Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) Coach

Street Child is an international charity based in the United Kingdom that aims to create avenues for out-of- school children to access education by through an integrated approach that strengthens the capacity of teachers, schools and communities to sustain their investment in the education for their children.

Following the devastating earthquakes in April and May 2015 that left more than 1 million children out of school and destroyed or damaged over 50,000 classrooms, Street Child UK expanded its operations into Nepal to assist local partners to re-establish education in some of the country’s worst affected communities. Street Child of Nepal recently completed a project funded by UNICEF and implemented by Street Child through the local partner organisations to support the humanitarian relief effort in the earthquake affected areas of Nepal and is currently expanding its operations to Nepal, in an attempt to serve increasing numbers of children in need. With the support of DFID, it is now preparing for an education and livelihood intervention in Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Saptari and Sunsari districts in Nepal.

Street Child of Nepal is therefore calling applications in following positions for the implementation of its new program:

Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) Coach

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Teaching / Education
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 3 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Nov. 09, 2018 23:55 (2 months, 1 week ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Bachelor
Experience Required	:	More than or equals to 2 years

Job Description

Reports to: Programs Manager
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm

Objective/Purpose of the Position:

We are seeking for an ALP Coach who will primarily be responsible for monitoring of Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) running in communities in the above-mentioned districts
They will develop the capacity of Community Educators (CEs) in their facilitation, assessment and evaluation and will be responsible for the smooth and efficient implementation of the project activities

Key Responsibilities:

Management and planning:

Responsible for managing closely the Program
Working together with partner NGO’s coordinators in enhancing quality of ALP classes and solving problems
Working closely with all the stakeholders at district, palika and community level
Supporting M & E team in developing assessment tools for ALP classes and conducting assessments
Coordinating at concerned district and local units/offices

Communication:

Working closely with students, parents, management committees and community people for effectiveness of ALP classes
Providing periodic inputs to SCoN and partner organization for the effectiveness of ALP classes
Conduct regular follow up with students, parents, educators and management committees

Monitoring:

Evaluating ALP classes on regular basis
Ensuring ALP classes are inclusive
Developing capacity of Community Educators (CE’s) in facilitation, assessment and evaluation

Reporting:

Prepare and share timely and accurate progressive reports periodically
Reporting on effectiveness of ALP classes and performance of CE’s

Protection and compliance:

Ensure that protection cases are reported, referred and followed up
Ensure implementation of project activities conforms with requirements and procedures

Working with others:

Ensure effective, streamlined communication between education programs and logistics

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work and or relevant discipline
Demonstrated minimum of 2 years’ experience in Non-Formal Education and/or teacher training
Good understanding of education concepts and issues in the development context
Fluency in Maithili, Nepali and English
Strong interpersonal & team building skills and excellence as a team player
Advanced organizational skills including the ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently, use initiative, establish priority to work to tight or competing deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain productive, effective working relationship with the team, consortium and stakeholders
In hand experience of using Microsoft office (MS word, MS excel, Power Point etc)
Experience in implementing best practices

Desirable:

Master degree or equivalent preferred
Prior experience on Accelerated Learning Programmes
Skill of teaching and learning material development will be an asset
Training, facilitation, coaching, supervision experience
Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation
Experience in staff management will be an added advantage
Given this is a girl’s education project, motivated female candidates as highly encouraged to apply for the post

Note: For Janakpur based positions local applicants based in Janakpur are highly encouraged to apply.

Applying Procedure

If you are a self-motivated individual, who also believes in the mission and vision of this organization and meet the above mentioned skills and qualifications please send your updated CV with three (3) references and a cover letter explaining why you believe you qualify for this job at admin@street -child.org.np not later than 9th November 2018. The subject should clearly mention, “Application for Position you are applying for.”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted-please do not contact us directly. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. Candidates form local areas/district, minority community, groups, cast and women are highly encouraged to apply. Street Child of Nepal is an equal opportunity employer