JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Outdoor Education Program Manager will work under the direct supervision of KTK-BELT Co-Directors and Habeli,our outdoor education partner to develop and implement the outdoor education program plan.S/he will also work directly with BELT fellows,BELT schools and relevant government stakeholders.The first prototype for the outdoor education program will be in Yangshila VDC, located within the Chure region of Eastern Nepal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM PLANNING AND DESIGN:

• Review existing literature on outdoor education programs from around the world to understand best practices
• Research existing K-12 curriculum to understand how to introduce or strengthen the outdoor education component
• Research into the existing ecology, habitats and geology etc of the Chure region to develop a place-based outdoor education program
• Ensure the program is developed in a participatory manner including relevant stakeholders
• Draft a work-plan and budget to ensure the program is completed within the outlined time-frame and within the budget constraints

OUTDOOR EDUCATION MODULE DESIGN:

• Understand the existing interpretation points on the trails to develop a set of modules around the identified focus areas across Yangshila VDC
• Collaborate with partner BELT schools to develop appropriate outdoor education curriculum design

TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF TEACHING FELLOWS:

• Provide workshops and training to teaching fellows to implement outdoor education program
• Research into training opportunities for fellows to strengthen their understanding of outdoor education and enable them to implement a sound program
• Mentor, guide and work alongside selected fellows

COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS:

• Ensure effective consultation and collaboration with partners and stakeholders, in particular: public schools in Yangshila, Ministry of Education, local and regional authorities, resource centers, civil society and the private sector, to implement the Project
• Coordinate with government officials to receive appropriate approvals for curriculum implementation

GUIDANCE OF THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR LEARNING LANDSCAPES:

• Guide the design-build team and respective school committees to turn existing school grounds into landscapes for teaching
• Guide the design-build team and KTK-BELT to turn existing Learning Ground plots and plant trails into landscapes for teaching

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• Provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of the projects
• Prepare technical reports as required

FUNDRAISING:

• Research relevant grants and draft projects that fit the criteria of funding proposals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced University degree in the area of Environmental Education, Social and Natural Sciences. Training courses/specialization on Environmental Education will be an advantage
• At least 2-4 years of professional experience in the Environmental Education sector. Work experience in the field of climate change, environment, water resources management, biodiversity conservation, can also be qualified
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali language is an advantage
• Experience working with Government Officials and various stakeholders
• Ability to design, manage and implement outdoor education programs
• Ability to work well with and contributing effectively to a multi-cultural team with high standards and principles in professional and personal behavior
• Ability to work independently in remote areas with minimum supervision