School Officer

People's Voice for Biodiversity, Health, Education, Employment and Development (PVBHEED) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered with the Social Welfare Council and the District Administration Office in Siraha, Nepal. Founded with a vision for inclusive and equitable development, PVBHEED is led by a diverse and committed team dedicated to social justice, environmental sustainability, and sustainable employment. We believe that a prosperous, self-reliant, and discrimination-free society is key to poverty reduction, economic growth, and long-term peace. To this end, PVBHEED works in close collaboration with communities, government agencies, and development partners across a range of thematic areas including Climate-Smart Agriculture, Sustainable Forest Management, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Education, Livelihoods Development, Green Economy, and GESI and Governance. 

In partnership with Childaid Network Foundation Nepal (CAN), PVBHEED is implementing the INSPIRE Project in Sukhipur Municipality, Siraha District. The project aims to promote equitable access to quality education by fostering safe, inclusive and child-friendly learning environments, strengthening teaching and learning practices, empowering communities and enhancing the responsiveness of local education systems.

PVBHEED invites applications from qualified, dynamic, result-oriented and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

1. Position: School Officer

• Reports to: Team Lead
• Duty Station: 100% Field-based (one of the selected wards of project implementation areas)
• Number of Positions: 2
• Duration: 1-Year (with the possibility of extension based on performance)
• Work schedule: Full-time

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Team Lead in planning, implementing monitoring and reporting project activities
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with schools, Teachers, Headteachers, School Management Committees (SMCs), Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), community members, ward representatives and municipal education authorities.
• Prepare monthly and weekly field visit plans in coordination with the Team Lead and ensure timely implementation of project activities in assigned schools.
• Conduct regular school visits to provide day-to-day technical mentoring, coaching and classroom support to teachers for effective implementation of project interventions. 
• Support ECD and Grade teachers in preparing lesson plans, developing teaching-learning materials (TLMs) especially low-cost and no-cost materials and implementing child-centred and activity-based teaching methodologies.
• Conduct classroom observations, monitoring and follow-up activities and provide constructive feedback to teachers and Headteachers/SMCs/PTAsto improve teaching quality and school performance. 
• Support teachers in conducting student assessments, analyzing students' learning levels, identifying learning gaps and implementing appropriate learning support and remedial strategies. 
• Facilitate and support the implementation of project activities at school and community levels, including parenting education sessions, Book-Free Fridays, extracurricular activities, School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (SBDRR), climate change adaptation, green school initiatives and other education interventions.
• Facilitate school-level and community-level sessions, orientations and review meetings and other project-related events.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate project data and information.
• Track progress against planned activities and indicators and prepare monthly progress reports, case studies, success stories and other project documentation as required.
• Represent the project at schools, community, wards and municipal level to strengthen communication, coordination, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with organizational policies, donor requirements, child safeguarding standards, gender equality, disability inclusion and child protection principles. 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Team Lead or authorized supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science or any relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in teaching or in the sector of education, preferably in the NGO/INGO sector 
• Ability to communicate effectively in Nepali; proficiency in the local language i.e.: Maithili is an asset
• Priority will be given to candidates who are residents of Sukhipur Municipality, Siraha

Competencies and Skills:

• Good Computer skills in using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good report writing, documentation and data management skills
• Good understanding of Nepal's school education system, curriculum and teaching-learning processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, coordination, empowerment and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and safeguarding principles

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their application electronically to vacancy.pvheed@gmail.com , along with a cover letter and an updated CV. The deadline for submitting the application is 15th  October, 2026, before 5:00 PM (Nepal Time).

PVBHEED is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disabilities and candidates from ethnic, marginalized and disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.

Safeguarding Obligation:

PVBHEED, in partnership with Childaid Network Foundation Nepal (CAN), is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and the communities we serve. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and conduct their work in accordance with the safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment policy of both organizations.

The successful candidate will be required to comply with all safeguarding and anti-harassment policies and procedures. Recruitment for this position is subject to satisfactory reference checks and background verification, reflecting our commitment to protecting children, adults at risk, and communities from abuse, exploitation, neglect and harassment.