Project Specialist- Education

Project Specialist- Education

Working at VSO

VSO is one of the longest-serving INGOs working in Nepal since 1964. It works through Volunteering for Development approach with volunteers (Local, National, and International) as central actors in its three priority areas of programming: 1. Resilient Livelihoods 2. Inclusive Education and 3. Global Health.

Gender and Social Inclusion, Social Accountability, and Resilience are embedded into VSO's all programmes and priorities.

Role Details

Role Overview Summary

As a Project Specialist- Education, you will be responsible for providing technical insights on inclusive education interventions most specifically early grade and ECD component and contributing in program management together with management of partner organization through empowering, monitoring and support mechanism for quality implementation of the project in working districts and support government on ECD and early grade related policy formulation in federal, provincial and local level.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Essential:

Technical insights on Managing education programmes

• Relevant Education Qualification required.
• Experience of education programmes/ projects and experience of identifying, analyzing, problem solving, responding to opportunities and challenges, and the ability to translate ideas into practical action.
• Practical experience of applying development issues at a project schools/communities and local level.
• Good knowledge and understanding of ECD and early grades learning with strong focus on education related issues and policies in Nepal.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of development issues particularly on teacher professional development.
• Facilitating skills, and skills on assessments of possible partners etc.
• Experience of strengthening capacity of partners and development stakeholders on education policy and plans.

Insights on programme management and advisory support

• Previous experience of working together with different partners in project management
• Experiences of project monitoring and reporting
• Ability to analyses information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided.

Networking for collaboration and partnership

• Build relationships with development stakeholders, including government agencies for increased collaborative endeavors.
• Communicate with Government partners (Education) formally and effectively.
• Represent VSO in different networks and forums.

Volunteering for Development

Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development. Familiarity with diverse models of volunteer engagement and the volunteer journey – proven ability to leverage volunteer engagements to deliver ECD aspect in local level. Personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant plus.

Information Technology

Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).

Travel requirement

Able to travel in different parts of project areas in country and spend time away from work- base location.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with or as volunteer.
• Experience in advocacy and research work.
• Experience on media and/or social media campaign.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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