Qualification Degree : University degree in Sociology, Social Work, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study
Salary : Negotiable
Category
: NGO / INGO / Social work
Nature : Full Time
Job Description
Manage United World Schools Nepal's field office in Tamghas, Gulmi ensuring that all departments are managed according to applicable procedures (HR, Finance, Communications, Programs, Logistics) including warehouse space.
Ensure adherence to United World Schools operation policy.
Stakeholder Mapping: Responsible for researching other NGOs’ and local authorities’ activities, to identify program gaps and to strengthen coordination of activities and general relationships with other organizations.
Reporting: Facilitate and assure accurate and well-documented reporting internally within United World Schools Nepal
Security: Ensure monitoring of the security situation and ensure the implementation of security rules and regulations.
Representation and Outreach: Represent United World Schools to donor bodies, UN agencies, other NGOs and local authorities (CDO, LDO, Municipality and in ward level).
Plan and organize the donor visit in consultation with Country Director, and international volunteers visit
Job Specification
Procurement:
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for the organization
Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
Identify and research on potential new suppliers
Intimate details regarding procurement to the Finance Department for the release of payments in a timely manner
Develop and implement strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods and maintaining inventory record in coordination with Finance Department
Monitor approval of accounts to maintain an appropriate degree of control over vendor relationships
Develop, hone and execute new improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing in coordination with Finance Department
Manage every aspect of the on-time delivery of materials and notify the Supervisor and respective department of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
Logistics Management:
Oversee inventory control, material handling, and transportation of materials
Negotiate transportation and supplier costs, and work to improve the efficiency of the organization's' logistics management
Ensures adequate and timely distribution consistent with good inventory control
Develops and briefs site performance reports, identifies issues and resolves concerns
Community Liaison:
Hold regular community meetings with the members of the community in each school
Liaise with key partners, such as local education-related authorities, municipal/district level agencies, state-level government ministries
Identify and do recognizance visits to the schools where United World Schools can work in the future. Conduct the meetings, prepare a report and suggest the actions to Senior Management Team.
Apply Instructions
All interested individuals who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for the position. A cover letter and an updated resume should be sent to uwsnepal@unitedworldschools.org with the position you are applying in the subject line. Applications are being accepted on an immediate, rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.
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Organization Summary
United World Schools Nepal is a charity with the aim of providing quality education to children living in faraway rural villages of Nepal through modern teaching and learning methodology. Since its inception in late 2015, the organization has successfully constructed 44 schools in Sankhuwasabha and Gulmi district, thus enrolling and ensuring quality education to over 7000 children. In UWS Nepal-managed schools, the quality of education is maintained by formulating a need-based curriculum and introducing well-researched methodologies that allow for greater innovation in the classroom and greater engagement between the in-class lessons and real life. Further, UWS Nepal pro-actively invests in quality education for girls in marginalized communities to empower young women to create better prospects for their families and their futures.