Assistant Officer - Admin and Logistic

EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Officer - Admin and Logistic

VACANCY REF: ACFAOLOG

DATE OF VACANCY: 25/03/2024

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide. As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organization, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: Six months

Base: Kathmandu Valley

Expected starting date: 1 May 2024

Number of positions: 1

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Officer- Admin and Logistic is responsible for:

• Provide logistics support to Country Office and field, (Procurement, Supply chain, arrange field movement, contract, arrange meeting/workshops etc)
• Support programs in various technical logistics activities, as needed.
• Provide Support to Admin/Finance (E-Archive in online web- tool, organize filing system, filing electronic tax returns, day to day support – going to bank, inland revenue, ministry etc)
• Ensure the proper functioning of the fleet
• Manage the stock and follow up
• Ensure the maintenance and follow-up of the facilities
• Reporting as per ACF standard (periodic Logistic report, Contract Follow-up, Equipment List, Fleet, Stock)
• Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity
• Comply with Safeguarding Policy and the relevant annexed policies, which fall under its scope.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least two years of experience in related field preferably in International NGO. 
• Proficient knowledge and hands-on experience in logistic procedures, maintenance of records, internal controls and supply chain.  
• Experience in partnership management
• Should have organizational and facilitation skills
• Should have Flexibility in work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sensitive and responsive to Gender, Age Diversity and Social Inclusion
• Ability to work in diverse environment
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English and Nepali 
• Excellent computer skills including navigating email, internet and MS Word and Excel

Applications:

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit a motivation letter including expected salary range, updated CV with two referees through email: recruitment@np-actionagainsthunger.org by 8 April 2024 by 5 pm Nepal time. The Vacancy Reference (ACFAOLOG) must be mentioned in the title of the email otherwise the application may be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Action Against Hunger reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.