Executive Assistant (Assistant to the Chairperson)

Nepal aspires to graduate from the least developing country to a lower middle-income country by 2026. However, the development community’s excessive focus today on socio-political empowerment has not yielded the desired economic transformation.  In reaching the 2026 national target, shall we wait for institutions of power to become accountably productive or shall we bolster innovations of people to bring inclusive prosperity?  And, shall we strengthen grassroots-government collaboration in shaping an equal and enterprising future? 

DAAYITWA ABHIYAAN strives for an enterprising Nepal where every individual has opportunities for a prosperous future. Focused on promoting economic empowerment, we aim to nurture an enterprising mindset - which is about working hard, taking risks, and being creative - in development change agents. Driven by principles of economic justice, community engagement and financial sustainability, the Abhiyaan comprises four organizations.

• Daayitwa - an NGO that promotes domestic youth employment by accelerating rural youth entrepreneurs to create jobs and supporting the government to implement evidence-based enterprise development policies.

• Nepal Leadership Academy - a non-profit company that develops an enterprising mindset in change agents by growing their leadership and management capabilities.

• Governance Lab - a think and do tank that creates an ecosystem for evidence based policy making in Nepal by fostering innovative collaboration between  researchers and decision-makers.

• Nepal Rising - a US-based non-profit that engages and empowers Nepali diaspora in the US as change agents and strengthens local and global collaboration to promote socio-economic development in Nepal.

You, as the Executive Assistant will assist the Chairperson in coordinating activities, documenting key learning, and promoting organizational visibility. Specific responsibilities will include coordination and communication support:

1. Coordination of the Office of Chairperson (OEC)

• Support the Chairperson in day-to-day management for optimal efficiency.

• Effective and efficient functioning and administration of the OEC, including screening all incoming correspondence, identifying which matters should be brought to the attention of the Chairperson with special emphasis on prioritization and deadlines and ensuring concerned parties are consulted and/or briefed

• Support with administering the Chairperson’s internal and external meetings, correspondence,  drafting presentations and  documents, preparing meeting materials, taking notes, and maintaining records.

• Provide assistance in event planning and execution.

• Provide additional program and administrative support as and when required.

 2. Communications

• Support in writing impact stories and other reflection notes for mass media

• Increase organizational outreach through research and content development

• Ensure the inventory of communications materials and collateral are well maintained and coordinate with other departments for their availability on time.

• Support the Communications department to update websites and social media as and when required

• Assist in fundraising research, grant writing, and report writing

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Bachelors in  business, policy or social development sectors, or other related fields, preferably with 1 year of work experience 

• Impeccable writing skills in Nepali and English is a must

• Understanding of social issues related to economic prosperity, income generation and community-driven development

• Demonstrates and safeguards organizational ethics and integrity

• Independence in working on complex problems in the field of specialization consistently applying creativity and independent judgment

• Strong motivation and organizational/time management skills

• Ability to exercise self-control and make informed decisions during uncertainties

• Learning attitude and able to encourage learning environment

• Determined to work hard, take risks, and fail forward

• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines during pressure

• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving and managing conflicts

• Teamwork attitude, including facilitating open communication

Compensation: Governance Lab will provide compensation on a monthly rate basis. The rate will be mutually agreed upon, commensurate with the level of the required deliverables, the qualifications and experience of the candidate. 

If you're keen on this position, kindly complete the form below. To access the page, please click on the provided link and right-click to go to the link.

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In the subject line, put “Job Title followed by your first and last name (e.g., “Executive Assistant – Sabina Nepali ) and attach the following documents. All documents must be compiled in a single file, in the same order and saved in PDF format:

• Cover letter (one page max)

• CV 

• Academic transcripts/certificate for most recent qualification

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**