General Manager at Akasha Academy NGO

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  Job Offer: General Manager at Akasha Academy

   

   

  Akasha Academy is currently looking for a General Manager as supervisor to supervise the programs and site development at their Headquarters in Suntakhan, Gokarneshwor Municipality.

  About Akasha Academy

  Akasha Academy is creating pathways for the future of our planet, based on Universal Ethics.

  The establishment of Akasha Academy in Nepal follows the vision of Tulku Khyungdor Rinpoche to offer a place for integrated education, rooted in the universal wisdom of original Buddhism. On that foundation, the main areas of work include education, health and environmental protection. A special focus is set on the empowerment of girls and women.

  The Akasha Academy NGO is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in Nepal. The NGO's constitutional goal is to contribute to a positive and sustainable development through environmental protection, health promotion, education, and respect for human rights. The Akasha Academy NGO has been successfully carrying out projects since its foundation in 2012.

  Akasha Academy is working closely together with its German sister organization Long Yang e.V.

  More information: https://www.akasha-academy.org.np/

   

  Akasha Education

  In view of the current global and local developments, it has become increasingly clear that there is a need to support especially the younger generation in being able to meet today's challenges.

  This is how the vision of Akasha Academy as a place for integrated education in the fields of health and environment came into being. The aim of Akasha Education is to create conditions for young people from diverse backgrounds to find their path in life and give them the necessary tools to face the current challenges globally and locally. Akasha Education programs in Nepal currently consist of different workshops and the Akasha Traineeship, a vocational training for women.

  Additionally, Akasha Academy has recently started Akasha Care – a program to support health awareness and create a safe space for women.

  Akasha Environment

  The vision of Akasha Academy also includes ecosystems restoration, reforestation, enhancing the local biodiversity, sustainable land use and regenerative, organic farming principles as well as training for the local community in these fields. Furthermore, we engage the community in clean-up campaigns, plantation activities and through awareness campaigns. We work with the local government, public schools, women’s groups and small-holder farmers to contribute to a positive development towards healthy people and ecosystems in the area.

  Development of Akasha Academy Headquarters

  The Headquarters of Akasha Academy is located at the border of Shivapuri National Park in Suntakhan, Gokarneshwor Municipality. It is envisioned to serve as a flagship project for sustainable land use, planning, architecture, and infrastructure.

  The master planning of the land with sustainable architecture and infrastructure is currently in the making. tasks. Akasha Academy also supports local food systems and runs a model farm for regenerative, organic agriculture in Suntakhan, offering healthy locally grown food as well as training for the local community in these fields.

   

  Role of the position

  The role of the General Manager will focus mainly on the coordination of activities as well as the supervision of staff related to the programs of Akasha Academy and the development of the site itself. For the position, daily presence at the training center in Suntakhan (Gokarneshwor) will be required. The ideal candidate would be ready to live on site or nearby during the working week.  

   

  Contract period

  Initially 1 year, with the possibility of extension; long-term engagement envisioned

   

  Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Coordination of various activities on the site and communication with different working partners of Akasha Academy according to the vision of the organization and in close coordination with the board and the German sister organization
  • Coordinating construction activities at site,
  • line Management and supervision of the team
  • Monitoring and reporting on progress related to programs and site development, ensuring to keep agreed upon timelines,
  • Represent the organization at relevant events, support in expanding the network to relevant donors and donor relations,
  • Further develop the program according to the larger vision of the organization, support in proposal development
  • be an interface towards the local authorities and partnering organizations
  • contribute to the selection of additional staff for Akasha Academy, as per necessity.

Required skills and experience:

• Master’s Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline,
• At least 5 years work experience in the development sector, in one or more of the following areas: education, sustainable land use, agriculture and NRM, skills development, entrepreneurship, rural development,
• Proven experience in leadership, project management and coordination,
• excellent communication and presentation skills,
• be courageous, curios and innovative
• the capability to manage schedules of multiple topics and to manage unexpected situations calmly and in a flexible way,
• solid command of Nepali and English languages, both written and verbal,
• the ability to work within a team of different social and cultural backgrounds,
• reliability and loyalty,
• the aspiration to contribute to a positive change in local communities and beyond,
• a strong identification and commitment towards the overall project aim and the work of Akasha Academy NGO,
• solid command of MS Office package (especially Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
• driver’s license (Two wheeler)

• Ideally, you have

  • -          practical leadership experience in similar setting
  • -          strong network and advocacy skills
  • -          experience in sustainable land planning and construction

   

  Candidates interested in working with Akasha Academy NGO are requested to send their complete application, including CV, motivation letter and expected salary in English language, to hr@akasha-academy.org until 05.05.2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advertisement might be closed prior to the deadline, if suitable candidates apply.

   

  In case of questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you.