Work station: Mahawai Rural Municipality, Kalikot
Reports to: Education Program Manager and School Principal
Accommodation: Two teachers shall be accommodated at Oda Foundation’s staff quarters
Compensation: 16,000 - 20,000 based on competence
Number of vacancies: 4-6

ECD/ Montessori : 4
Primary School: 1 (Grade Teaching)
Lower Secondary: 1 (English and Computer combined)

The Oda Foundation has been co-managing the Shree Tila Model School in rural Kalikot under public-private partnership for two years for which six teachers are being recruited, sponsored and co-managed by the Oda Foundation located 20 minutes of walk away from the school. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The teachers in position are expected to perform day-to-day teaching activities, develop lesson plans and create a child-friendly learning environment. This is a service-oriented profession where the teachers are expected to work for one full academic year. The service will include pre-service and in-service training. One of the six teachers will serve as a Department Associate assisting the Education Program Manager

Competence to demonstrate:

• Minimum Intermediate degree graduate, Bachelor’s will be an asset
• Keen interest in children and child development
• Keen interest in Karnali province and respectful mindset towards living and working conditions in Kalikot
• Prior experience in teaching will be an asset
• Keen interest and belief in public education system improvement
• A desire to work in a rural and limited-resource setting
• Strong communication and good time management skills
• A positive attitude with a proven track record for being a team player
• A strong work ethic and commitment to Oda Foundation Values
• Commitment to learning and adapting
• Ability to teach in Nepali language medium or high interest and/capacity to groom oneself towards Nepali medium of instruction
• Strong critical thinking and written communication skills will be an asset
• Prior experience working with public servants and/or public school will be an asset
• Ability to commute on trailroads at a daily basis

Benefits Include:

• Living and working alongside team members involved in healthcare and sustainability initiatives other than education
• Work with local, national and international members of the team
• Enhancing your cultural and practical knowledge of development work in Karnali province
• Free room, board and healthcare on Oda’s campus for two teachers 
• Pre-service and in-service training

Oda Values  

Employees, fellows, volunteers & guests will be expected to uphold Oda values in their words, actions and behaviours. 

Care and Compassion

• We will demonstrate our compassion and caring through our actions and words 
• We will take time to ensure each person feels listened to, secure, understood and is treated compassionately 
• We will be approachable and contribute to creating a calm and friendly atmosphere 
• We will provide a safe and caring setting for patients and staff, and an efficient, effective experience
• We will meet people's needs for information and involvement 
• We will be considerate, calm and proactive in solving problems. 
• We will not be aggressive or passively aggressive to anyone. 

Respect, Dignity & Justice

• We will demonstrate respect for all staff through our words and actions. 
• We will all follow Oda rules, policies and procedures. 
• We will accept fair and equitable punishment for all. 
• We will be polite in our communications and actions 
• We will demonstrate respect for dignity, choice, privacy and confidentiality 
• We will recognize and value uniqueness, diversity and different cultures.
• We will be sincere, honest and constructive in giving, and open to receiving, feedback 
• We maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

Effectiveness 

• We will demonstrate a commitment to doing our best
• We will be proactive in problem-solving and above all, our work commitment
• We will be responsible and reflect on our actions
• We will be accountable for our actions 
• We will focus on our work and practice time management by meeting all proposed deadlines. 
• We will encourage and explore ideas for improvement, innovation and creativity.
• We will seek out opportunities to enhance our skills and expertise
• We will work together to achieve high-quality services 
• We will use our knowledge and enthusiasm to implement positive change and overcome challenges

Teamwork & Communication 

• We will understand and value each other's role and contribution 
• We will be fair, thoughtful, welcoming and kind to colleagues, fellows and guests.
• We will communicate with each other and express our successes and our concerns. 
• We will offer support and encouragement to others 
• We will maximize each other's potential and contribution through shared learning and development 
• We will recognize, share and celebrate our successes, big and small
• We will practice coordination and collaboration interdepartmentally 
• We will have a positive outlook and motivation 
• We will demonstrate commitment to the Oda Foundation, patients, staff and our guests. 

Honesty and Responsibility

• We will build trust by displaying transparency and doing what we say we will do 
• We will commit to doing what is right 
• We will welcome feedback as a means of informing improvements 
• We will use our resources and each other's time efficiently and wisely 
• We will maintain and enhance public confidence in our service 
• We will be a positive role model

Applying Procedure:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and relevant documents to [email protected] before  Aug 11, 2021. Applications shall be considered on a rolling basis. Early applications will be given priority.

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