Assistant Project Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement

Are you interested, enthusiastic, and committed to working in a team to promote inclusive quality education for children in the Himalaya region?

If so, an opportunity is waiting for you at REED Nepal!

Rural Education and Environment Development Center (REED Nepal) is a non-governmental organization with the vision of "Quality Education and a Resilient Environment for a Just Society." REED Nepal is committed to child safeguarding and the prevention of sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment in all its forms. Currently, we are working in more than 23 districts of Nepal with the intervention in Quality Inclusive Education; Resilient Environment; Humanitarian Response, Crosscutting Issues; and Research, Innovation and Advocacy. We work closely with government priorities to support and complement their efforts for vulnerable children, ensuring their rights to protection and strengthening inclusive quality education. REED Nepal is committed to child safeguarding and the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a   Police Check document and commitment to REED Nepal’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct. 

"REED Nepal is currently in agreement with the DESWOS German Charity for the implementation of the ‘Improvement of Learning Environment Project (ILEP)’ in Jugal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok District."

REED Nepal invites applications for the "Improvement of Learning Environment Project (ILEP)" in Jugal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok District, from eligible candidates for the following position:

1. Position: Assistant Project Coordinator (APC): 1 

Job Location: Jugal Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in English education, Humanities, Science, Social Science, or an equivalent field.

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in teaching and teacher training with a sound understanding of pedagogy, or three years of experience in an education-related project (preference will be given to those with experience in I/NGOs focused on Teacher Capacity Development).

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local line agencies (Municipalities) for the implementation of Teacher Capacity Development.
• Lead and facilitate training events for the Improvement of Learning Environment Project in consultation with the line manager and in coordination with the central office, following the Project Design Document (PDD), M&E Matrix, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), and Budget Plan using innovative, adaptive, and participatory approaches.
• Design, develop, and deliver a wide range of training packages for community-level schoolteachers and key stakeholders based on the identified needs and gaps, in line with the Nepal Government’s existing packages.
• Study, review, and monitor suggestions from concerned stakeholders (within and outside the organization) to maintain quality improvement in the conduction and management of teacher training and community engagement programs.
• Support the timely update of the annual DIP and budget review, revising as necessary and justifying potential variations for pre-approval.
• Ensure and review the DIP to deliver programmatic results as per the annual plan.
• Conduct training needs assessments for teachers and stakeholders and amend training packages accordingly.
• Motivate school management committees, PTAs, head teachers, teachers, and local government for their active participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation as required.
• Regularly monitor and ensure the practice of child-friendly teaching and learning, gender and disability inclusion, child protection, and environmental responsibility across the ILE program and desired project outcomes.
• Carry out in-school support activities as per the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) and coordinate within the assigned Palikas.
• Ensure all activities are implemented according to REED policy and guidelines, and that project activities are completed on time as defined in the DIP.
• Receive community proposals and share them with the line manager along with suggested solutions.
• Collaborate with the line manager to enhance the Integrated Curriculum, subject-based training, GESI, WASH, and remedial teaching initiatives for basic education.
• Report the progress/issues of the project regularly and on time to the line manager.
• Carry out other relevant tasks as requested by the line manager/central office.
• Coordinate with the line manager and SMT team to conduct teacher-training programs.
• Adhere to the Dos and Don'ts and relevant information received from funding partners or the central office and share them with team members and communities.
• Support the preparation of the project procurement plan and submit it to the operations department.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Lead necessary arrangements (logistics, documentation, communication, and coordination) for the conduction and management of training.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, promoting team building and feedback culture.
• Data compilation, management, report preparation, and documentation skills.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to catalyze, connect, and build the capacity of multiple levels of stakeholders: teachers, school management committees, parent-teacher associations, and community groups.
• Submit progress reports of training programs to the District Manager.
• Lead event-based report writing and support proposal writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote and mountainous regions.
• Attend conferences and present research-based papers on behalf of REED Nepal.
• Strong understanding of community-led development work.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, coordination, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability and commitment to listen to others.

Interested Candidates who meet these criteria should send their Application Letter link here: https://forms.gle/MLUe4oSpBAn7P9xu5

Interested candidates meeting above-mentioned criteria are requested to send their updated CV along with a cover letter specifying your eligibility for this position to  no later than  5th February 2025 before 17:00 hrs. Please mention the applied position in the subject line. 

REED is an equal opportunity employer. Competent candidates from disadvantaged groups, People with Disabilities, Dalit, Janajati and inhabitants of the project districts will be given priority.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further selection process.

No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. REED reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.