Options is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Nepal Health Sector Support Programme (NHSSP) is a technical assistance programme to the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), funded with UK Aid, designed to support the goals of Nepal Health Sector Strategy (2015/16 - 2020/21) and contribute to the MoHP’s efforts to provide quality health services leaving no-one behind. It is implemented by a consortium led by Options, with HERD International and Oxford Policy Management.

Options seeks an Administrative Assistant to carry out reception and programme support duties. The post holder should assist NHSSP staff in day to day logistics and secretarial support. The programme is based in several locations Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Family Welfare Division (FWD), Management Division, and Oasis Building, Patan Dhoka. The position will be based in Oasis Building – Patan Dhoka, focusing the post holder’s support on this office and activities in it.

Main duties will include managing incoming mail, phone calls, greeting visitors; updating contact records, support with filing and copying; supervising office building and equipment maintenance; logistics for meetings, events and training; programme logistics and other tasks arising in line with the role. The main objective of the role is to ensure smooth operation of the office.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s in business studies, social sciences, or a related field
• 3 years’ experience in logistics, administration in donor funded programmes
• Proficiency in MS office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email software
• Experience drafting and typing letters in Nepali
• Managing events
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel within Nepal
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Applicants must have the right to work in Nepal

Application process

• Closing date for applications: 19 March 2020
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision
• UK Aid / NHSSP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including under-represented groups, specifically women and people with disabilities.