TECSES
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Technical Support Cooperation to the School Education Sector (TECSES) is a teacher education project in Nepal, supported by Finland and the European Union. The project is implemented by HY+, a company fully owned by the University of Helsinki that offers continuing education and development services.

TECSES aims to improve teacher education through collaboration with Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), as well as provincial and local governments, and universities. The project places particular emphasis on promoting equity and inclusion in education.

TECSES will be implemented at the level of both policy and practice. At the policy level, the project will support the development and strengthening of teacher education for both pre- and in-service teachers, in partnership with the MoEST and universities. At the practical level, TECSES will work with provinces, local governments, and schools to strengthen teacher support systems, improve teachers’ pedagogical skills, and support school improvement to make learning more inclusive and equitable for all children.

We operate in Karnali, Sudurpashchim, and Madhesh provinces.

Focusing on human rights, progressive values, expertise, and sustainability, TECSES works to ensure access to quality education for every child.

TECSES is funded by Finland and the European Union and will run for five years, from 2024 to 2029.

TECSES aims to improve teacher education through collaboration with Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), as …

Local Coordinator in Education Planning and Budgeting

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Position: Local Coordinator in Education Planning and Budgeting
No. of requirement: 2
Location: Madesh Province - Janakpur (1) & Sudurpaschim Province - Dhangadi (1)
Reports to: Provincial Coordinator

Main duties:

The purpose of this position is to support local government in the Sudurpashchim or Madhesh Province and their Local Education Units (LEU), in building their capacities in planning and budgeting educational services, with the aim that the Local Education Units could better respond to the needs in their municipalities. The position is based in the Sudurpashchim or Madhesh Province.

Responsibilities

Prepare an analysis of capacity needs and a work plan based on the major needs identified
Contribute to project´s annual planning process and carry out activities agreed in the annual plan
Collect programmatic data, compile and analyze as required. Prepare programmatic report and submit to Project lead as per need.
Support the PSU in Kathmandu to conduct due diligence of the local partners if any.
Provide on-the-job capacity building and support to local units.
Organize practical-oriented teacher trainings, workshops and in-house seminars and prepare training materials as per requests from LEUs
Conduct programmatic activities within approved programmatic budget and ensure activities and budgets are carried out as planned
Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results during each reporting period
Ensure program activities and budget for the project are in compliance with legal regulations
Support to enhance capacity of participating local government and schools in inclusive education planning and budgeting
Participate in teacher education curriculum and course designing at the university
Update and document provincial level ongoing activities
Coordinate and facilitate municipal level and school level joint monitoring support visit.
Facilitate and support to form/reform of teacher roster trainers at Sudurpashchim or Madhesh provincial teacher education training unit and LEUs.
Participate and regular follow up of ongoing teacher training organized by PETC and LEUs.
Represent municipal and school level meetings.

In addition, perform any task reasonably assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor´s level in economics, planning, or similar; Master’s degree is an asset.
At least five years of similar work experience in a relevant sector
Good knowledge of public policies;
Excellent numeracy skills with an attention to detail;
Good knowledge of labor and procurement laws;
Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations;
Experience in capacity building;
Fluent in Nepali and English.

Skills

Good organization and planning skills
Experience in working cross-cultural contexts
Sensitivity towards gender, sexual, ethnic/race, cultural identities • Self-motivated person able to work with little supervision
Demonstrate commitment to teamwork with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
Good computer skills: Excel, Power Point, Word, digital meeting platforms.