Geetika Chhetri

Supported annual recruitment planning and acted as Officer-in-Charge of the HR Unit during the absence of the Regional HR Officer. Monitored and analyzed filled and vacant positions and provided advice on staff and affiliate workforce matters.

Provided advice and support to hiring managers on international recruitment matters and managed the overall recruitment process for FS-4 and FS-5 levels. Coordinated with client offices to identify upcoming vacancies and reviewed job openings and selection recommendations.

Managed and coordinated human resources-related and administrative issues of UN Volunteers, including recruitment, deployment, and contractual status. Oversaw the management and deployment of over 80 UN Volunteers and participated in over 50 interviews as a panel member.

Developed a multi-year regional management plan to identify regional needs for technical assistance and determine training resource requirements. Managed the human resources and administrative volunteer and partnership portfolio and served as official representative at regional events.

Coordinated all activities related to UNV support to the Local Governance and Community Development Program (LGCDP), including communications and documentation. Liaised with UNDP counterparts regarding budget and financial transactions.

Led the communication and documentation functions of the organization and its projects, supporting the production of communications and marketing tools. Updated and maintained the organization's website and organized events and international conferences.

Managed the 'Leave for Change' volunteering program, identifying and developing human resources aspects for assignments. Provided orientation and induction for newly arrived volunteers.

Led the communication and documentation functions of the organization and its projects, supporting the production of communications and marketing tools. Updated and maintained the organization's website and organized events and international conferences.

Identified potential host organizations, pre-screened host applications, and conducted final selection of organizations. Managed the human resources and administrative coordination activities of the Canadian Volunteer Project, including developing job descriptions and preparing orientation programs.

Sourced assignments for various development projects, NGOs, and INGOs. Managed the human resources and administrative coordination activities of the Australian and Canadian Volunteer Project, including conducting site inspections and developing job descriptions.

Updated and maintained personal files of all staff members and drafted, edited, and typed letters and documents. Maintained filing systems, arranged meetings, prepared agendas and minutes, and handled all communications.

Provided executive secretarial support to the organization.

Provided executive secretarial support to the General Manager.

Completed a Master of Arts in English in 2025.

Completed a certificate in Decentralized Governance & Peacebuilding in 2017.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science in 1992.