Save the Children announces vacancy for Senior Education Specialist- Equity and Inclusion. Interested candidates can apply for the job. Read the full article below for the job details.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reach approximately two million population and invest over 30 million US dollars annually to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Rights Governance, Child Protection, Child Poverty, HIV and AIDS, and Humanitarian.
We are currently seeking a Senior Education Specialist- Equity and Inclusion for the USAID-funded Equity and Inclusion in Education Program in Nepal. The project aims to support the Government of Nepal in reducing out of school children and improving learning outcomes for marginalized students. To achieve this, USAID seeks to support efforts to provide targeted support to municipalities to implement evidence based interventions that are driven by the local context in agreed upon provinces of either Province 2, Sudurpaschim, and/or Karnali.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters in International Development, Inclusive/Special ECCD or Education with 7 years of experience in development sector;
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years proven experience working on education activities in Nepal;
- Prior experience working in any of the following area(s) of inclusive ECCD, inclusive education, systems strengthening, use of digital/contactless education solutions, multi-sectoral programming in education;
- Understanding of the barriers to education for disadvantaged groups, particularly in Nepal;
- Experience managing a diverse team with strong interpersonal skills;
- Proven experience working collaboratively with partners and building capacity of government bodies and local NGOs;
- Commitment to child rights, gender equality and social inclusion; and
- Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills is required.
Desirable
- USAID-funded program experience
- Knowledge of local languages of the proposed impact areas
About Save the Children
Save the Children International Nepal is the leading independent organization for children. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reach approximately two million population and invest over 20 million US dollars annually to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Rights Governance, Child Protection, Child Poverty, HIV & AIDS, and Humanitarian preparedness & response. Save the Children undertake a ‘Children’s Life Cycle” approach which seek integration in sub themes in each project to build towards program for the child. Throughout the life cycle, broader social and contextual issues of gender & social Inclusion, most deprived children with disability, child participation, social accountability and governance, are key cross cutting areas.
Save the Children adheres Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. All candidates will be, therefore, subject to strict background check.
Deadline: 23rd Feb, 2022
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