Request for Applications: National Inclusive Education Expert for Needs Analysis and review of materials on disability inclusive education in Nepal

Request for Applications: National Inclusive Education Expert for Needs Analysis and review of materials on disability inclusive education in Nepal

Overview of the British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. Through our arts, education and English programmes, we give opportunities to hundreds of millions of people worldwide each year. We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries. The British Council has been operating in Nepal since 1959. 

In Nepal, the British Council has been working with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and other education agencies for over 64 years to support systemic reforms in the education sector.

About the programme

The British Council has partnered with UNICEF to build a programme to support the Government of Nepal’s goals for sustainable improvements in inclusive education. The programme, “Strengthening quality inclusive early learning and institutional capacity within the Nepal’s school education sector”, seeks to support the Government’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP), Consolidated Equity Strategy 2014 and roadmap on inclusive education through series of interventions that will improve children’s access to effective and inclusive education through a holistic approach working across multiple levels of the system. The programme activities will be implemented at central level in Kathmandu valley, and fifteen local governments in Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim province of Nepal.

The British Council is seeking a National Consultant for needs analysis of disability inclusive education, engaging with target municipalities on disability inclusive education, and review and finalization of resources related to early screening and preparation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for selection under this programme: 

• At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in leading and managing inclusive education projects and/or research studies, preferably in the field of disability. The Consultant should have a solid understanding of Nepalese education sector context, research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.
• Extensive experience in research and analysis in the areas of disability and/or inclusive education including policy reviews.
• Experience of working with federal and local governments on inclusive education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience of engaging with a range of external actors, including interacting with government officials, the task force and the international consultant, with a view to achieving the partnership objectives.
• Prior advocacy on disability education in classrooms and schools reflected through professional work and/or publications will be considered as an asset.

Please refer to link: https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/about/jobs/inclusive-education-expert-national-consultant for full ToR and eligibility requirements.

How to Apply

Interested eligible applicants should e-mail:

1. Latest CV (maximum 5 pages); and
2. Expected daily consultancy rates to consultant@britishcouncil.org.np before 23.59 on 12 December 2023. Please mention “Application for National Inclusive Education Expert” in the e-mail subject line.