CTEVT Bagmati Province Vacancy for Various Positions

 

CTEVT Bagmati Province Vacancy for Various Positions:

Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal Vacancy for National Programme Officer

 

Vacancy Announcement:

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s cooperation with Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national, provincial and local level. 

National Programme Officer – Migration (4 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension)

The candidate should have Master Degree in Public Policy, Governance, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Social Science or any other relevant fields; at least 3 years of practical work experience in the development sector in the area of labour migration, employment and/or gender and social inclusion (GESI).

Detailed job description is available here  (PDF, 4 Pages, 437.0 kB) and on the Embassy's official LinkedIn page.

Application/Motivation letter in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) through a single email as pdf attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “National Programme Officer – Migration” as the subject of the email and should reach latest by 17:00 hrs on 12 December 2023.

The Embassy shall not reply to any comments made on the linkedIn platform. The Embassy shall process only complete files and reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted through email.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati. MadhesiiTerai. and other minority community).

To apply visit: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/nepal/en/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html

Published on Kantipur Dainik, 26 November, 2023

British Council Vacancy for Exam Invigilator

 

Vacancy Announcement:

Invigilator Role Profile

Role: Invigilator 

Purpose of job

To ensure that any test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day/s and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met. 

Accountabilities and responsibilities

You will be accountable for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the British Council and the various examination boards by ensuring that tests are delivered to prescribed standards for customer service, security and administration. You will also be accountable for promoting a positive image of the British Council by providing a high standard of customer care on the test day.

Responsibilities: 

• Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner.

• Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards. 

• Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries. 

• Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings.

• Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements.

• Ensure special arrangements are provided as required.

• Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue.

• Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards.

• Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions.

• Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council. 

• Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor.

• Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services. 

• Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud. 

• Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor. 

• Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures.

• Additional duties in line with the role may be required.

Training and development:

• Attend all briefing and training sessions as requested by the British Council Examinations Services Centre. 

• Complete all mandatory training modules: Data Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Anti-Fraud, Identity Checks as required.

Skills

Punctual and reliable. Schedules are fixed in advance and it is essential that invigilators arrive on time to ensure the exam starts on time.

A good working knowledge of spoken and written English (minimum of B1), as well as the local language. Exam instructions are given in either English or the local language, as defined by the Exam Board. Venue staff may be required to use only English when communicating with both candidates and colleagues at exam venues.

To demonstrate level of spoken and written English, invigilators will be asked to either provide a certificate of a recognised English Language test or may be required to sit an online English language test as part of the application process.

Good attention to detail. Procedures vary for different Exam Boards and types of exams, and these must be followed with precision for each type of exam.

Customer service and people skills.  Our exam candidates include a wide range of people from different backgrounds who may be nervous on the day of their exam and need to be dealt with politely, confidently, calmly and efficiently. It is essential that our venue staff have the ability to understand and respond effectively to customer needs and deliver high quality service.

Basic computing skills. Electronic equipment and internet-based software is used to prepare and deliver examinations. It is essential that invigilators be familiar and comfortable using these tools and use the internet on a regular basis.

Age: 18 and above.

Availability: Preferred Weekends/Weekdays (Sun-Sat).

Education: Minimum criteria pursuing Bachelors degree or above. 

Other important features or requirements of the job 

(e.g. travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc)

• You will be paid on an hourly paid basis. 

• You will be required to work on a calendar week (i.e. Sunday to Saturday), public holidays, and extended hours in the early morning or late evening. You must have the flexibility to work beyond the prior agreed work schedule.

• Some invigilators may be required to travel, including overnight stays. During the recruitment process, you will be asked to indicate your willingness to travel. 

• You will be required to supervise candidates through vigilant observation. The role requires long hours of standing and movement.

• You must be able to legally work in the country of appointment.

• British Council pre-recruitment checks will be required for shortlisted candidates, including background checks & police verification.

• Although there may not be a prescribed uniform for your role, while carrying out your duties, you must always be dressed in line with the cultural expectations of the country you are working in and your position in accordance with your role as representing the British Council.  However, it is recommended that you wear soft comfortable shoes.  Noisy shoes and distracting jewellery are not permitted.

Please download the application form in the link below:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1v64pxy_xp2dlqPgUCCYvIKOHTFWpcuSH

Please send the completed application form to nepalexams@britishcouncil.org.np by 6th December 2023, 24:00 hrs.

Number of openings per city: Kathmandu [40] Pokhara [10], Chitwan [10], Biratnagar [10], Butwal [10], Birtamod [5], Hetauda [5]

Source: https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/about/jobs/exam-invigilator-0

Narayani Development Bank Limited Vacancy for IT Officer and Branch Manager

 

Career Opportunity:

Narayani Development Bank Ltd. A Regional Level Development Bank having Central Office at Ratnanagar Municipality 01, Tandi, Chitwan, Nepal, invites applications from highly Competent, Self-motivated, Skilled, Dynamic, Creative and result-oriented qualified Nepalese citizens who have passion to excel in Banking Industry for following positions for its Central Office and Branch Offices at Chitwan District.

Vacancy Details:

1. Branch Manager : Few (Position : Officer Level)

General Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Management & Economic. Master's Degree will be preferable and age shall not exceed 40 years as on 10th December 2023. 
• Should have Minimum 5 years' Banking experience and should have sound knowledge of Credit Department or as Branch Manager and currently working at least immediate lower position at any BFIs.
• Priority will be given to the local candidates having 2 wheeler's Driving License.

2. IT Officer: Few (Position: Supervisor to Officer Level)

General Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in information Technology age shall not exceed 40 years as on 10th December 2023.
• Should have minimum 3 to 5 years' banking experience having command & knowledge on Core Banking Software Operation, Hardware, Network, IP Routing/ Switching and SQL.
• Priority shall be given to the local candidates having two wheeler's Driving License.

To Apply:

Eligible and interested candidates are requested to send the CV along with PP size photo, copies of Academic documents and working experience via email at vacancy.ndbl@gmail.com not later than banking hour of 10th December 2023 stating the applied position clearly.

Contact Information:

Narayani Development Bank Limited

Ratnanagar-1, Tandi, Chitwan

Telephone: +977-56561258/560608, 

Fax +977-56561670 

Website: www.ndbl.com.np 

Email: info@ndbl.com.np

Published on Aarthik Dainik, 26 November, 2023

Birtamode Eye Hospital Vacancy for Accountant & Administrative Assistant

 

Vacancy Announcement:

Accountant & Administrative Assistant

Birtamode Eye Hospital Pvt Ltd, Birtamode-1, Jhapa is seeking application from qualified Nepali candidates (Aged 25-40 years) for the following position.

Job Information
Job Category:– Accountant & Administrative Assistant :- One
No of Vacancy/s:– One
Employment Type:- Full Time
Job location:– Birtamode Eye Hospital, Birtamode-1, Jhapa
Offered Salary:- As per hospital rules/Negotiable
Apply Before (Deadline):- 2080 Mangshir 20 (6th Dec 2023)

Job Specification
Qualification:- Bachelor’s degree Majoring in Finance/ Accounts
Experience Required:- 1 year or more in reputed organization or (Eye hospital/General hospital experience is an added advantage)

• Skilled in computer knowledge, Accounts software, Tally Graphic design etc

Requirements

• Academic/Training certificates, Personal PAN Card.

• Release letter or no objection letter if you’re working in any other organization (can be submitted if selected)

• Working knowledge of financial accounting, computer skills and office management.

For more details:-
Birtamode Eye Hopital Pvt. Ltd, Birtamode-1, Jhapa
Phone no:- 023-546295
Mob no: -9852678993, 9842674015, 9842639539
Email-mnec.beh@gmail.com

Published on Purwanchal Daily, 24 November 2023

Mercy Corps Vacancy for Procurement Specialist

 

Vacancy Announcement:

Procurement Specialist

Location: Dhangadhi, Nepal
Position Status: Full-time, Regular

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Nepal since 2005, implementing programs in food security, agriculture, market development, financial services, girl’s education, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We take a systems-based approach in our programming, with the aim of improving the lives and potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal.

Program / Department Summary

World Food Program (WFP) Nepal as a lead/prime organization in partnership with Mercy Corps and other partners, is implementing School Feeding Program funded by USDA/Food for Education. In the consortium, Mercy Corps provides strategic leadership for two of the sub-activities ‘Local Purchase of Food: Hybrid Food Basket’ and ‘Home Grown School Feeding: Technical Assistance Post-Hand Over’.
The aim of the Mercy Corps’ interventions is to facilitate the development of a fully sustainable and locally managed food system for schools. This includes designing and implementing the strategy and detailed roadmap for schools to self-manage a cash-based program where they locally procure and manage relationships and contracts with local producers, cooperatives and suppliers to supply the appropriate and necessary school meal food items during relevant timeframes. The program activities will link school feeding programs to smallholder farmers, farmer’s cooperatives, school management, community groups and local government to enhance the program’s long-term sustainability. The target area of the program covers five districts in the Sudurpachhim Province (Darchula, Bajhang, Doti, Achham, and Bajura) and one district in the Karnali Province (Jajarkot).

General Position Summary

Mercy Corps is recruiting a Procurement Specialist focused solely on the Home- Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Program. Under the leadership of the Field Manager of the HGSF Programme and working closely with the HGSF Program Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading all procurement activities under this program, including strategic direction, policy and procedure enforcement, and productivity and problem solving.

This position will work closely with Program, Administration, Finance, HR and Logistics departments to facilitate large-scale procurement for the HGSF program, and is instrumental in supporting program activities through their services. As Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) is a cross-cutting priority for all Mercy Corps programs, the Procurement Specialist is required to own this and ensure GESI sensitivity and integration to their respective areas of responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibility

Strategy & Planning

• Contribute to the country’s strategic planning process.

• Helping to set up the support services and ensure the existence of a response procurement plan given the context for the HGSF program

• Effectively contribute to program implementation and development

Procurement Management

• Coordinate HGSFP procurement activities and ensure that the procurement department supports the Program efficiently and compliantly.

• Manage relationships and contracts with the supplier for program needs.

• Review tender documents and facilitate supplier selection process, help develop a detailed and time bound project procurement plan for procurement of goods.

• Work closely with the program management team to facilitate program planning and upcoming procurement resources needs.

• Work closely with program and finance teams to successfully deliver activities under the HGSFP while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations.

•  Responsible for the management of all programmatic procurement functions in compliance and control as described in Mercy Corps Field Procurement Manual (FP3).

•  Work closely with finance and compliance to mitigate fraud, conflict of interest, and legal ramifications of Mercy Corps procurement activities under the HGSF program.

• Ensure that all HGSFP procurement contracts and business transactions/relationships are transparent and incompliance with local law and Mercy Corps/donor policies.

Sealed Bids and Tender Documents

•  Prepare standard tender documents in coordination with operation deputy/Manager as per the program standard and safety as and when required.

•  Support and oversee requests for quotation/ tender documents to collect the bids upon receipt of the approved purchase requests (PR)s.

• Ensure standard procedure of bid collection from the market for approved PR-s as needed and as per Mercy Corps Standards and Policies.

•  Explain Mercy Corps formats and ensure that vendors/ service providers use the provided forms

•  Ensure strict adhere to MC procurement rules regarding vendor/ service provider.

• Form and coordinate with Bid committee to ensure competitive selection of the bid as per guidelines mentioned in MC FP3.

•  Finalize the Purchase Order (PO) or Contract to be issued to the vendor/ service provider. Ensure timely renewal of all agreements.

• Ensure the received goods are as per the order placed and ensuring the acceptance of goods is as per the required procedures.

•  Identify assets during the course of procurement and notify the Asset Controller on receipts of assets.

Other Procurement Activities

•  Be informed of the sources of supply, methods, services and goods available in the local market.

• Maintain a database with contact details of relevant and potential vendors’/service providers to expedite the procurement process.

•  Maintain confidentiality of all specifications and price quotations made by vendors.

• Closely work with the MEL team in order to ensure that the indicators related to LRP are regularly reported in a disaggregated manner.

•  Coordinate closely with the MEL Specialist in order to ensure that the LRP data is timely and accurately acquired from the PNGOs and STOs

•  Support the MEL team to verify the LRP data reported through the system on a timely basis

Team Management and Capacity Building

• Guide, support, and work on building capacity on technical aspects of procurement activities for team members and partners working under the HGSF program, and where required, of procurement staff in Mercy CorpsNepal.

•  Develop capacity of implementing partners and cooperative for supply chain management so that they can independently handle the supply of goods and its management.

• Support on interpretation of the MC Procurement Policies and advise on procurement activities to the field staff in Mercy Corps Nepal as needed.

• Visit partner’s field offices as necessary. Be responsible to ensure that procurement activities and practices in partners are in place and as per MC standards.

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.

• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve understanding of procurement policies and requirements and related documentation.

Others:

•  Conduct themselves both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• Ensure proper integration of GESI aspects into department planning and implementation as relevant.

• Mercy Corps as a humanitarian agency is expected to respond as and when a crisis and humanitarian situation engulfs. As an MC employee all staff are expected to be part of humanitarian and emergency response in addition to their regular roles and responsibilities in such situations.

•  Other duties as assigned by the Head of Operations and Country Director.

Finance and Compliance Management

• Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.

•  Ensure compliance with USDA, WFP, and Mercy Corps regulations

• Build and/or maintain operational systems that ensure proper administrative support for programs.

Security

•  Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

• Proactively ensure that team members and community operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Supervisory Responsibility

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Reports Directly to: This position reports directly to the HGSF Field manager

Works Directly with:

HGSF Program Manager, HGSF Agriculture Lead & Field Manager, MEL Specialist, Senior Technical Officers, Operations Team, Program, HR and Finance Department, and HGSF local implementing partners.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least Bachelor ’s degree in Business Studies/Administration/Finance/Economics or related discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred. Recognized certification in Procurement, Supply chain management and related courses will add value to the application

•  A minimum of 5 years of experience with procurement and large scale supply chain management for an international organization. Experience of large-scale commodity procurement for USDA-funded programs is an advantage

•  A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.

•  Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

• Excellent oral and written English skills and ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.

• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

•  Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically

• Demonstrated skills in capacity building, mentoring, leadership, and organizational development.

Success Factors

Success Factors

The Procurement Specialist will demonstrate and has a clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance. They have the ability to multi-task and process information into action as not to delay program activities. A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential. Procurement Specialist should be conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment. They should have the ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks. They should also have the willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people. As well as have the ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel. Good spoken and written English is a must. The Procurement Specialist is expected to be sound in MS package and data analytics in MS excel and with strong organizational skills. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis

Valid through: December 5, 2023

To apply visit: p2p.com.np/Public/ViewJob