Secretary and/or Admin Officer

Kathmandu Forest College

Details / requirements:

Invitation of applications for the position of Company Secretary and/or Admin Officer 

Date: 01 October 2015

Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL), which was established in 2005 at Koteshwor, Kathmandu, is the first and currently the only public company with mandate of producing forestry graduates in Nepal. The College, which is affiliated with the Tribhuwan University, has been running B.Sc. Forestry program since its establishment. Since 2012, KAFCOL has also been running a M.Sc. program in Geographical Information Science and Systems (GIScience) in cooperation with the Salzburg University, Austria, and a Diploma in Forestry program under affiliation with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) of the Ministry of Education, Nepal. Alongside teaching, the College has been implementing several research and outreach projects related to biodiversity, forestry, and natural resources management. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate is expected to undertake the following responsibilities:

(A) Administration related: (a) Carry out day-to-day administrative works of the College. These, among other, include: (i) drafting letters, contracts, (ii) keeping and updating office records, including those related to faculty and staff, management board, shareholders, and alumni (iii) counseling students and their guardians as per the need, and (iv) guiding/directing/supervising sub-ordinate staff and security guards, and (b) Perform other administrative duties assigned by the Principal.

(B) Company related: All the tasks listed in Section (i.e. dafa) 186 of the Company Act (2063). 

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant should have:

  • A Bachelor degree in Law or Management or any other relevant subjects.
  • A minimum three years of similar experience with government or non-government agencies.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Nepali, and satisfactory level of oral and written communication skills in English. 
  • Good knowledge of the Company Act (2063) and other relevant laws, rules and regulations of the Government of Nepal and Tribhuwan University.
  • Knowledgeable of basic computer skills, such as MS Word, Excel, etc.
  • A minimum level of knowledge in using the Internet, such as writing/responding emails.

Appointment

The appointment will be at the rank of Company Secretary and/or Admin Officer, depending upon the education and experience. If selected for only the Company Secretary, the appointment can be for part-time. The initial appointment is normally for one year and is renewable based on performance. The salary offered to the successful candidate is as per the KAFCOL rules, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Application Procedure

The application deadline is 30 October 2015. Short-listed candidates will be notified for written test and/or interview. The selected candidate is expected to join the College immediately after completion of the selection process. Please send: (1) a letter of application (in Nepali or English) summarizing your strengths, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and addresses of three referees to the following address.

The Principal 

Kathmandu Forestry College

Koteshwor, Kathmandu

Tel: +977-1-5147211

E-mail: gautam.ambika@gmail.com, kafcol@wlink.com.np

Overview

Category Administrative / Management
Openings 1
Experience 3+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 02 Oct, 2015
Apply Before 30 Oct, 2015
City Kathmandu