VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

World Vision is a child focused relief, development and advocacy organization that has contributed to transformation in the lives of millions of children around the world in vulnerable situations. We are driven by Christian values to serve children and families regardless of their religion, age, gender, ethnicity, class and caste. We are looking for potential Nepalese candidates to fill out the following positions: 

Position: Programs Portfolio Advisor - Education - One based in the National Office-WVIN, Lalitpur 

Key Responsibilities: The Programs Portfolio Advisor (Education) is accountable to lead the design and write up of technically sound new (education) programs and concepts/proposals; to develop coherent Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) portfolio framework; to provide strategic quality oversight on (education) programs portfolio; and to lead sector programs' external engagement with government, donors, peer local/INGOs and other stakeholders (research, university, think-thank, professional associations, etc) in order to promote evidences of World Vision's child-focused (education programs impact; to engage in (education) policy formulation or implementation; and to create new funding opportunities for (education) programs. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required: Master degree or equivalent in an education or related field. Must have at least 5 years field experience in education programming or the equivalent in the headquarters of a major NGO (5-10 years preferred). Should have good writing and analytical skills. Should have good interpersonal and communication skills; be able to communicate technical language to non-specialists with clarity. Must have at least 3 years of team leadership experience and advance understanding on project cycle and MEAL. Should have experience in education proposals development. Should be good Nepali and English, both in writing and speaking. Subject matter expert on Education programming project models is preferred. Having good network with government, donors, and other education stakeholders is preferred. 

Travel requirement: 20% travelling to field office or project remote locations is required.