Military Liaison Officer (MLO) Senior Clerk

Military Liaison Officer (MLO) Senior Clerk (E1 – Internal and External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Ref No: 75: Issued date: 12 April 2024

Closing Date: 30 April 2024

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ BGN

British Gurkhas Nepal (Kathmandu)

Nepal

No. of Vacancies: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

The clerk provides the Defence Section’s principal interface with Nepal Government Ministries, other Diplomatic Missions and is responsible to the DA/AMA/MLO and SO Admin for the day-to-day management/administration of all MLO matters to enable BGN to carry out its core functions in support of HQ Regional Command. It is therefore essential that the clerk has the ability to develop good working relationship with GoN Ministries/Departments and other agencies which the Defence Section has regular contacts with. In addition, as a primary Defence section interface with British Embassy and other UK Departments personnel, the MLO clerk, should have the ability to work proactively, independently and make decisions on behalf of his/her chain of command.

In BGN, our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army. In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

Job description:

• Liaison with the Nepalese Government Ministries and other Departments on a regular basis.
• Acquisition of clearances, visas, and road permits to India.
• Acquisition of Nepalese visas and other permits.
• Management of adventure training/expedition (to Nepal from the UK Armed Forces) records
• Acquisition of import/export permits from the relevant Government Ministries/Departments for BGN and GWT(N).
• Acquisition of authority from relevant Government Ministries/Departments for the purchase/sale/disposal/registration of MOD and private blue plated vehicles and the local disposal of MoD Stores.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the organisation of key Embassy events (including Remembrance Service & Queen’s Birthday Party), official visits and other invitations to and from the Defence Section.
• Management of office stationery/machinery (including local purchase) and updating of relevant instructions and Publications for Defence Section.
• Managing diaries and organising meetings, appointments, and invitations for Defence Attaché.
• Assist Nepal Army personnel/dependants nominated for UK courses and perform their clerical duties including UK visas.
• Maintaining Defence Section gifts and hospitability book as per the MOD policy.
• Perform other clerical duties as directed.
• Stand in for the EO(L) in his/her absence.

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. MLO Senior Clerk follows the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Must be able to demonstrate the Behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

Applicant should have good written/ spoken English and Nepali language skills. Proven experience, qualifications, and training is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently. You will be assessed on your IT skills through a Practical Assessment and English Language skills to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process. Individuals with college education and exposure to IT working culture with established organisation are encouraged to apply for this job.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Click this link: Success Profiles

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Challenging and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 88,457.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
• Child allowance up to 18 years.

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• ‘50% time’, personal development every Wednesday. This provides each BGN employee the opportunity to study, exercise, learn, or share their skills with their colleagues.
• ‘Catch-Up’ performance review system. An opt-in (or out) lightweight and flexible staff performance review system that is adapted to each team and individual’s unique workload and volume.

Things you need to know:

Security:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal. 

Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

There will be an assessment on IT skills and English Language to assess the suitability of the candidates for the role.

Candidates will be required to provide work related details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY.

NO CV’s to be attached.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Working for British Gurkhas Nepal:

British Gurkhas Nepal embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this Application Form.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to:
• bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place in last week of May.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk