Head of Education Programme

Head of Education Programme

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Adara Development is committed to improving education outcomes in Nepal by supporting holistic programmes that ensure children, especially girls in remote communities, have access to quality education. We are seeking to recruit a passionate and experienced Head of Education Programme to join our team in Nepal. Applications are invited from competent and qualified Nepali citizens. Please submit your CV, cover letter and details for 2 referees with your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Education Programme will lead the transformation of remote education delivery in Adara's partner communities. This includes driving continuous improvement of Adara’s Remote Education model, championing a culture of excellence and innovation, providing visionary leadership, and ensuring strategic alignment with Sustainable Development Goals and national education priorities. The role also involves developing forward-thinking strategies, establishing robust child protection systems, and integrating innovative learning solutions.

ABOUT YOU

• Must be Nepali citizen and live in Nepal
• Master’s degree in education or relevant subject
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience working for government or non-government organisations
• Demonstrated experience in significantly improving learning outcomes for disadvantaged and marginalized student populations
• Strategic, confident, proactive, flexible, friendly, open and honest
• Good understanding of, and experience in education delivery system in Nepal
• Must be able to work independently and have demonstrated ability to use initiative
• Willingness and ability to participate in Adara Development Nepal’s long-term vision
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Power Point, email and internet)
• An understanding of development principles and how to apply them
• Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines with excellent time management, organisational and project management skills
• Willingness to work and travel in the Humla district and endure the remoteness for lengthy periods of time
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Nepali and English
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups

The Adara Group has strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programmes. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal history check and sign safeguarding and child protection codes of conduct before commencing employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A link to the detailed Job Description can be found https://bit.ly/HeadOfEducationProgramme

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the role please contact careers@adaragroup.org

Applications will be assessed on receipt, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Please note that Applications close on Friday, 18th July 2025 for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.