Vacancy Announcement
Jagaran Media Center (JMC) is an organization working for the rights of the most marginalized communities of the country i.e. Dalits, for a socially inclusive society. The approach that JMC adopts to achieve its goals and objectives is the use of different means of media. JMC is looking for Admin/Finance Director for its central office in Kathmandu .
Responsibilities:
Develops all office policies and the implementation and sustainability of the same.
· Oversees financial operations, personnel management, procurement, implementation of office automation, transport services, communications, travel, logistics, conference, security and other support services.
· Review the administrative needs, in consultation with the Program Director. Decide which policies and approaches are to be implemented to resolve administrative questions.
· Review the staffing requirements.
Competencies:
Planning and organization:
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to coordinate own work and the work of others
Work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities
Identify priority activities and assignments and to make appropriate adjustments.
Professionalism:
Expert knowledge and command of planning, programming, budgeting, financial management and other relevant administrative policies.
Practical experience in office management and administration.
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to motivate and guide others
Leadership:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations both as a team member and a team leader.
Communications:
Good communication (spoken and written Nepali and English) skills (including the ability to write reports)
Team work:
Proven inter-personal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment;
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations both with internal and external parties;
Respect for diversity, including gender and caste balance.
Ability to build a positive team spirit
Managing performance:
Ability to monitor and assess and review office processes and procedures
Ability to monitor and assess and review staff performance
Qualifications:
Education:
MBA specialization in Finance with 3 years of relevant experience or BBS specialization in Finance with 5 years of relevant experience.
Work Experience:
3-5 years experience in Office management: administration, human resources, planning, coordination and control. Experience gained in Social welfare organization, preferably in Governance, Caste Discrimination or Media.
Computer Skills:
Advanced-user level skill in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to handle accounting software will be added advantage.
Candidates meeting above criteria are requested to apply with recent CV and a passport sized photograph no later than 23 February 2007. Covering letter is to be addressed to Chairperson, JMC. Application can either be mailed or post to following address:
Chairperson
Jagaran Media Center (JMC)
PO Box: 19619
Buddha Nagar, Kathmandu , Nepal
E-mail: info@jagaranmedia. org.np
