The World Bank is a multilateral development organization, one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.

In an effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the World Bank is seeking individuals from marginalized communities in Nepal as trainees. The objective is to give individuals from marginalized communities broad exposure to working in a development agency. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Traineeship at World Bank

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On behalf of the World Bank in Nepal, Mero Job Limited, invites applications from Nepali candidates belonging to marginalized communities including dalits, and gender and sexual minorities.

The program will recruit three trainees for a six-month traineeship with on-the-job training assignments with access to mentoring and practical experiences in an international working environment. Opportunities for prospective trainees are available in different departments of the World Bank. 

Responsibilities:

Each trainee will be paired with a supervisor and will support a broad range of administrative and other tasks. A specific scope of work for each trainee will be identified in consultation with each supervisor. The range of tasks can include the following:

• Help coordinate, schedule, and organize meetings, conferences, and other events
• Support teams in basic research, editing and formatting reports, minutes, and correspondence
• Assist in managing documents and record-keeping 
• Support teams with logistical tasks such as printing of documents, dispatching letters to clients, communicating with vendors, etc.
• Support teams in preparing logistics, correspondence, and coordination for events 
• Learn on-the-job basic communications tasks, including media monitoring, digital communications, communications, editorial calendars, etc.
• Assist in updating internal database on key stakeholders, sectoral experts and leaders  
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor

Selection Criteria:

The minimum selection criteria for the applicants are given below:

• Either a high school diploma (+2 degree) with at least two years of work experience Or bachelor level (enrolled with at least first two years completed)  
• Good communication skills in English and Nepali 
• Must be computer literate and have good knowledge of MS Office software 
• Belong to a marginalized community including LGBTIQA+, persons with disability, Madhesis, Tharus, Muslims, Dalits, Janajatis 
• Prior administrative work experience is preferred 

Note:

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their responses to the questions 
• The response will undergo a plagiarism check, and if it is determined that the content is not an original creation by you, your application will be declined.
  

The deadline for application is 23:55 hrs. Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 

A stipend, including the Social Security Fund contributions, as per the prevailing Labor Act of Nepal, will be provided to successful candidates during the traineeship period. Trainees will be contracted by Mero Job Limited (contracted company by the World Bank). Selected candidates are expected to join the organization on April 09, 2024.

This program is not a full-time employment and extension of contract is not expected.

Mero Job Limited do not charge fee at any stage of recruitment (application, interview, processing, training, or any other stage).

Candidates with close relatives working in the World Bank are not eligible to apply for this traineeship. Close relatives are Mother, Father, Sister, half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, and Nephew.

Canvassing at any stage of recruitment shall lead to disqualification of the candidate for the vacancy.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Citizenship
3. Academic Transcript (only Highest Degree not all)
   a. Master's Transcript
   b. Bachelor's Transcript
   c. If Bachelor's running, then
        * Either 2nd Year or 4th semester Transcript
         * Or, College Letter if  2nd Year or 4th semester
   d. Else, +2 Transcript if 2nd Year or 4th semester not completed or +2 completed 

 

Communication and Outreach Officer (COO)

Job posted on 18 Feb, 2024Apply before 03 Mar, 2024

SW Nepal Pvt Ltd

S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal/SWN) is a wholly Nepali-owned multidisciplinary research and infrastructure development consulting service provider. Since 2000, SWN has been working with multiple development partners and the Government of Nepal, delivering quality outputs in the design and management of locally and government-led projects and programs. The projects are focused on local organization capacity development strengthening local government capabilities, green resilient infrastructure development, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the projects and programmes.

DETAILS / REQUIREMENTS:

S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal)

USAID Local Works Support

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR 

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH OFFICER

Position:  Communication and Outreach Officer (COO), USAID Local Works Support

Duty Station: Scott Wilson Nepal Office, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu (Central Office), with frequent field visits to provinces and municipalities

Contract: 1 year (extendable to 5 years based on performance)

Salary: An attractive salary with additional benefits including a provident fund, a gratuity fund, a festival allowance, and medical and accidental insurance will be provided. Applicable taxes shall be deducted as per the law of Nepal

Working Days: 5 days a week (Mon-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

Reporting to: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Knowledge Management Manager, USAID Local Works Support

Introduction:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Nepal has awarded S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd. (Scott Wilson Nepal/SWN), as prime contractor, a contract to provide dedicated, long-term support to USAID’s flagship locally-led development program, Local Works. This five-year initiative commences on January 8, 2024.

Local Works is a locally-led development program aimed at capacitating local actors—including individuals, communities, networks, civil society organizations (CSOs), private entities, and governments—to take the lead in the development process, including priority setting, developing solutions, decision-making, and overall management. Since 2015, Local Works has operated in 32 countries, aligning with legislation from Congress to integrate locally-led development practice into the agency’s operations and programs, reflecting what Administrator Samantha Power states: “If we truly want to make aid inclusive, local voices need to be at the center of everything we do.”

The USAID Local Works Support, facilitated by S.W. Nepal Pvt. Ltd., will offer important services such as organizational capacity development (OCD), third-party monitoring, risk assessment, and local works coordination. More specifically, USAID Local Works Support will assess and capacitate local actors in areas like human resource management, financial management, and operations. This initiative aims to improve cooperation, coordination, and co-creation among local actors, including the USAID Mission to Nepal, local beneficiaries, and local governments. This will be achieved through targeted communication, outreach, and information-sharing activities. All activities and components under the Local Works Support will be underpinned with a focused effort to raise awareness and uphold gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).

Purpose of the Position:

The Communication and Outreach Officer will work under the guidance of the MEAL and Knowledge Management Manager in Component C (Local Works Coordination). The primary responsibility  of the COO is to develop and implement a communication and outreach strategy to effectively share the overall results, 

challenges and lessons learned with the wider audience, adhering to the USAID Local Works Branding and Marking Plan. The officer will be responsible for conducting a communication and outreach campaign to promote the successes and results of the Local Works program.  

The Communication and Outreach Officer should have strong communication skills in both written and verbal English and Nepali. The officer should be able to collaborate with team members, the management team, and stakeholders. 

Scope of Work (SoW) and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a communication and outreach strategy aligned with the overall program goals and USAID communication guidelines.
• Responsible for content generation, organization, and dissemination efforts across various platforms, e.g. social media and direct media outreach, working closely with the MEL and Knowledge Management Manager, and Chief of Party.  
• Develop an annual communication and outreach plan that is in compliance with USAID standards and to guide the USAID Local Works Support’s communication and outreach requirements.
• Carry out activities in accordance with the Communication and Outreach Plan, and ensure USAID Branding and Marking in all activities of USAID Local Works Support. 
• Conduct research and analysis to identify key target audiences and their information needs.
• Collaborate with the MEAL and Knowledge Management Manager, program staff, stakeholders, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication.
• Responsible for capturing USAID/Nepal Local Works success stories, ideas, photography, short videos, and other content as communications and outreach products, for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, as well as social media posts, presentations, etc compiling USAID Branding and Marking Plan.
• Manage and maintain the SWNs’ website and social media channels related to LWS.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of communication and outreach activities.
• Responsible for organizing and reporting the annual 2 workshops and a video documentary of 2 minutes. 
• Ensure all communication content assimilates gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and disability, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) related data and/or information.
• Conduct regular field visits to capture content and support visitors and consultants, including photographers and videographers.
• Capacity building of Local Works Implementing Partners (IPs) on USAID’s communications, outreach, branding, and marking requirements. 
• Establish, as necessary, and manage knowledge management repositories and communications products or photo libraries.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, media study, development studies, public relations, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred).
• 4-5 years of progressive experience in the development sector, contributing to project or organization-level communications and outreach products for a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in content creation tools and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with USAID Communication and Outreach, and Branding and Marking Plan
• Familiarity with integrating GESI considerations in communications.
• Experience in report/deliverable preparation, management, editing, and dissemination across several platforms with concise, and engaging content.
• Experience in handling social media applications. Photography skills are required.
• A professional history of dealing with journalists or national/ international media outlets will be considered an asset;
• Skilled in photography, and editing and designing applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, etc. 
• Commitment to SWN’s mission and values.

Core Competencies and Technical Expertise

• Excellent ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize and implement multiple tasks within strict deadlines, and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Nepali.
• Strong at using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual with a dedication to identifying solutions to problems.
• Ability and willingness for field travel.
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by emailing your CV, indicating your current address in Kathmandu, no later than March 3, 2024, at lws@swnepal.com.np, before 5 p.m. A cover letter is not required at this stage.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for the interview. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds, including women and those who are differently abled, to apply.

The potential applicants are encouraged to visit www.swnepal.com.np for more details on our team, location, and services.

 

Finance Officer

Job posted on 21 Feb, 2024Apply before 03 Mar, 2024

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle worldwide to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Every IFES project is staffed by national and international staff while partnering with local organizations. This homegrown approach ensures that the expertise offered by IFES fits the needs of the country or client and the benefit of assistance outlasts the life of the project. Our work is nonpartisan and also includes projects that: Help citizens participate in their democracies Increase politicians' accountability to the electorate Strengthen government institutions Since its founding in 1987, IFES has worked in more than 100 countries - from developing democracies such as Liberia, to mature democracies such as the United States.

DETAILS / REQUIREMENTS:

Vacancy Announcement – Finance Officer

 

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an International NGO that supports the building of democratic societies around the world. Since 2006, IFES Nepal has worked with the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) and local civil society partners to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil society, governance and transparency. 

 

IFES Nepal is seeking a Finance Officer to support program implementation, review subgrant financial reports and support in IFES Nepal’s overall financial management. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and will be full-time. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Prepare cash disbursement voucher to Vendors/Suppliers/Consultant as per Financial Management Policy and enter valid account code, Project Code, on all vouchers according to the chart of accounts.

·         Prepare travel and business advance to the staff with all the necessary supporting.

·         Ensure the tax calculation and deduction on the source of payment as per the Income Tax Act of Nepal. Preparation of Tax, cheque, and deposition on time.

·         Check petty cash vouchers, receipts, and replenish to established levels upon receipt of replenishment request from petty cash holder.

·         Help review sub-grant financial reports on a monthly basis to ensure that are up to date, comprehensive, and Maintain copies of sub-grant financial reports and other relevant records in electronic format

·         Assist to develop and maintain sub-grant tracking system that provides information for the comparison of budget vs. actual expenditure;

·         Report regularly to Finance Manager and as required to the Country Director/Deputy Country Director; 

·         Assist in compilation of monthly financial reports to IFES headquarters; 

·         Assist in tracking and controlling IFES accounts;

·         Provide financial assistance for project workshops and consultant trips, including liaising with and paying vendors, ordering and purchasing supplies, handling reimbursements or travel functions; 

·         Other relevant duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

·         Bachelor degree in accounting/ financial management or a relevant business field, masters preferred;

·         At least four or more years of proven working experiences as finance officer/accountant overseeing financial management and processes in international organizations (INGOs);

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

·         Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision;

·         Proficiency in QuickBooks (QB) accounting software and MS Office package with advance working knowledge, particularly in Excel;

·         Excellent and fluency in speaking and written English skills; and

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

 

This position is opened for Nepali nationals only and is based in Kathmandu with potential for some travel outside Kathmandu. 

 

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and requirements are requested to send their application letter along with an updated CV with two references to: ifesnepalvacancy@gmail.com mentioning the position title in the subject of the email. The application deadline is March 3, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for selection processes. This position is contingent on project funding.

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Vianet Communication Limited Vacancy for Help Desk Executive

 

Help Desk Executive

Number of Vacancy(ies): 1
Qualification: Bachelor’s running/Complete in management or computer engineering stream.
Experience: Work experience not required but preferred
Contract of Employment: Full-time
Job Location: Pokhara, Nayabazar

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engaging in active listening with customers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing angry clients, as needed.
• To register the ticket on proper support ticket heading.
• Providing customers with the organization’s service, product, and features information.
• Making sales or recommendations for products or services that may better suit client needs.
• Renewing packages, collecting payment providing bill to customers.
• Handling accounts and billing issues for customers.
• Engage in inactive customer follow-up when required.
• Taking part in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Provide effective resolutions to all the escalated issues.
• Empathize with the customer and build the rapport.
• Correct escalation to upstream and downstream department
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Technical :

• Troubleshoot internet and IPTV issues including on all consumer devices and recommend resolutions to ensure better customer services.
• Troubleshoot and explain Wi-Fi issues to customers
• Router Configuration
• Update firmware on consumer devices
• Correct escalation to upstream and downstream department
• Coordinate with customers and the relevant departments of Vianet in order to schedule field visit at customer premises where required
• Follow up to customers to evaluate service delivery Schedule Adherence
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule for weekends and public holidays
• Participate in over-time schedules if necessary as per the requirements of the company

Application Deadline: 2024-02-26

To apply visit: vianet.com.np

Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Vacancy for Trainee Assistant

 

Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Vacancy for Trainee Assistant:

Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, with its Head Office in Bharatpur, Chitwan, is a reputable financial institution in Nepal. It holds a license for "D" category financial transactions from Nepal Rastra Bank. This organization has a significant presence, serving 73 districts through 156 branches. It's well-known for its effective microfinance services and commitment to financial inclusion across the nation.

The application should be submitted within 15 days from the first notification's publication date. Applicants must use the prescribed format and include self-attested copies of qualifications, experience, and citizenship certificates. Applications can be sent to the corporate office in Sitapaila, Kathmandu, or via email at vacancy@deproscbank.com.np.

Application Form: https://www.deproscbank.com.np/en/main/pages/vacancy-and-training/