Job Description
ORAGNIZATION: NEPAL BUSINESS FORUM — PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE
Nepal Business Forum (NBF), funded by DANIDA under UNNATI program, is formed to stimulate dialogue and group effort between the public and private sectors on issues related to the effective implementation and monitoring of laws and policies related to investment and business operations, to identify constraints, limitations and barriers existing in business operations and growth of investment, to make recommendations to the government for the development and growth of investment and business and to assist in implementation and monitoring of such recommendations as well as to provide institutional framework for regular, results-oriented, and transparent dialogue between the public and private sectors. The implementing agency of NSF is the Ministry of Industry, Government of Nepal.
POSITION: CEO / COORDINATOR (1)
Key Responsibilities: The NBF CEO/Coordinator will manage the NBF Secretariat under the supervision of the Permanent Management Committee. S/he will play the leading role in coordinating, facilitating, and administering the public-private dialogue (PPD) process in close coordination with GoN and the private sector.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Law or Business.
- At least 5 years of relevant business, legal or advisory experience in a relevant field, where collaboration between private sector and government entities was necessary.
- Strong understating of the investment climate, and the key determinants of the business environment in Nepal.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with proven track record in managing diverse teams and professional staff.
- Strong communications and advocacy skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with public and private sector leaders.
POSITION: PROGRAM OFFICER (1)
Key Responsibilities:The Program Officer shall work under the coordinator; Support the Coordinator in fundraising, monitor the work plan and budget; Support private sector to develop issues which needs to be implemented in the policy level; Ensure communication between the NBF Secretariat, working groups, liaison ministries, private sectors; Program-Related Functions in close collaboration with concerned ministries and private sectors;
Job Requirements:
- University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Science or related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with Master’s degree working with private sectors and Involvement In planning, networking and coordination or 6 years’ experience with Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Prior knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn quickly about advancing social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research, or policy reform
POSITION: PROGRAM ASSISTANT (1)
Key Responsibilities:Assist Coordinator, Director of Research and Director of Communication In development and execution of work plans and activities; Coordinate agenda and meeting schedules;Guide and support Secretariat staff to implement NBF activities; Assist in logistics, procurement for workshops, seminars and events; Assist in processing invoices and payments; Coordinate with private sector, donor partners and staff as needed; Maintain strong work relationships with private and GoN stakeholders; Supervise outsourced staff.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in law, business or economics.
- At least 3 years of relevant legal, business, or advisory experience, in a relevant field, where collaboration between private sector and government entities was necessary.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with proven track record.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to Interface effectively with public and private sector leaders.
POSITION: FINANCE ASSISTANT (1)
Key Responsibilities:Finance Assistant reports to the Executive Director/Coordinator. S/He is responsible for maintaining the budget, recording and reflecting hilly, accurately, clearly in a timely manner.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Business Studies/Finance/CA/ACCA.
- Five years of experience In finance and accounting works is preferable.
- Knowledge of international organizations/agencies and national financial regulations and procedures.
- Good communication skills.
- Good computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and accounting software
How To Apply
APPLICATION METHOD: Interested and competent applicants are requested to fill up an online application form available on and submit (1) an application letter and (2) a recent Curriculum Vitae no later than 25th January 2017 / Wednesday.
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For queries please contact People2People Pvt. Ltd. at 01 – 5539746 / 5539788. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.