Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) Coach

Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) Coach

Date of First Publication: 06 Mar 2020

(Candidates who have already applied before the deadline of 13 Mar 2020, please do-not apply again).

No of Position: Two (2)

Reports To: Education Specialist

Duty Station: Dhanusha district of Province 02

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm 

Salary Range: NPR 5,36,000.00 to NPR 6,90,000.00 gross annually

Objective/Purpose of the Position:

We are seeking for anALP Coach who will primarily be responsible for monitoring of Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) running in communities in the above-mentioned districts. 

They will develop the capacity of Community Educators (CEs) in their facilitation, assessment and evaluation and will be responsible for the smooth and efficient implementation of the project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and planning:
  • Responsible for managing closely the Program;
  • Working together with partner NGO’s coordinators in enhancing quality of ALP classes and solving problems;
  • Working closely with all the stakeholders at district, palika and community level;
  • Supporting M & E team in developing assessment tools for ALP classes and conducting assessments;
  • Coordinating at concerned district and local units/offices;
• Communication:
  • Working closely with students, parents, management committees and community people for effectiveness of ALP classes;
  • Providing periodic inputs to SCoN and partner organization for the effectiveness of ALP classes;
  • Conduct regular follow up with students, parents, educators and management committees;
• Monitoring:
  • Evaluating ALP classes on regular basis;
  • Ensuring ALP classes are inclusive;
  • Developing capacity of Community Educators (CE’s) in facilitation, assessment and evaluation;
• Reporting:
  • Prepare and share timely and accurate progressive reports periodically;
  • Reporting on effectiveness of ALP classes and performance of CE’s;
  • Protection and compliance:
  • Ensure that protection cases are reported, referred and followed up;
  • Ensure implementation of project activities conforms with requirements and procedures;
  • Working with others:
  • Ensure effective, streamlined communication between education programs and logistics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work and or relevant discipline;
• Demonstrated minimum of 2 years’ experience in Non-Formal Education and/or teacher training;
• Good understanding of education concepts and issues in the development context;
• Fluency in Maithili, Nepali and English;
• Strong interpersonal & team building skills and excellence as a team player;
• Ability to implement a performance management system that provides support, guidance, and appropriate supervision, against relevant performance appraisal criteria;
• Advanced organizational skills including the ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently, use initiative, establish priority to work to tight or competing deadlines;
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, effective working relationship with the team, consortium and stakeholders;
• In hand experience of using Microsoft office (MS word, MS excel, Power Point etc)
• Experience in implementing best practices;
• Holds two- wheeler driving licence

Desirable:

• Master degree or equivalent preferred;
• Prior experience on Accelerated Learning Programmes;
• Skill of teaching and learning material development will be an asset;
• Training, facilitation, coaching, supervision experience;
• Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation;
• Experience in staff management will be an added advantage;
• Given this is a girl’s education project, motivated female candidates as highly encouraged to apply for the post.

Application Procedure:

If you are a self-motivated individual, who also believes in the mission and vision of this organization and meet the above mentioned skills and qualifications please send your updated CV with three (3) references and a cover letter explaining why you believe you qualify for this job at admin@street-child.org.np not later than 7th April 2020. The subject should clearly mention, “Application for Position of ALP Coach”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. Female candidates and candidates form local areas/district, minority community, groups and cast are highly encouraged to apply. Street Child of Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work and all employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference checks

**Attempt of canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process will lead to direct disqualification**