Finance Controller

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s assistance in Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income through agriculture, rural infrastructure and vocational skills, as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national and subnational levels.

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic Nepali national for the following position for 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension:

Finance Controller

As a member of the Embassy of Switzerland’s finance team, and in close collaboration with SDC-funded projects and partners, the Finance Controller monitors and helps to promote effective and efficient use of projects’ resources.

Specific fields of activity:

• Advises and supports the Programme Team members in the areas of Finance and Controlling in the Programme Cycle management 
• Supports the Head of Finance and Controlling in the functioning of ICS and also in the preparation of ICS reports
• Conducts Partner Risk Assessment
• Manages contracts through SAP system

Required Expert Competence

Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional degree/Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in finance/accounts or with further training in the area of Accounting/Audit/Financial Management; Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Nepali; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Good knowledge of computer operation and different software application skills;

Minimum 3 years of professional experience - after completion of above-mentioned academic and/or professional qualifications - in the area of Accounting, Financial Management and organizational management.

Required Professional, Personal and Social Competence

High degree of personal responsibility, ability to work autonomously, ability to think ahead, assure confidentiality and professional integrity;

Focused on objectives and results; Pronounced ability for self-reflection, and proven capacity for learning and changing the way of thinking and working; Initiate organization of working environment and deployment of resources; Ability to take decision and implement them

Analytical abilities, conceptual skills and connected thinking; Precise working methods (descriptive, provable), planning and organising

Good Interpersonal skills; Courtesy and Customer orientation; Time management and task prioritization; Adherent to rules and regulations

Assertiveness ; Ability to cope with stress with stressful situations; Ability to work in a team/ability to network; Negotiation skills,

Advisory and coaching skills; Ability to deal with criticism and conflicts; Aware and sensitive in areas of gender and caste/ethnicity issues, and ability to work in a multi-cultural team.

Detailed Terms of Reference is available here (PDF, 311.2 kB, English).

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 10^th December 2019 through post or through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “Application for Finance Controller” respectively on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community).

General Support Assistant

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s assistance in Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income through agriculture, rural infrastructure and vocational skills, as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national and subnational levels. 

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic Nepali National (female candidates are encouraged to apply) for the following position of a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension:

General Support Assistant (1)

The post holder, under the line management of Premises and Transport Manager, shall support to ensure maintenance of the Embassy building and premise. S/He shall support the line manager to coordinate and keep an overview on tasks related to Embassy Grounds and maintenance and also ensure smooth function of Embassy Petrol Pump.

• Support the maintenance of Embassy office buildings and Ambassador’s residence and other infrastructure construction at Ekantakuna premises (repair, paint, etc.); 
• Undertake minor electrical, plumbing and masonry tasks and organize outside services for extensive construction work;
• Undertake replacement of IT equipment (printer, monitor, laptop, beamer etc.)
• Support to ensure smooth functioning of generator;
• Assist in collection and payment of official utility bills;
• Assist in bulk photocopying and Binding

Required Technical Competence

Class 10 and / Electrician Training or Plumbing training (level 2 and above) from NSTB/CTEVT or from a recognized institution; At least 1 year experience in the required job area; Able to troubleshoot and fix the electrical / plumbing problems; Able to read simple instructions and communicate in English; Ability to take responsible for specific task in the field of expertise; Ability to works independently in the field of expertise.

Required Professional/Personal and Social Competence

Courtesy and Customer orientation; Conscious of responsibility and willingness to assure confidentiality and professional integrity.

Time management and task prioritization; Reasoning skills; Good Interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a multi-cultural team; Able to work and contribute positively in a team ;Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Detailed Terms of Reference (PDF, 469.6 kB, English)

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 29 November 2019 through post or through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “Application for General Support Assistant” respectively on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community).

Driver (Female only)

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s assistance in Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income through agriculture, rural infrastructure and vocational skills, as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national and subnational levels. 

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic Nepali National for the following position of a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension:

Driver (1) – Female only

As a member of the Driving team, the post holder undertakes following responsibilities under the line management of Premises and Transport Manager:

• provide transport services to staff and visitors as per instruction within and outside Kathmandu valley.
• takes responsibility for assigned vehicles for cleanliness, proper maintenance, as well as safety of self and passengers.

Required Technical Competence

Academic qualification up to 10th standard; Valid driving license and ability to drive vehicle safely and appropriately; 2 years’ experience of driving different kinds of vehicles (incl. driving to field/districts); Ability to read and interpret road signs in Nepali & English; Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the traffic and related rules and regulations; Knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s).

Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs as well as perform minor vehicle repairs; Ability to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions; Knowledge about First Aid.

Required Professional/Personal and Social Competence

Courtesy and Customer orientation; Conscious of responsibility and willingness to assure confidentiality and professional integrity.

Time management and task prioritization; Reasoning skills; Good Interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a multi-cultural team; Able to work and contribute positively in a team ; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Detailed Terms of Reference (PDF, 605.2 kB, English)

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 29 November 2019 through post or through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “Driver” respectively on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community).

Knowledge Management and Communication Manager

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s assistance in Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income through agriculture, rural infrastructure and vocational skills, as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national and subnational levels. 

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic Nepali National (female candidates are encouraged to apply) for the following position of a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension:

Knowledge Management and Communication Manager (1)

As member of the Embassy of Switzerland, this position extends support to the Ambassador and its Development Cooperation section to plan, develop and implement communication and outreach strategies in order to proactively and effectively interact with the public, the media and the Swiss Community. The Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC) Manager also supports the management to plan and control the Country Programme on annual and quarterly basis and capitalize lessons learnt and process management. The incumbent is also responsible for managing information knowledge and documentation and to assist Head of Mission in the provision of reports and data to HQ.

Specific fields of activity:

• Write and/or oversee the preparation, production, and dissemination of both routine and complex outreach products (e.g., press briefings, news releases, social media articles (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.), radio/TV broadcasts, brochures, videos, websites, speeches, briefing notes, feature stories, etc.) that connects the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC with the internal and external audiences;
• Manages internal  knowledge sharing and learning processes
• Manages Cultural Portfolio of the Embassy.

Required Technical Competence

• Master’s degree in communications/journalism/political science/public relation or related field; Professional experience of minimum of 3 years of in journalism, public relation, communications (ideally public information or content production), and knowledge management; In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios; In-depth knowledge and understanding of PR strategies, management and execution of PR campaigns and initiatives; Fluent in written and spoken English and Nepali; Good knowledge of computer and different software applications including data management, web management and use of internet / intranet: Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and editorial skills.

Required Professional/Personal and Social Competence

High degree of personal responsibility, ability to work autonomously, ability to think ahead, assure confidentiality and professional integrity; Focused on objectives and results and the ability to cope with stressful situations; Pronounced ability for self-reflection, and proven capacity for learning and changing the way of thinking and working; Conceptual and analytic abilities; Good Interpersonal skills; Courtesy and Customer orientation; Time management and task prioritization; Ability to make decisions and to implement them; Goal and result oriented, innovation, to think out of the box, to be able to initiate changes and manage it; good team player, networking skills, negotiation skills, ability to deal with criticism and conflicts; Intercultural sensitivity; Sensitivity for gender questions, social inclusion and workforce diversity.

Detailed Terms of Reference (PDF, 482.5 kB, English)

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 22 November 2019 through post or through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “Application for Knowledge Management and Communication Manager” respectively on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community). 

Executive Office Manager

Switzerland through its development cooperation has been engaged in Nepal since 1959. With the establishment of its Embassy in Nepal in August 2009, Switzerland’s assistance in Nepal continues to focus on federal state building, employment and income through agriculture, rural infrastructure and vocational skills, as well as migration. Switzerland is committed to support Nepal’s socio-economic development and federal state building at national and subnational levels.

The Embassy of Switzerland offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a stimulating team and working environment. We are looking for a young, energetic Nepali National (female candidates are encouraged to apply) for the following position of a 2 years fixed term contract with possibility of extension:

Executive Office Manager (1)

As a member of the secretarial team, the post holder will assist the Deputy Head of Mission/Head of Cooperation and closely collaborate with the Secretarial Team in areas of coordination between the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission.

The Executive Office Manager supports the Secretarial Team in:

• Managing contacts with Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and external stakeholders (e.g. other diplomatic missions, international development agencies, offices of the Government of Nepal, etc.);
• Effectively managing the day-to-day meetings, calendar management, and other associated services e.g. managing logistics for meetings, coordination of representation events/official dinners, preparation of guests list, etc.);
• Preparing formal letters, speaking notes, and Diplomatic Notes;
• He/she will work closely with the Deputy Head of Mission/Head of Cooperation to provide support to the Programme Management.

He/she will provide relief to the Assistant to the Ambassador’s Office and undertake other tasks and responsibilities as/when assigned by the Ambassador or the Deputy Head of Mission.

Required Technical Competence

Master’s degree in Business Studies/Business Management, or other relevant field; Diploma in Secretarial Science; At least 3 years of experience in relevant field; Excellent spoken and written English and Nepali; Excellent knowledge and aptitude of computer and different software applications; Excellent communication skills, including ease of communication with diplomatic missions and offices of the Government of Nepal; Excellent organizational skills.

Required Professional/Personal and Social Competence

High degree of personal responsibility, ability to work autonomously, ability to think ahead, assure confidentiality and professional integrity; Focused on objectives and results and the ability to cope with stressful situations; Pronounced ability for self-reflection, and proven capacity for learning and changing the way of thinking and working; Conceptual and analytic abilities; Good Interpersonal skills; Courtesy and Customer orientation; Time management and task prioritization; Ability to make decisions and to implement them; Goal and result oriented, innovation, to think out of the box, to be able to initiate changes and manage it; good team player, networking skills, negotiation skills, ability to deal with criticism and conflicts; Intercultural sensitivity; Sensitivity for gender questions, social inclusion and workforce diversity.

Detailed Terms of Reference (PDF, 478.3 kB, English).

Application in English with immediate contact address and a telephone number; an updated bio-data; copies of citizenship certificate and academic credentials; and reference from former employer(s) should reach at the latest by 17:00 hrs on 22 November 2019 through post or through email as attachment (please do not provide a link to google drive or any other cloud server) at kathmandu.application@eda.admin.ch. Please clearly mark “Application for Executive Office Manager” respectively on the envelope / subject of the email.

Head
Personnel and Administration (Chancery)
P.O. Box 113
Kathmandu, Nepal

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  The Embassy reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

The Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women and candidates from Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority community