Vacancy at “MSFP” kathmandu 2015-03-18

The Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme (MSFP) is a forestry programme of the Government of Nepal (GoN). The programme aims to improve livelihoods and resilience of the poor and disadvantaged people in Nepal by maximizing the contribution of the country's forestry sector to inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction and tackling climate change. The programme is funded by the governments of Finland (GoF), Switzerland and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID). The Embassy of Switzerland, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC has established a Services Support Unit (SSU) in Kathmandu to support the implementation of the MSFP during the first phase (2012-2016). The SSU is now seeking applications from qualified and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Administrative Officer

Duration: 1 year contract with possibility of extension upto 15 July 2016.

Duty station:  Kathmandu with at least 30% field visits in MSFP working districts.

Expert Competence

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Humanities or any relevant field with at least 3 years of working experience in office administration/management with development project/programme or l/NGOs;
• Understanding of the line agencies of the Government of Nepal (GoN), Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) preferably donors and private sector;
• Good knowledge of project administration and human resource management related tasks;
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Nepali languages;
• Proficiency with computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
• Ability to work independently in a wide range of assignments/tasks.

Methodical and Social /Competence

• Good time management and task prioritization skills;
• Result oriented and maintains deadlines;
• Good communication, negotiation and networking skills;
• Good intercultural skills and ability to work in a multicultural team;
• Sensitivity in the areas of gender equality, poverty reduction, social inclusion and equity.

Detailed Job Description can be collected from the Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme, Services Support Unit, Forestry Complex, Babarmahal, Kathmandu; downloaded from www.msfp.org.np or requested via e-mail to recruitment@msfp.orq.np

Interested and eligible candidates should submit an application along with recent CV in English with a contact address and telephone number by email to recruitment@msfp.org.np or by post to Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme, Services Support Unit (SSU), Forestry Complex, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, P.O. Box: 12095, Kathmandu, Nepal. The application should reach the specified address latest by Wednesday, 1April, 2015 by 5:00 pm.

Please clearly mark the position "Application for Administrative Officer" on the envelope or on the subject line of email message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The MSFP reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons. Telephone enquiry regarding the position will not be entertained.

The MSFP promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to the candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

[MSFP is a joint programme of the Government of Nepal in collaboration with the Government of Finland. Switzerland, and the UK.]