Job Description
Scouting and Nepal Scouts
"The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society." Scouting & Guiding are the largest youth organizations in the world. Scouting is a grassroots educational youth movement that is truly bottom-up in its structure and approach in engaging young people from all over the world.
Nepal Scouts is founded on 1957, is now the full member of World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and world association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts (WAGGGS).
Nepal scouts today is a confederation of 70 Districts of Nepal in a network of over 64 thousand Scouts in more than twenty-five hundred local community Scout groups. Thousands of members are volunteers who support the local activities, resulting in a huge multiplier effect.
Through peer-to-peer leadership supported by adults, each local Scout group embraces the same set of values illustrated in the Scout Promise and Law. Each of our twenty-five hundred local Scout groups follows a similar system of non-formal education suited to the unique aspects of their local community.
Nepal Scouts is an independent, International, non-profit, and non-partisan organization, which serves the Nation and Scout Movement through its members. Nepal Scouts NHQ purpose is to promote unity and the understanding of Scouting's purpose and principles, while facilitating its expansion and development of the movement in all over the country.
Director, Nepal Scouts
Local hiring (Nepali Nationals only)
Reporting to: Chief Commissioner, Nepal Scouts
Location: Nepal Scouts National Headquarters, Lekhnath Marga, Lainchaur, Kathmandu
Duration: Two year & Renewable
Overall purpose
The Director is a chief administrator of Nepal Scouts, reporting to the Chief commissioner and the Executive Committee of Nepal Scouts. The person filling this position will lead National Headquarters and other staffs in all over the nation, under Nepal Scouts. Director will also play an active role as a Member Secretary of National Conference, National Council and National Executive Committee.
Role description
Key responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Director is to support the volunteers in the scouting movement as a chief administrator, providing necessary support through National Headquarters and from other provincial & local offices. The successful candidate will:
- Ensure to maintain financial transaction, proper accounting system and internal auditing.
- Play essential role to appropriate use and protect fixed & variable properties.
- Conduct the regular administration and operate the general account.
- Recommend administrative issues to the Chief Commissioner.
- Maintain the good International Relationship.
- Regular monitor and control towards different departments of NHQ.
- Ensure smooth functioning of National Headquarters.
- Provide support to develop policies for development of scouting and help concern department for implementation.
- Ensure effective implementation of the decisions of the National Council/National Executive Committee, Chief Commissioner and other relevant Committees.
- Prepare different proposals and reports to present at National Executive Committee and National Council.
- Prepare a report on appointment, transfer and promotion of staff and present it at national Executive Committee
- Ensure timely audit of the Accounts
- Ensure effective internal and external Communication.
- Ensure the proper functioning of all departments of Nepal Scouts.
- Ensure and manage Awards and appointment letters, etc.
- Approve the leaves/holidays above officer level.
- Appoint, promote and transfer staffs above Officer Level as decided by Chief Commissioner and NEC.
- Appoint and transfer staffs below Assistant Level.
- Take departmental action as recommended by Assistant Directors and recommend to Chief Commissioner for departmental action for Assistant of Directors.
- Take other tasks assigned by the Chief Commissioner, and National Executive Committee.
Other responsibilities
On the request of the Chief Commissioner, the executive committee and the national council of Nepal Scouts, the director will need to attend to other tasks that may arise from time to time, which may not necessarily be part of his/her main responsibilities.
We are seeking a person who:
- Has good leadership and communication skills
- has experience leading any organization or internationally sound project at least for 3 years
- has good Knowledge about Scouting movement nationally and internationally
- has good knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- is able to coordinate and collaborate with a multicultural team of volunteers and staff
- has Scouting experience at least for 5 years. Candidates who have successfully undergone a Basic Unit, Leader’s Training or Assistant Leaders Training Course will be at an advantage.
- has good knowledge of Managing big projects and events.
- has digital communication, social media and networking experience
- is able to manage multitask at a time.
- is able to develop ideas for the development of the scouting movement in Nepal
- has experience in planning budget and program for the whole organization.
Job requirements
Knowledge/skills/qualification
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, international studies, Information and Technology, project management, development studies, or other relevant fields. Master Degrees will be advantages.
- Knowledge and strong interest in Scouting its purpose, mission, vision, methods and programs.
- Understanding of world level scouting policies and documents.
- Knowledge of management skills.
- Strong ability to communicate fluently in English & Nepali, both spoken and written, other languages will be advantages.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Basic knowledge of database entry and processing.
- Knowledge in writing and desktop publishing is an asset.
- Strong ability to work in a team and leading a group of professionals and volunteers.
Personal qualities/requirements
- Preferably 25-40 years old, at the time of recruitment
- Eager to learn and have a sense of curiosity
- Self-motivated, outgoing, and autonomous
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Forward-looking, a “big picture” thinker, resourceful, a good planner and motivator
- Well-organized, with an excellent capacity for multitasking
- Having strong sense of purpose and commitment to accomplish tasks (if needed, during evenings and/or weekends)
- a good team player with emotional intelligence
- Good moral character (any criminal case will not be tolerate)
- Ability to lead and work as a leader of multicultural team from different religions and cultures
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
- Recognizes problems and seeks guidance and instruction when necessary
- Makes suggestions to improve work methods and procedures
- Ability to multitask
Summary of employment
Terms and conditions
The position is a contract position for 24 months, renewable for as per the negotiation and organizational need and depending on the contractual employee’s performance. Nepal Scouts offers a range of tangible and intangible working benefits as follows:
- The salary will be paid on a monthly basis and will be appropriate to the seniority of this role fixed as per the negotiation. The minimum scale will not be less than the post of joint secretary of government of Nepal.
- The position is based in Kathmandu Nepal.
- Contractual hours of work are a minimum of 50 hours per week, Sunday through Friday, but additional hours may be required for the effective performance of the role. The successful candidate must be willing to work in the evenings and on weekends, when necessary.
- The holiday entitlement is 15 days per annum (calculated on pro-rata basis) plus public holidays in the country where the position is based.
- All other facility will not be less than as per the regulations of government of Nepal.
The successful candidate is expected to report for duty on Last week of or September 2019.
Apply Instructions
Applications should be submitted not later than 2076 Ashoj 8 [25th September 2019] and should include:
- a curriculum vitae with full details of your education and career history
- a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, relating your skills, knowledge, and experience to the requirements of the job description and personal specification. Your particular interest and motivation in applying for this role should also be outlined.
- Copies of Citizenship, Educational Degrees and Experience Certificate (if any).
- contact information of at least two persons who can provide employment references
For more information and enquiry, email to info@nepalscouts.org or call at 4419001.
Nepal Scouts is committed to making appointments based on merit, through by a fair and open process, taking due account of equality and diversity as per the rule of Nepal Scouts.
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