Program Administrative Officer

Job Vacancy: Program Administrative Officer

Location:Kathmandu

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline:January 20, 2025

Start Date: February, 2025

About Us:

Pahichan Nepal is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kathmandu, Nepal, dedicated toempowering single and marginalized women with disabilities, particularly those who are unmarried, widowed,or divorced. As a self-help organization, Pahichan Nepal embodies a community-centered approach, empowering womenwith disabilities to advocate for their own rights and create sustainable change within their communities. Theorganization prioritizes inclusivity, dignity, and independence, creating a safe and supportive space wherewomen can live, learn, and work free from stigma and discrimination.

Vision: To ensure that every single and marginalized woman with disabilities receives equal and dignifiedrecognition in society.

Mission: To empower single and marginalized women with disabilities to rediscover their identity, livedignified lives, and build equitable communities.

Goal: To economically, socially, politically, and culturally empower single and marginalized women withdisabilities.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Administrative Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the smooth functioning of programs by providing administrative and logistical assistance, ensuring operational efficiency, and contributing to the achievement of program goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to program teams, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes.
• Coordinate logistics for program events, workshops, and conferences
• Manage program documentation, including maintaining accurate records, reports, and databases.
• Monitor program budgets and expenses, assisting with financial reporting and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Assist in the preparation of program materials, reports, concept papers and presentations.
• Support the team in tracking program deliverables and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Perform other administrative duties as required to support program activities.
• Conduct field visits and trips as required by the program.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in an administrative or program support role, preferably in a non-profit or program-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), accounting software and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Familiarity with budget management and reporting is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to pahichann@gmail.com by 21stJanuary, 2025. Please include "Program Administrative Officer Application – [Your Name]" in the subject line.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.