Provincial Coordinator

Project: Digital Rupantaran Learning Program
Implementing Organization: Fightback Nepal
Location: Madhesh, Lumbini, Sudurpaschim and Kailali
Duration: March 2025 to July 2026
Reports to: Project Manager, Fightback Nepal
Expected Start Date: March 2025

1. Background

The Digital Rupantaran Learning Program is a collaboration between Fightback Nepal and UNICEF to scale up the Rupantaran digital learning initiative, reaching 50,000 adolescents across Nepal. The program focuses on key thematic areas such as child rights, financial literacy, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), sexual reproductive health, gender and social inclusion, nutrition, climate change, and mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS).

To ensure the successful implementation of the program at the provincial level, Fightback Nepal seeks to hire a Provincial Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the rollout of the program, coordinating with local government, and ensuring effective participation of adolescents and stakeholders.

2. Objectives of the Role

The Provincial Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation of the Rupantaran digital learning program at the provincial level, reaching an estimated 12,500 adolescents per province.
• Ensuring effective coordination between local government bodies, UNICEF child protection partners, schools, and community-based organizations.
• Managing the monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution related to the implementation of digital learning.
• Supporting the capacity building of local governments to sustain the initiative beyond the project timeline.
• Ensuring smooth helpdesk support and ticket escalation for technical and programmatic challenges.

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1 Program Implementation & Coordination

• Oversee the rollout and adoption of digital Rupantaran in schools and learning hubs within the province and reach an estimated 12,500 adolescents per province.
• Coordinate with local governments, UNICEF partners, schools, and adolescent groups to ensure effective implementation.
• Identify and mitigate challenges in digital accessibility, training gaps, and participation levels.
• Ensure timely dissemination of learning materials and digital tools among participants.

3.2 Monitoring & Reporting

• Regularly track and report the number of adolescents reached and engaged in the program.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data to assess program impact.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for submission to Fightback Nepal’s central team.
• Identify areas of improvement and suggest corrective measures.

3.3 Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between Fightback Nepal, UNICEF, UNICEF partners, local governments, schools, and adolescent groups.
• Work closely with municipalities and provincial stakeholders to ensure sustainability.
• Conduct advocacy meetings and awareness sessions on the importance of the Rupantaran program.

3.4 Technical & Helpdesk Support

• Ensure smooth operation of the helpdesk system, responding to queries and concerns from users.
• Escalate technical issues to the relevant teams for resolution.
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for users struggling with digital access.

3.5 Capacity Building & Training

• Conduct training sessions for UNICEF partners 
• Organize and facilitate orientation sessions for local facilitators, teachers, and government officials.
• Support knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure program sustainability at the provincial level.

4. Deliverables

• Monthly progress reports on implementation status, challenges, and solutions.
• Attendance records and engagement data of adolescents, teachers, and local stakeholders.
• Incident reports for any technical, operational, or programmatic challenges.
• Documentation of meetings and coordination efforts with government and partner agencies.

Fightback Nepal is an equal opportunity employer, women and candidates from marginalized backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.