The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institute for the study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya. An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have worked in our eight regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – since our foundation.

Entering our 40th year, ICIMOD is perfectly positioned to support the transformative action required for the HKH to face the challenges of the escalating effects of climate change, pollution, water insecurity, increased disaster risk, biodiversity loss, and widespread socioeconomic changes. We seek to raise our ambition to support the required transformative action to step up our engagement through to 2030. .

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), based in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the leading institute for the study of the Hindu Kush Himalaya. An intergovernmental knowledge and development organisation with a focus on climate and environmental risks, green economies, and sustainable collective action, we have worked in our eight regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan …

Programme Associate

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	General Mgmt. / Administration / Operations
Job Level	:	entry
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 0 ]
Job Location	:	Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	None
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Apr. 14, 2015 00:00 (9 years, 2 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	Not Required

Other Specification

Management and coordination: Ability to plan, execute, and prioritize one’s own time and tasks effectively and provide admin/logistic/coordination support to others; ability to effectively coordinate with others to produce results
Communication and stakeholder management: Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders through telephone, email, and face-to-face on operational issues and queries; ability to present and discuss ideas effectively within the team; ability to listen to others and solve minor issues
Results orientation: Proactive approach for smooth running of internal processes; ability to work independently with a strong sense of initiative, discipline, and self-motivation and to use common sense to create solutions
Social/team competency: Ability to work smoothly and effectively with others in the team to establish constructive ideas or solutions that meet team objectives; ability to work with colleagues from different cultural and social backgrounds
Flexibility: Ability to easily adapt to changing contexts, technologies, and approaches when necessary; ability to make improvements in own work area.

Job Description

The Programme Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:

Manage general administration for the programme/theme

Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the relevant programme/theme, including the preparation of work calendar, contractual agreements, and annual plan and progress reports
Receive guests and visitors of the programme and theme
Ensure availability/functioning of required stationery and equipment

Support in organizing national/international travels and events

Prepare the annual event calendar and related budgets; liaise with other relevant administrative sections for event organization and management
Prepare participants’ lists, dispatch invitations, and manage follow-up communication
Arrange travel and vehicles as required and manage travel claim distribution
Arrange other logistic requirements for the event including travel/hotel/vehicle requirements, stationery, and other equipment

Coordinate finance and administration

Ensure completion of financial reports against the standard checklist
Monitor project budget utilization and payments and liaise with the Finance Unit for timely release of payments

Support knowledge management and communication

Assist team members in typing, formatting, and printing of reports and documents
Manage the unit’s information management system, including proper filing of documents
Prepare submissions for the web and newsletter as required
Maintain an updated contact list and communicate with external parties as required

Other

Execute any other tasks given by the Regional Programme Manager/Theme Leader/Programme Coordinator as required and within one’s capacity

Applicants are requested to apply online before 14 April 2014 through ICIMOD's Online Application System.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

This job has expired.