VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:
Admin and Procurement Officer
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Salary: As per organization rule
Contract type: Fixed Term
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 9 Jan 2020
Interview date: Soon as possible
Start date: Soon as possible
Role overview
Support and oversee all procurement activities and other operational responsibilities (Inventory, Logistics including event management). Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on procurement process and procedures ensuring policies of VSO, related donors and partners.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Essential:
General-
2-3 years of working experience in similar position with at least Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or other relevant field.
People Management – Ability to support others.
Inter-cultural Competence: Ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds with commitment to diversity. Ability to build partnerships and relationships in a multi-cultural environment with demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Communication Skills – Excellent communications in English and local languages and ability to interact effectively with international and national staff.
Organization and Problem Solving
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a complex and fast changing environment, work on own initiative and problem solving with solution focus.
- Ability to carry multi-task and analyze information into action to conduct program activities timely
- Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization. Able to travel occasionally and spend time away from base and home.
Reporting:
Show attentiveness to work, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Financial Management – General understanding of financial management policy and procedures.
Information Technology – Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet) and with a full knowledge of office applications
Travel requirement: Able to travel in a rural area in country and internationally occasionally and spend time away from work- base location and home.
Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
Desirable:
- Experience working with international NGO.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
Competencies and Behaviour
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Financial and Risk Management – Sound knowledge of financial and risk management skills
Information Technology – Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).
Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Eligibility: Nepalese
Contract: National
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
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