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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Education Officer for an anticipated five-year USAID/Nepal Kathmandu Valley – Clean Air Program (KCAP). This program will seek to reduce air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley, and potentially other areas of Nepal, by addressing the sources of air pollution through: 1) building the capacity of and providing technical assistance to government to increase adherence to environmental regulations, use data for solution identification, and drive policy formulation, enforcement and implementation; 2) strengthening existing and new civil society and community networks, particularly those representing marginalized communities, to advocate and advance public interest on improving air quality; 3) and establishing private sector partnerships.

This position is subject to project award, funding, and USAID approval.

Education Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu, Nepal
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Aug. 13, 2021 17:00 (3 years, 9 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 3 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Time Management Leadership Interpersonal Skills

Other Specification

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Education or related field and three to five years of experience managing and/or implementing education programs; some knowledge of environmental education is preferred but not required
Experience in curriculum and training design, including knowledge of how best to integrate new curricula into existing systems and most effectively roll-out training
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and consultants, and to set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities required
Flexibility and ability to adapt implementation based on data or information from monitoring of activities
Thought leadership in education and demonstrated experience in advancing the field in Nepal and/or regionally
Experience with working in USAID projects is preferred
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English and fluency in Nepalese
Qualified female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities, socially excluded and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply

Job Description

Reports To: Program Manager

Position Description

The Education Officer will lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the project’s education strategy. S/he will lead initiatives focused on building school communities’ awareness of the impact of air pollution on children and capacity to take action to prevent it and mitigate its effects on children. The Education Officer will lead activities to design curriculum, implement vocational trainings, guide research on the intersection of air pollution and educational outcomes and liaise with educational institutions and media outlets to raise awareness.

S/he will ensure the use of best practices in the field and rigorous design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership in the design, development, execution and evaluation of an education engagement strategy, ensuring the project’s activities use a systematic planning process that is evidence-based and reinforced through a coordinated, shared vision among partners, key stakeholders, and the Government of Nepal
Lead development and preparation of annual workplans and routine donor reporting for the education workstream of the project
Work with project stakeholders to develop education tools and frameworks
Lead the development of curricula on air pollution and design training plans and modules to deliver content to pre-defined groups of learners
Lead research on the impact of air pollution on learning outcomes that can support decision-making and advocacy
Ensure that new knowledge and best practices in education for air pollution reduction are shared and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in local, regional and global partner and technical networks, scientific forums and other knowledge-sharing platforms
Work with the project’s M&E Specialist to track whether program education activities are achieving the project’s indicators
Oversee planning and implementation of other specific civil society activities

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