Assistant Officer- Education and Child Protection

Assistant Officer- Education and Child Protection

Social Welfare Resource Development Center (SORDEC-Nepal)

Re-Vacancy Announcement

Date of Publication: 23rd, April 2024

Position: Assistant Officer- Education and Child Protection

Location: Project Office – Social Welfare Resource Development Center (SORDEC-Nepal)

Application deadline: 7th, May 2024

Starting Date: 15th , May 2024

Duration of Contract: Fixed term till December 2024 (with the possibility of extension)

SORDEC (Social Welfare Resource Development Centre) is a non-governmental and non-profit making social development organization committed to contributing towards the goal of achieving equitable and sustainable rural community development. It is formed and functioning by a group of people from different caste with long and varied experiences in areas of development, supported by other professionals and practitioners involved in relevant fields. The guiding principles of the organization constitute equity, self-help, sustainability, appropriate technology, and eco-friendly development strategy.

Established on 22 May 1996 with a view to launching and facilitating various development activities in the field of rural community development, it has been registered at the District Administration Office (DAO), Parbat, under the Organization Registration Act 2034 BS and affiliated to the Social Welfare Council (SWC). SORDEC also has affiliated with Value added Tax (VAT) in line with government financial norms/regulations. It works with local and international specialists on specific issues relating to Nepal’s development.

With the technical and financial support of GNI Nepal, the Social Welfare Resource Development Center (SORDEC-Nepal) is implementing the “Integrated Community Development Project” (ICDP) in Kushma Municipality-1 Pang, Phalewash Municipality and Modi Rural Municipality of Parbat District. Education and Child Protection is major components of the project ICDP. To lead the theme technically, the project required the position in the organization. He/she will be responsible for designing, planning and implementing and overall management of the Education and Child protection sector from SORDEC-Nepal and direct supervision of Project Officer. He/she will design the most appropriate interventions with the coordination of Local Government and GNI Nepal summary of Job Description is mentioned given below. 

Job Description

The incumbent will be mainly focused on the following major duties and responsibilities. 

Planning and Implementation:

• Prepare plan for project operation in collaboration with donor organizations, local government, schools, child clubs and other stakeholders in the project area, and execute the project interventions in the best way. 
• Prepare periodic plans of action of education and child protection activities and execute accordingly in the target areas.  
• Facilitate the formation of community groups like child clubs, parents’ groups and girls’ clubs and mobilize them for their empowerment and capacity strengthening. 

Training and Development: 

• Conduct orientation, interaction and discussion for sensitizing communities on child rights, child protection and other educational issues as required. 
• Support on conducting the workshop and training for enhancing the capacity of teachers, child club members, parents and community stakeholders on educational as well as child protection issues; mostly on inclusive classroom pedagogy / practices, classroom management, school leadership, and on child right, child protection and child participation. 
• Enhance the capacity of community facilitators (CFs) for the effective implementation of the project.
• Guide technically to ECED teachers and early grade schoolteachers for promotion of child-friendly classroom management in school. 

MEAL

• Carry out the periodical assessment of the project in order to assess the gap in operational practices of project interventions. 
• Collect and compile training needs assessment of teachers, SMC/ PTA members, child club members and develop plan for address the needs with the coordination concern department. 
• Conduct field visits to observe, monitor and evaluate the project interventions and utilization status and share to the supervisor. 
• Develop farm/format with coordination supervisor and implement in the field. 
• Review the physical and financial progress of project interventions
• Assist in preparing reports as per the suggestion of supervisor.  
• Collect relevant information and prepare case stories, best practices, and lesson learnt of the project and share to supervisor. 

Collaboration and Coordination

• Extend coordination with concerned local government, schools, community networks (child club, child rights committee) and other like-minded organizations, civil society and seek collaboration in the project. 
• Participate in the programs/ meeting and discussions held at district/ community level and share the learnings/ experiences.

Qualification and required skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or in a relevant field. 
• At least 2 years of working experience in education and child protection. 
• Proven experience of working Patbat District. 
• Knowledge of current education and child protection policy and practices of Government of Nepal. 
• Should have expertise in data analysis, report writing, and training facilitation.
• Should have team mobilization, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, Nepali, and local languages. 
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the Internet.
• Tow wheeler driving license required mandatory. 
• Salary and benefits will be as per organizations rules and regulations.

NOTES:

• Locals, especially women and members of ethnic or marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the further process.  
• Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate

Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their current CV, Cover Letter, and other Earned Documents to the email address sordecnepalparbat@gmail.com or directly to the SORDEC-Nepal Program Management Officer Kushma municipality-06, Kushma Parbat within 07th, May-2024 within Office hour. Please indicate the position title while applying for it on the subject of your cover letter and in the mail. 

Only applicants who are short-listed will be contracted for the further recruitment process. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Canvassing at any stage of the recruitment process shall lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate. Telephonic inquiries shall not be entertained. Applicants from marginalized groups, women, and local residences are especially encouraged to apply.