Office Assistant

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Short Term Temporary

About the IFC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.

Short Term Temporary:
IFC SEDF is looking for short term temporary staff (STT) to be based in the IFC Kathmandu office; the incumbent will provide a full range of office assistance support duties and other ad hoc assignments that might be assigned by the IFC Country Coordinator. Incumbents should be organized, energized and seasoned professional, capable of operating effectively and discreetly in a very demanding fast-paced environment.

The Role:
The STT will be responsible for a full range of administrative and operational support to the office, including, but not limited to:
• Handling fax documents, photocopying, scanning, filing documents
• Receive calls and take messages
• Track & handle office bills – electricity, telephone, utilities etc
• Collect mail/ Deliver mail/ Deliver documents to clients and government/ donor offices
• Handle stationery and assist in office supplies procurement
• Liaise with airport authorities to receive guests/ VIP
• Perform travel-related activities such as tickets, visa requests
• Assist IFC visiting missions to Nepal
• Undertake ad hoc assignments and provide support to other staff in the Office as required
• Act as back up to Team Assistant during their absence.

Specific Qualifications:
The STT must be efficient, able to perform in a fast paced environment, eager to learn, responsive to client needs and willing to work as an integral team member. The selection criteria are:

• The candidate is expected to have a Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent diploma or relevant experience. Higher qualifications are welcome.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact with the team, internally and externally
• Positive attitude, reliability and resourcefulness and proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
• Excellent administrative, office support and organization skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner
• Self-starter and motivated to accept additional assignments, and initiative to help others in meeting work objectives
• Satisfactory English language skills (verbal and written) including ability to draft basic correspondence
• Willingness to multi task and work under pressure.

The assignment would be for 6 months starting from May 15, 2008. All eligible candidates for above position are advised to apply by email to lrai@ifc.org by May 7, 2008.