Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and achieving equality for girls. With a presence in over 75 countries, we work alongside children, young people, supporters, and partners to create a just world. Our work is guided by core values such as transparency, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and the overarching ambition to empower girls and young women as part of our legacy.

Plan International has been operating in Nepal since 1978, earning a strong reputation as a trusted development and humanitarian actor. Over the years, we have worked in 23 districts across the country, helping marginalized children, their families, and communities access their rights to health, education, economic security, and protection.

Committed to feminist leadership and a gender-transformative approach, Plan International Nepal collaborates with local partners to ensure sustainable impact and foster equality, particularly for girls and young women.

Plan International Nepal strives for an inclusive, just, and safe society that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Our mission from 2023 to 2028 is to see All girls and young women standing strong enjoying their rights, and freedom with dignity in Nepal.

Plan International Nepal is looking for candidates who embrace feminist leadership, value diversity, and are driven to find innovative solutions to challenges. Ideal candidates should respectfully and boldly share their ideas, foster cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, uphold confidentiality, build trust, and demonstrate a strong passion for advancing children’s rights and promoting equality for girls.

Title: Provincial Education Lead

Functional Area: Program– Learn

Reports to Direct: Provincial Head

Matrix (dotted): Education Lead

Location: Janakpur, Madhesh Province

Travel required: Yes

Grade: D1

Type: Open to all applicants, Project-based employment until March 2026; based Madhesh Province

The Provincial Education Lead will serve as a province-level technical advisor to the Mahesh Provincial government to provide technical leadership, coordination, and strategic guidance to support effective implementation of education components of the Samartha Programme. The position holder will work closely with the Ministry of Education and Social Development (MoESD) and Education Development Directorate, Education Development and Coordination Units (EDCUs), other relevant line ministries, provincial authorities, local governments, schools, universities, private sector, and development partners to strengthen education governance, improve learning outcomes, and promote inclusive and equitable education services.

The Provincial Lead will ensure alignment of programme interventions with provincial and national priorities and promote innovative, evidence-based approaches tailored to local needs. This role requires a technically sound education professional with a deep understanding of Nepal’s education system and experience in education programme implementation, government collaboration, and systems strengthening. The Provincial Education Lead will work closely with the federal technical team, cluster staff, and provincial counterparts to provide evidence-based, inclusive, and sustainable education interventions.

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