Number of staff needed: 1 (One)

Reports to: Program Coordinator of HCF and Chairman of Bhitri Deurali Community Forest Users Group

Duty Station: Himalayan Habre Center, Deurali, Taplejung, with frequent field visits as per needs of programs and projects to be implemented by HCF.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Minimum bachelor’s degree in Education/Environment/Zoology/Forestry/Botany or equivalent with prior work experience on related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Outdoor education.
• Good Skill and knowledge on designing outdoor education curriculum and delivering modules.
• Good skill and knowledge of filing, recording keeping, account keeping, reporting and basic documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication in both Nepali and English.
• Good in handling MS-Office packages (Ms. Word, Excel, Power point).
• Skillful in searching for information on the internet, operating social media, developing news and progress reports on regular basis.
• Strong communication, coordination and team building skills.
• Prior knowledge on coordination and collaboration with local councils (Rural municipalities/municipalities) would be added values.
• Having a valid driving license of two-wheeler (preferably four-wheeler).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

HHC OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate with Bhitri Deurali and other Community Forest User Groups, Red Panda Network and other local stakeholders including but not limited to the Phungling Municipality and manage the HHC services.
• Create the conducive environment to enhance the working culture for staff and settle the disputes.
• Pitch ideas and develop proposals for upscaling the HHC.
• Execute the market promotional work in close coordination with the market promotion committee.
• Manage and update the entire financial transactions of the HHC
• Maintain the quality standard of the HHC services.
• Facilitate and inform the visitors of HHC.
• Oversee the repair and maintenance of the HHC.
• Supervise and manage Human Resource of the HHC.

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, etc. of HHC surrounding 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 timeframe 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 around HHC.
• Collaborate with CFUGs, eco-club schools to develop appropriate outdoor education curriculum design.
• Promote HHC outdoor education module in the relevant markets.

Time Duration: 1 year from the date of recruitment (with possible extension)