Vacancy for Blind and Partially sighted Youths

Post : Office Assistant

Job type : Entry level

Duration- 1 Year with possible Extension

Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN) is a national NGO established and run by the Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) youth of Nepal. As a rights-based organisation, BYAN plays a proactive role in the formulation, amendment and implementation of persons with disabilities (PWDS) related legal provisions, and in organizing and capacity-building across the country. BYAN works in close collaboration with Government, Civil society organisation, Oranisations of persons with disabilities and Persons with disabilities and their networks. BYAN is currently recruiting a fresh Blind and Partially sighted youth for the position of Office Assistant, in Kathmandu to support the organizational works. An Office Assistant will work in close coordination with his/her subordinates to support and execute various organizational clerical works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work as an Office Assistant and Front desk handler at the Central office and support their subordinates in all the activities.

• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, mailing and filing correspondence, preparing attendance, placing orders, and answering calls
• Interacts with clients, visitors, and vendors and Arranges meetings
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and correspondences, meeting notes, and forms among other documents
• Maintains accurate records and enters data of members and handle Photocopies, scans, and files appropriate documents
• Interacts with his/her subordinates when necessary
• Maintains financial database records and program expenses in and outside the valley and handle financial support activities of organisation (Withdraw, deposit, collect and dispatch ) cash/ cheques and other documents.
• Maintains stocks and stationeries by anticipating work requirements, ordering supplies, and distributing supplies/stationeries where necessary
• Handling communications with the chapters, members, board members and Staffs when necessary
• Performs additional duties when required, including drafting brochures and organising the filing system
• Support and facilitate with youth with disabilities to plan, develop and advocate for their rights in local levels and support the members and chapters when needed.
• Ensure the proper documentation and timely reporting of all activities to the respective subordinates.

 REQUIREMENTS 

• +2/ intermediate level in any steam.

• Good knowledge in disability and understanding on issues / challenges of persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge on Disability related National and International laws (UNCRPD, SDG,  Disability Right Act, Inclusive Education Policy, Constitution of Nepal)
• Familiar with current socio-political context and change process in the respective districts and province.
• Respect to the diversity in particular to the poor marginalized, vulnerable and disability population.
• Prior volunteering experience with diverse groups including Youth and Disability is an advantage.

• Good Excel skills and MS package , English Nepali Typing
• Skill on social media  posts and use of digital platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Nepali language.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates fitting above criteria are kindly requested to apply along with their CV and motivation Letter at [email protected] by 15th Nov, 2021. For the telephone enquiry please contact 9801048303.   

BYAN Promotes inclusion across gender, caste, ethnicity and Dalits within persons with disabilities and are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further process. The organization reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reasons.