • Solid understanding of HR procedures, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and performance management.
  • Experience in maintaining HR records, updating personnel files, and supporting audits and donor reviews.
  • Familiarity with international HR standards and donor compliance requirements.
  • Sound knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices, with a commitment to confidentiality and high ethical standards.
  • Strong ability to interact effectively with project teams, vendors, service providers, and external partners.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills in a multicultural, fast-paced work environment.

Qualification:

  • Minimum 10/SLC/SEE Pass is required.

Requirement:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of driving experience, preferably with donor-funded assignments; or international organizations.
  • Proven experience driving in urban and rural settings, including challenging road conditions.
  • Sound knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to maintain vehicle logbooks, track fuel consumption, and ensure timely servicing and cleanliness of vehicles.
  • Familiarity with road traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and first aid is an asset.
  • Assist with delivery/collection of documents, mail, and small office supplies when required.
  • Support in loading and unloading project materials, and ensuring goods are transported securely.
  • High level of reliability, honesty, and punctuality.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, as needed.
  • Physically fit and alert, with a strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
  • Willingness to travel frequently, including to remote areas, and stay overnight when required.
  • Familiarity with basic vehicle documentation, registration, and insurance renewal processes is a plus.

CIAS-MEH Consortium is committed to workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination in favor of women, Dalit, Janajati, Terai/Madhesh, and other minority communities. 

For detailed requirements, visit: https://cias.com.np/site/career

Interested candidates may send CV, testimonials and contact details  to: info@cias.com.np or info.mehconsultants@gmail.com