Office Assistant

Job Description

Nepal GoodWeave Foundation (NGF) is an active member of GoodWeave International having country affiliates in Nepal, India, USA, UK, Germany and Afghanistan. GoodWeave is a global nonprofit initiative working for appropriate preventive, rehabilitation & education programs and vocational training opportunities for disadvantaged children and families. NGF invites applications for the following position:

OFFICE ASSISTANT: 1
Term: Regular (Duration: Initially 2 years with 6 month probation period)
Age: 18 â€ 30 years
Location: Kathmandu (Office of NGF)

Job Description:

• Administration of day‐to‐day affairs of the office including telephone, computers, visitors, mails, etc.
• Assistance to the senior officials of NGF by facilitating to carry out their work.
• Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence.
• Assist seniors in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences, participation and workshops.
• Perform clerical duties in order to maintain NGF's administration.
• Maintenance of inventory of stationery, other office materials and assets.
• Re‐direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required.
• Greet, assist and/or direct clients, visitors and the general public.
• Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s inquiries whenever possible.
• Support the Executive Director and other staff as requested.
• Provide administrative services for the Executive Director.

Qualification and Experiences:

• Minimum Intermediate Degree (+2) in management or social sciences or related field from recognized university.
• Minimum 1 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in front desk, reception or as office assistant or personal secretary with nonprofit or similar organization.  
• Knowledge of general official operational activities of NGOs and general policies.  
• Hands‐on experience in giving information to visitors and answering their questions.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with phone and email inquiries.
• Able to maintain an organized reception area.
• Proficiency with MS word, Excel both in Nepali and English typing.
• Good interpersonal communications and computer proficiency.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Female and candidates from marginalized and excluded groups are encouraged to apply.
Please send your application along with filled‐up application form and detail CV by January 17, 2016 to: Nepal GoodWeave Foundation, GPO Box: 12698, Kathmandu, or E‐mail to:
vacancy@goodweavenepal.org

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