KTK-BELT (www belt-project.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the United States in 2014 to catalyze new models of biodiversity conservation and environmental learning in eastern Nepal. Its mission is t ... o work with teachers, farmers, youth, and women to create a ‘Vertical University’ that will span from Koshi Tappu Wildlife Sanctuary (67 m.) to Kanchenjunga (8,586 m.), the third tallest peak in the world. The core objective is to give a framework to local farmers to become ‘professors’ of the Vertical University in order to teach their vast indigenous knowledge to the new generation while conserving threatened species and landscapes. KTK-BELT works with non-profit cooperatives based in rural municipalities called ‘Learning Grounds.’ Each Learning Grounds, governed by a diverse local Board, owns its own biodiversity-rich conservation land base, which it holds in perpetuity in order to prevent ecosystem fragmentation and deforestation. Local BELT Youth Fellows, trained by KTK-BELT staff, run and administer the Learning Grounds.
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Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Contract -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Mid Level -
Experience
: 3 Years -
Apply Before
: 2020-02-01 Closed
Job Description:
Position and Scope of work
The incumbent will work closely with KTK-BELT Kathmandu team and assist Finance department in banking activities. He/She act as a liaison between governmental bodies and the organization. He/She will support the Kathmandu team in terms of correspondence and deliveries to the concerned government bodies.
Administrative Related Duties
- Ensure that all visitors are well received and attended to and that the office is kept clean
- Ensuring the adequate supply of suitable inputs such as equipment, stationery and other utilities as required
- Assist in coordination of activities for visitors to the field project and other sites including making hotel reservations and arranging transport in consultation with relevant officers
- Receive and transmit mail
- Receive and make telephone calls and keep records of these calls and the relevant accounts or projects to be charged
- Ensure that your supervisor and other officers on field trips receive necessary logistical support to make their trip/s successful
- Provide photocopying, scanning, and document binding services as requested
- Provide filing services, archiving and offer circulation of mail service within the office
- Assist in sale of produce for The Vertical Farm
- Assist in coordinating Vertical Farm home deliveries. Support the Vertical Farm coordinator in publicity, marketing and promotion.
- Work with the relevant officers to arrange materials for workshops/meetings.
- Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
- Support the finance officer in recording financial transactions in accounting software
- Ensure all inventories & assets of the organization are recorded and used properly in line with project activities.
HR Related Duties
- Ensure proper filing of personnel documents.
- Ensure proper record keeping of attendance and leave
- Assist in recruitment process documentation with assessment sheets
- Assist in proper induction for new employees
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Special Skills and Competence
- Complete fluency in written and spoken English and Nepalese and typing skills in both languages
- Computer literacy including familiarity with MS-Excel and MS-Word
- Strong written and oral presentation skills in English and Nepali are required
- Highest degree of personal integrity
- Highly professional with strong interpersonal skills.
- Highest degree of gender and caste sensitivity is a must
- Female having two-wheeler is highly preferred
Education + Experience:
- At least Bachelors of Business Studies/Management/Administration or Related Field
- 3+ years of prior experience in finance, accounting, and administrative work is mandatory
- Prior experience of working in a fast moving company or I/NGO environment would be a big advantage.
Benefits:
Remuneration: 14k- 18k plus benefits(Gratuity+Provident Fund)
WORK PROVISIONS:
- S/he will be provided with use of office space, desktop computer with Internet facilities, and office furniture. Necessary stationery, printing and copying facilities will also be provided.
Duty Station: Kathmandu with field visitation as per need
Duration Contract: 1 year (Renewable, with initial 3-month trial)
Apply Instruction:
Documents to be Submitted by the Application
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter stating qualifications, work experience and salary expectation
- Professional Copy of academic certificates and/or other relevant documents
- Name, email, and phone number for 3 professional references
Please send all application materials to ‘hr@belt-project.org’ with ‘KTK-BELT Office Assistant ’ in the subject heading of the email