Program Officer

Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL), which was established in 2005, is the first public company with a mandate of producing forestry graduates in Nepal. The college, which is affiliated with the Tribhuvan University and CTEVT, has been currently running four academic programs in three levels - Diploma in Forestry, BSc Forestry, MScs in Natural Resources Management and Rural Development, and Geographical Information Science and Systems (GIScience). Alongside regular teaching and research, the college has been implementing research and outreach projects related to biodiversity, forestry, and natural resources management. 

KAFCOL is looking for a qualified and dynamic Discipline in charge and Games instructor to work as a key member of the College Administration.

Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL), which was established in 2005, is the first public company with a mandate of producing forestry graduates in Nepal. The college, which is affiliated with the Tribhuvan University and CTEVT, has been currently running four academic programs in three levels - Diploma in Forestry, BSc Forestry, MScs in Natural Resources Management and Rural Development, and Geographical Information Science and …

Program Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Teaching / Education
Job Level : Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Contract
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Jul. 21, 2019 23:55 (4 years, 9 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required : More than or equal to 1 year
Other Specification
  • Should have at least Master's Degree in relevant subject (such as GIS, Remote Sensing, NRM, Forestry or Environmental Science) from reputed university
  • Preferably have some work experience in relevant fields
  • Should be knowledgeable in application of GIS and Remote Sensing technologies in different fields (on top of basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc)
  • Having knowledge of practically useful software for practical classes of the course-related subjects would be additional advantage
  • Should be willing to and capable of participating in students' study tours and excursions
  • Should have excellent oral and written communication and writing skills in English and Nepali languages

Job Description

KAFCOL is looking for a competent Program Officer for its M.Sc. Programs. The successful candidate is expected to undertake the following responsibilities:

  • Carrying out day-to-day administrative works of the college, particularly those related to the UNIGIS and NRM-RD MSc programs, including keeping and updating records of students, teachers, ledger, transcripts, mark-sheets, student's registration, assessment schedule, class routine and its follow up, attendance and teacher's logbook etc
  • Managing official letters and documents related to correspondence and notification to and from college related to the programs
  • Counseling with students and their guardians as per the need
  • Establishing and maintaining good rapport with Institute of Forestry, Tribuhvan Universty; University of Salzburg, Austria; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and other relevant national and international agencies
  • Facilitating and providing management support to the Program Coordinators in internal exams,* field study tours, excursions and other practical works as per need
  • Assisting the Program Coordinators to organize trainings and other relevant events; and enforcing and monitoring the college rules related to students' conduct
  • Supporting the College Administration in developing project proposals and other fund-raising activities
  • Performing any other duties and tasks assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, and the Program Coordinators as and when required

Appointment:

The appointment will be at officer rank. The initial appointment is normally for one year and is renewable based on performance. The salary offered to the successful candidate is as per the KAFCOL rules, commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is also possible to earn additional income by carrying out research and consulting projects. 


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