Type of role: Business
Location: Nepal
Salary: As per organisation's policy
Contract type: Fixed Term
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 07 May 2023
Interview date: as soon as possible
Start date: as soon as possible

Role overview

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of Head of People and Operation, the Operation Specialist will lead and oversee all procurement activities (80%) and other operational responsibilities (IT, Inventory, Liaison Logistics and supply chain). S/he will provide advice, assistance and follow-up on procurement process and procedures, ensuring policies of VSO, related donors and partners.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Essential

Qualification:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management or related subject with minimum 3 - 4 years of progressive work experience.

Experience:

• Experience and demonstrated ability working on projects funded by a variety of international donors, including experience in developing and managing activities and related budgets.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignment under pressure of deadline. Willing and flexibility to multi-task.
• Ability to professionally represent VSO to Donor, Partners, Vendors, Government and Non- Government stakeholders.

Volunteering for Development and Youth Engagement

• Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development.
• Valuing the role of young people in development.
• Experience of working with international and national professional volunteers and youth plus personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant advantage.

Communication Skills

• Good verbal and oral communication skills in English and local languages.

Financial and Risk Management – Sound knowledge of financial and risk management skills

Information Technology - Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).

Travel requirement - Able to travel in country and spend time away from work- base location and home.

Competencies and Behaviour:

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Desirable:

• Project management experience.

Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy. This is a re-advertisement. Previously submitted candidates are encouraged not to apply.