Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree in business administration with a minimum of three years of work experience in an administrative capacity is required. A first-level university degree with five years’ experience related to social and environmental sciences or natural resource management will also be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least three years of secretarial experience, preferably with international organisations, is required. Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organisation, INGO, or private-sector institution will be an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office applications)
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write fluently in English and Nepali.

Criteria for selection:

Competencies

• Teamwork and cooperation: Works smoothly and effectively with others in the team to establish constructive solutions to meet team objectives
• Result orientation: Takes responsibility for fulfilling challenging goals set in line with organisational processes
• Cross-cultural impact: Adjusts to cultural differences and respects and understands cultural differences
• Analytical thinking: Seeks out information to understand problems and uses appropriate data to support decisions
• Continuous improvement and innovation: Continually improve work processes and questions status quo practices, traditions, and assumptions
• Self-development: Demonstrates a continuous learning attitude and seeks opportunities for personal development
• Developing others: Facilitates effective operational results and compliance

Others:

Duty station
The duty station is Kathmandu. Frequent travel in the HKH region may be required.

Duration
One year with a probation period of three months, starting as soon as possible. Possibility of an extension subject to performance and ICIMOD’s future funding levels.

Renumeration:
Salaries and benefits at ICIMOD are competitive compared with other international organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes provident fund, health insurance, severance pay, children’s education allowance, and paid leave. Remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Gender and equity policy:

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD upholds a gender equity policy and is supportive of women professionals. It operates a day-care centre at the campus and is committed to the integration of gender equity at the organisational and programmatic levels.

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