Website International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Operations Support Assistant
Vacancy #: 6693
Unit: Nepal Programme Coordination
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Nepal Country Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
Reporting to: HR Business Partner
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: O
Expected start date: 01 February 2024
Type of contract: Fixed-term (11 months)
Closing date: 04 January 2024
BACKGROUND
Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Business Partner, the Programme Support Assistant will provide support to the Programme Coordination unit of IUCN Nepal Country Office. The role involves arranging the logistics for meetings and workshop including supporting the programme administration in IUCN Nepal Country Office
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for the maintenance of Project Execution Support Unit Office.
- Responsible for managing the halls for programme meetings and timely update to front office on the Hall logs for monthly review.
- Maintain first aid kits in office and all vehicles making sure they are replenished and updated timely.
- Monitor the Fire Extinguisher expiry dates and timely information to Safety & Security Focal.
- Support the logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops, ensuring smooth coordination.
- Ensure water supply (Drinking and regular usage) by informing the vendors timely.
- Ensure the office and lawn area is clean and well maintained.
- Recce the required repair and maintenance and inform the vendor timely
- Coordinate with canteen service provider for Canteen Management
- Ensure the regular canteen operation in hygienic manner providing feedback to the service provider as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- A Nepali Citizen with Basic School education with minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant field
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.