Open To : All interested and qualified candidates
Position :  Education Specialist - FSNPSC-11OPENING 
Date : December 21, 2019
Closing Date : January 24, 2020  5:00 P.M Kathmandu time
Work Hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week

NOTE : ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Basic Function Of The Position  :

The Education Specialist works in a collaborative manner with the USAID Education Development Office's (ED) Six-person team and the larger USG Mission. S/he has the primary responsibility for the technical direction of pertains of  USAID/Nepal’s $15-20 million per year education portfolio, under the guidance of the EDO Office rector. The incumbent provides expert technical input into the overall education program, especially from the prescriptive of advising on the issues, opportunities, and strategy in the education sector in Nepal. S/he plays leadership role in developing strategies, engaging with stakeholders, designing activities, and managing programs, specifically focused on improving the quality of education and improving learning outcomes in Nepal.

Required Qualifications : 

Education: 

• A Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in education, social policy, international development or other related discipline is required

Prior Work Experience:

• The Education Specialist must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional and/or management experience in the education field working with INGOs, Government counterparts, or Development Partners
• The Education Specialist must have experience in program design, management, and implementation of education programs in developing countries
• Experience working in Nepal is preferred
• A high degree of technical knowledge in the area of improving the quality of education and learning outcomes is required
• Prior experience working in the area of early grade reading or learning preferred
• Prior experience working with USAID partners or other donor partners is preferred

Post Entry Training: 

• USAID-specific training on teamwork, activity management, and USAID programming, General training, conferences, or learning experiences in early childhood development, participatory and democratic learning, applied learning, vocational education workforce development and education leadership would be made available as practical

Language Proficiency: 

• Level IV in written and spoken English and level IV in Nepali
• Must be able to speak, write and present in a concise and thoughtful manner on development programs and issues in both English and Nepali

Job Knowledge: 

• Expertise in education quality improvement is required, especially in the field of early grade reading, early grade learning, teacher training and support, or learning assessments
• In-depth knowledge of strategies, programs, and working methodologies in the education sector in Nepal, including the School Sector Development Plan, is required
• Knowledge of USAID and other donor programs in the Nepal education sector is required
• Broad contacts within Nepali education agencies, civil society, NGOs, and government would also be an asset
• Knowledge of gender and inclusion principles and practices is required

Skills and Abilities: 

• The Education Specialist must have very good computer skills, including the ability to use Google Doc/Sheet/Form and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint efficiently and effectively
• S/he must be able to articulate his/her thoughts both verbally and written and both in English and in Nepali with expert interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
• S/he can handle sensitive issues diplomatically and use good judgment when speaking on behalf of USAID
• S/he has the ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data for decision making and reporting and can, with minimal supervision, prioritize and organize tasks to complete them quickly and efficiently while working collaboratively
• S/he has the ability to troubleshoot, solve complex problems, and plan ahead
• S/he has the ability to effectively manage complex mechanisms to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and the achievement of program objectives
• S/he has highly-developed program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills

A detailed job description for the position can be obtained by visiting USAID nepal's website at http://www.usaid.gov/nepal/careers or byrequestingUSAID Nepal's Human Resources Office USAIDNepalHR@usaid.gov