Position Title: Technical Advisor, Reading for All

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Technical Advisor for an anticipated three -year USAID-funded program, Reading for All: Disability Inclusive Education for Nepali Children. The goal of the program is to improve reading outcomes for children with disabilities (CwDs) in grades 1 – 3 in USAID-supported Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP) districts. 

The three main objectives of the activity are: (a) Improve data quality on CwDs; (b) Enhance institutional and technical capacity at various levels to deliver quality reading instruction and support to CwDs; and (c) Test inclusive instructional models that can be scaled for specific groups of CwDs. 

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Impact

The Technical Advisor works closely with the government to identify and respond to capacity development needs. S/he is part of the Reading for All activity team, which sits within the Ministry of Education or relevant central line agency. The Technical Advisor identifies government capacity building needs, works on the capacity development plan, builds capacity within the government, and ensures Reading for All’s activities support the government’s institutional and technical needs. S/he maintains effective working relationship with the government and attends coordination meetings at government offices. The Technical Advisor reports to the Program Manager.

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors

• Master’s Degree in Education Planning and Management, Disability Studies, Public Administration or a related discipline(s).
  
• At least 7 years’ experience capacity building in disability inclusive education, basic education, disability rights, social inclusion, policy advocacy, education policy or other related fields.
  
• Demonstrated successful experience working closely with the government.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
  
• Experience leading trainings for participants at various levels of an education system, including teachers, head teachers, and government officials.
  
• Experience developing and adapting teacher training modules.
  
• Fluency in English and Nepali; excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  
• Experience teaching students with disabilities desirable.
  
• Experience working at a Disabled Persons Organization (DPO) desirable. 
  

Qualified Nepali candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Our dedicated and diverse staff work hard to improve the well-being of children everywhere. 

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained.

Qualified candidates from minorities, indigenous groups, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply