United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is looking for dynamic, results-driven Nepalese citizens for the following positions in its office in Kathmandu and Biratnagar:

Successful candidates will be expected to provide substantive contributions to humanitarian action, including mobilizing and coordinating effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to: (i) alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; (ii) advocate for the rights of people in need; and (iii) facilitate sustainable solutions.

Coordination/Administrative Assistant - GS5 - One Post – Biratnagar

Support OCHA sub-office colleagues in regional information and humanitarian coordination initiatives. Duties include: Support the office in organizing inter-agency field visits; Prepare translations; Act as an interpreter when required; Support logistics for visiting missions; Administrative, logistics and petty cash management.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR COORDINATION/ADMIN. ASSISTANT:

Completion of Higher Secondary School (Intermediate) in the relevant field. Minimum of 3 years work experience in relevant field. Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English and Nepali. Familiarity with the region and command of local Language is an asset. Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel. Proven high-level representation skills. Proven team-working skills.

Full job descriptions are available on the Nepal Information Platform website at: http://www.un.org.np/job/local.php

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked National Coordination Officer or Coordination/Admin Asst to The Administration Department, OCHA or via email to OCHA Nepal at ocha-nepal@un.org by 05 January 2009.

(Only applicants under serious consideration will be contacted).

Applicants must submit typed updated standard UN Personal History Form and Summarized Personnel Information Form which are available at http://ocha.unog.ch/ochavacancies or the UN house reception and OCHA offices.

Women, Indigenous ethnic groups and disadvantaged persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 21/12/2008