ARD, Inc., a US-based international development firm, is poised to start technical activities related to the USAID-funded Nepal Government Citizen Partnership Project (NGCPP). ARD, Inc. is recruiting for the following positions:

Purchasing Officer (This is a Terai based position with some travel to Kathmandu)

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively more responsible work experience preferably with a USAID-funded organization.

Successful experience in: a) administration functions including procurement of goods and services according to USAID rules and regulations, b) inventory control and management, c) preparation and certification of financial reports, data tracking, subcontracting, and commodity purchases, and d) facilities and vehicle management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
For all above positions a high level of fluency in English written and oral communication skills and good knowledge in MS Office applications are required. A strong knowledge of the Terai region and local languages is preferred. Local candidates from the Terai region are urged to apply.

Compensation will be in accordance with project pay scales and commensurate with relevant experience.


Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, 3 references, and a brief cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position to: ngcpprecruit@ardinc.com. Please refer to the specific position title in the subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be hired as soon as mutually agreed.

For more information about ARD, please refer to ARD's website at http://www.ardinc.com

Applications received by December 27, 2008 will be considered.
Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 20/12/2008