Vacancy Announcement from SAARC
Secretariat
Applications are invited from the
Nepalese nationals for the following positions:
Office Assistant
Category: General Service Staff (GSS III)
Location: SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Job Type: Three years on a contract basis
(Extendable, subject to satisfactory performance)
Age: Below 40 years.
Job
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Office
Assistant (OA) with English communication skills to join our team. The OA
will ensure the smooth operation of the office management. This position
involves a variety of
administrative and clerical tasks that support daily office functions.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Assist in day-to-day administrative
tasks, including filing, data entry, and document preparation.
- Manage and organize office
supplies, ensuring that inventory is maintained and requests are
fulfilled promptly. - Maintenance of Stock Registers
(Inventory Registers).
- Assist in physical
verification of the items and disposal/writing off of unserviceable items.
- Initiate office notes for
internal approval and assist in drafting other documents as needed.
- Assist in scheduling meetings
and office events, ensuring all logistics are arranged.
- Maintain accurate and organized
records, including both electronic and paper files.
- Supervise and ensure a clean and
organized office environment.
- Attend protocol duties (receiving
and seeing off at the airport.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or
Intermediate level.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word,
Excel)
- Strong communication and
organizational skills
- Previous experience of at
least 7 years in an administrative role is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and
problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
effectively.
Benefits:
1.
Salary and Allowances:
(i) Salary + House rent +
conveyance allowance US$ 481.20 per month
Annual increment is also applied.
2.
Staff Contributory Provident Fund
The categories II-VII of the
General Services Staff shall be entitled for Contributory Provident Fund at
‘Sanchaya Kosh’ (Employees Provident Fund).
3.
Other benefits
As applicable for this grade.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the practical/written test
& interview)
Working
Conditions:
- This position typically operates in
an office environment.
- May require flexibility in working
hours to meet deadlines.
Application
Process:
Interested candidates are requested
to submit a resume with one recent passport-size photograph, cover letter and
relevant testimonials to admin@saarc-sec.org on
or before 27 October 2024. The
applications may be addressed to the Director (Administration), SAARC
Secretariat.
