Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Reference: Nepal Health Sector Support Programme (NHSSP)
Contract type: Full time, fixed term contract
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: Friday, 19 March, 2021
Nepal Health Sector Support Programme (NHSSP) is a technical assistance programme to the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), funded with UK Aid, designed to support the goals of Nepal Health Sector Strategy (2015/16 - 2020/21) and contribute to the MoHP’s efforts to provide quality health services leaving no-one behind. It is implemented by a consortium led by Options, with HERD International and Oxford Policy Management.
The programme is based in several locations Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Family Welfare Division (FWD), Management Division, and Oasis Building, Patan Dhoka. The position will be based in Oasis Building – Patan Dhoka, focusing the post holder’s support on this office and activities in it.
The main duties will include managing incoming mail, phone calls, greeting visitors; updating contact records, support with filing and copying; supervising office building and equipment maintenance; logistics for meetings, events and training; programme logistics and other tasks arising in line with the role. The main objective of the role is to ensure smooth operation of the office.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Bachelor’s in business studies, social sciences, or a related field
3 years’ experience in logistics, administration in donor-funded programmes
Proficiency in MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email software
Experience drafting and typing letters in Nepali
Managing events
Fluency in spoken and written English
Willingness to travel within Nepal
Commitment to equal opportunities
Fluency in written and spoken English
Applicants must have the right to work in Nepal
Interested candidates are requested to click here to apply for the position.