Various Positions

Vacancy announcement

Group of Helping Hands (SAHAS) Nepal is a non-profit, non-governmental-organization founded in 1996. Since then, SAHAS Nepal has been engaging in social mobilization, grassroots organisation/Community-Based Network Organisation (CBNO) formation and enhancing their capacity through partnership, and implementing diverse programme and projects in the sectors of sustainable agriculture and food security, climate change, and education in 21 districts of Nepal. 

SAHAS Nepal will be implementing an education project in Ramechhap district titled "Community Engagement for School Support Program to enhance quality in education in public schools." The aim of the project is to enhance quality and inclusive education in public schools in Sunapati RM and Khandadevi RM in Ramechhap district with community mobilisation, school environment improvement, youth development and capacity building approaches. 

SAHAS Nepal is seeking energetic, committed and creative candidates to work on the education project aimed at improving quality in education for the following positions. The positions will be based in Sunapati Rural Municipality and Khadadevi Rural Municipality of Ramechhap District depending on project's need.

1. Position: Project Coordinator

Required Number: 1

Academic qualification/experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social science or relevant field with minimum 5 years of experience in education sector (Master's preferred)
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and manage complex project involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all level
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Knowledge of Nepal's education system and policies, learning theories, pedagogical strategies and teaching methodologies is preferred. 
• Experience working in rural communities, preferably in Ramechhap or similar geographic contexts

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the project implementation in alignment with project goals and detailed implementation plan
• Lead the project staff in delivering results of the project by providing coaching and capacity building sessions for project staff as required. 
• Prepare annually, quarterly and monthly plans for effective execution of the project activities as stipulated in the project documents
• Working with technical service providers to implement learning programs and training materials responding towards the activities in the project.
• Managing project budgets, ensuring that expenses are within budgetary guidelines and preparing budget report for project according to funding partners’ requirement.
• Strong Coordination with local government units, education units at municipal, district and provincial level along with schools, teachers and other education stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.
• Track project progress, document key activities and report challenges. 
• Conduct field visits to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Represent at communities, rural municipal, district levels and ensure effective communication, coordination and cooperation with project partners, key development facilitators and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate community engagement to ensure program sustainability.
• Strong networking with the local government for resource sharing in project interventions for enhancing quality education in schools.

2. Position: Senior Education Officer

Required Number: 3 

Academic qualification/experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in education, development studies, social science or relevant field with minimum 2 years of experience in education sector or development projects. Master's degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity building skills are expected
• Good skill in community development, empowerment, networking, lobby and advocacy.
• Good communication, analytical skills and report writing.
• Fluent in oral and written Nepali and English language.
• Good and efficient team player.
• Experience working in rural communities, preferably in Ramechhap or similar geographic areas. 
• Good understanding of Nepal's education system and policies.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Project Coordinator in project implementation in line with the detailed implementation plan.
• Support teacher training, student engagement programs and capacity building initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and workshops.
• Maintain relationship and strong coordination with local government, schools, community people, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical inputs during the preparation of promotional materials for educational activities.
• Draft monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually report, success stories and case stories and report to Project Coordinator.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program effectiveness and identify challenges and provide recommendations for improvement.

3. Position: Education Educators

Required Number: 5 

Academic qualification/experiences:

• Minimum Intermediate level education, a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Development Studies is preferred with minimum 1 year of experience in community mobilization, education, or development projects. 
• Experience working in rural communities, preferably in Ramechhap or similar geographic areas. 
• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity building skills are expected.
• Good coordination, networking and communication skills.
• Good and efficient team player.
• Report writing skills with basic computer knowledge.

Major Responsibilities

• Work closely with parents, teachers, School Management Committees, youth and local leaders to promote education.
• Facilitate group formation and strengthening.
• Encourage community participation in school improvement activities.
• Support local stakeholders in addressing challenges related to school enrollment, retention, and quality of education. 
• Conduct awareness sessions on the importance of education.
• Support the development of lesson plans, learning materials and interactive teaching approaches. 
• Facilitate communication between the project team, schools and the community.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess project progress and collect feedback from beneficiaries 
• Collect data, success stories and feedback from project beneficiaries.
• Track and assess the impact of educational interventions in schools. 
• Report challenges and recommendations to the project team for timely action
• Work closely with Project Coordinator and M and E officer for achieving project goals. 
• Support SAMVAD (adolescent youth group) animators and learning camp facilitators in their work.

4. Position: Admin and Finance Officer

Required number: 1

Academic qualification/experiences:

• BBS or BBA Accounts with 2 years' experience in Finance and Administrative works.
• Excellent computer skills in Excel, Ms-Word, Power point, skills in Accounting Software.
• Strong commitment to team work with effective communication skills.
• Efficient team player and can thrive under pressure.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain day to day financial accounts and financial management.
• Prepare clear accurate financial information with sufficient documents in compliance with the financial policies of the government, funding partner and the organization.
• Manage procurement related responsibilities.
• Financial reporting, analysis, monitoring and follow up of project activities.
• Handle multi-project accounts.
• Day to day management of logistic and administration.
• Prepare and plan for the budget for the project implementation.
• Maintain safety and security of the project assets and stock, and keep records of personal files, tax, Social Security Fund and other salary related information of the respective project.

Salary and Benefits: As per the rules and regulations of SAHAS Nepal.

Interested Nepali citizens are requested to send their updated CV with cover letter showing their interest including mailing address and telephone number along with two references to Executive Director by April 27, 2025 to sahasnepalvacancy@gmail.com. Please also indicate the name of the project and project district in your application. 

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening process. SAHAS Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

SAHAS Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive decimation to candidates from discriminated groups. Applications from and members of indigenous and disadvantaged groups are highly encouraged.

(“SAHAS Nepal is committed to safeguarding and a zero-tolerance organization related to abuse, corruption, bribery, fraud etc.”)