Vacancy Announcement for Various Positions

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(First time published on October 18, 2023)

KIRDARC is an NGO dedicated to upholding the rights of marginalized and excluded communities through its interventions on human rights, democracy, and good governance, with a special focus on building the capacities of right holders, duty bearers, and civil society, contributing to inclusive growth and fair development. It works with a vision of ‘a just and prosperous society’.

KIRDARC Nepal is implementing “USAID Education: Equity and Inclusion”, in all districts of Karnali Province with technical support from Plan International and funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Therefore, KIRDARC Nepal is expecting job applications from suitable, qualified, dynamic, and motivated candidates to fill the vacant positions as mentioned below.

1. Position Description: Provincial Director, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender & Development, or any relevant field. Minimum 10 years of experience in project/program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal especially Karnali Province. Experience managing USAID funded project would be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Advanced knowledge of project management, international and national education programs, guidelines, and policies; In-depth understanding of the Nepal government’s provincial priority program in education and related policies and plans; School Sector Development Plan (SSDP), School Sector Education Plan (SESP) and the role of provincial and local government and development partners in its implementation. Basic understanding about the issues of equity and inclusion (EI) in education and EI-related disbursement-linked indicators (DLI) at the local level

Profound analytical, strategic thinking, coordination, and negotiation skills; problem-solving and relationship-building skills; ability to build positive and trustworthy relationships for influencing People management and team-building skills Experience in managing time and resource constraints; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English and Nepali complex and technical information to technical and general audiences; and proven IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoints, etc. Residents of the Karnali Province, women and candidates from minority groups shall be highly prioritized”

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

2. Position Description: Project Manager (Education), 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience:- Master’s Degree in Education, or any relevant field. Minimum 8 years of working experience as education related thematic expert or management of education related projects/programs in Nepal.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Knowledge on education program and related policies, plans, (international, national and local). Advanced knowledge of project management, in depth understanding about the Nepal government’s provincial priority program in education, inclusion, and related policies and plans; knowledge about School Sector Development Plan (SSDP), School Sector Education Plan (SESP) and SDGs and the role of provincial and local government and development partners in implementation. Basic understanding about the issues of equity and inclusion (EI) in education and EI related disbursement linked indicators (DLI) at local level.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

3. Position Description: MEAL Coordinator, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Education, Development Studies, Management, Statistics or any relevant field. Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal Experience managing USAID-funded projects would be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Knowledge required: Advanced knowledge of the result-based monitoring and evaluation system, recent practice of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, protection and safeguarding, international and national education programs, guidelines, and policies; the Nepal government’s provincial priority program in education and related policies and plans; and a basic understanding of the issues of equity and inclusion (EI) in education and EI-related disbursement-linked indicators (DLI) at the local level.

Sound knowledge on data collection and analysis tools; content development and report writing; Experience in Fund Raising and Proposal Development; Experience leading trainings and workshops, and sound communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

4. Position Description: Finance & Operation Coordinator, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or related field with minimum 8 years’ experience or, Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or related field with minimum 5 years’ experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge required: Advanced knowledge of FAMAS software and organizational financial management. Knowledge of international and national financial compliances, guideline and policies; Take a lead role in financial planning, implementation, Review financial statements for all locations and administration to ensure that reports are available for submission and distribution to the relevant funding partners, senior management team, and government authority as required.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

5. Position Description: Information Management Officer, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, , Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Satisfactory knowledge on result-based monitoring and evaluation. Ground experience in the recent practice of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning. Having sound knowledge of protection and safeguarding Basic knowledge about SDG goals and key national priority indicators on relevant topics knowledge on data collection and analysis tools; Check and verify the quality of performance data for the project/s performance indicators through designing, developing and implementing a system of surveys and instruments for data collection, analysis and reporting. Provide strategic inputs to ensure the validity and reliability of data.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

6. Position Description: Knowledge Management Officer, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communication & Development, Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Sound knowledge on Guide the Community of Practice (CoP), proven experience on knowledge management cycle and process, . Ground experience in the recent practice of knowledge management. Having sound knowledge of documentation of best practices, innovation, and success stories. Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and experience through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products and publication, Propose and promote creative solutions for knowledge management in the organization

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

7. Position Description: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of experience; Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, Management, Statistics, or any relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project or program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal.

• Result tracking and reporting 
• Record and track information related to target groups
• Generate monitoring reports and produce MEAL reports
• Facilitate corrective actions based on the monitoring findings and update in the system,
• Compile project database including relevant documents and reports,

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- In-depth understanding on MEAL concept, sound knowledge on participatory monitoring tools and techniques. Ground experience in the recent practice of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning. Having sound knowledge of protection  key national priority indicators on relevant topics knowledge on data collection and analysis tools; Creative and skilled in report writing; Experience leading trainings and conducting workshops or related events; prior experience in research work; Good communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills;

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

8. Position Description: Senior Finance Officer, 1 Person (Based in Birendranagar, Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or related field with 7 years’ experience or Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or related field with minimum 2 years’ experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Knowledge of FAMAS, Ability to review and provide feedback to cluster finance colleagues on financial documentation, expenditure patterns, and compile reports for multiple locations. Monitoring, coaching, and capacity strengthening of department staff under this project.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

9. Position Description: Cluster Coordinator, 4 Person (Based on Cluster Offices: Jajarkot, Jumla, Dolpa and Mugu)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, or any relevant field. Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Advanced knowledge of project management, Knowledge of inclusive education  program, guideline and policies of Nepal government; In depth understanding on education issues in Karnali especially inclusive education. In depth knowledge about School Sector Education Plan (SESP) and the role of provincial and local government and development partners in implementation. Basic understanding about the issues of equity and inclusion (EI) in education and EI related disbursement linked indicators (DLI) at local level. Profound analytical, strategic thinking, coordination, and negotiation skills; problem-solving and relationship-building skills; ability to build positive and trustworthy relationships for influencing People management and team-building skills Experience in managing time and resource constraints.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

10. Position Description: Education Officer, 5 Person (Based on Cluster Offices : Jajarkot, Jumla, Surkhet, Dolpa and Mugu)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, or any relevant field. Bachelors with minimum 5 years and masters with minimum 3 years of working experience as an education-related thematic expert or manager of education-related projects or programs in Nepal

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Sound understanding on  Equity and Inclusion in education and its policy and guidelines; sound knowledge on accelerated learning framework for OOSY; experience and ability to Integrate UDL/UDA into teacher training and support frameworks; strengthening provincial data systems specifically around EI (OOSC/Y, children with disabilities, teacher, etc.); provincial-level campaigns for school enrollment; teacher training on UDL, SEL and gender-responsive pedagogy (ETC); knowledge about the School Sector Education Plan (SESP) and the role of local government and development partners in implementation Preparation of training manuals, guidelines, strategies, etc. analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiating skills; Strong communication, coordination, and negotiation skills; problem-solving and relationship-building skills; people management and team-building skills

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

11. Position Description: Admin and Finance Officer, 3 Person (Based on Cluster Offices: Jajarkot, Jumla, Dolpa)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or related field with minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Essential skills include working experience in FAMAS, experience with funding partner agencies; Sound knowledge in MS Excel and Office Package; Logistics and Program understandings.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

12. Position Description: Community Engagement Supervisor, 25 Person (All districts of Karnali Province)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelors degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies with minimum 2 years experience or +2 with major English, Education, Arts, Management etc. with minimum 4 year experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:- Knowledge on education program and related policies, plans, (international, national and local), Basic knowledge of project management, Understanding about the Nepal government’s provincial priority program in education, inclusion, and related policies and plans, etc.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

13. Position Description: Local Government Equity and Inclusion (LGEI) Coordinator 15 Person (All districts of Karnali Province)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Gender & Development, or any relevant field. Minimum 3 years of experience in project/program management in similar roles of authority, preferably education projects in Nepal.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:-

Sound knowledge on disbursement- linked indicators (DLIs), ability to support to local government to develop and implement the equity- and inclusion-related activities, proven experience working on Education Management Information System (EMIS),

In depth understanding about the Nepal government’s provincial priority program in education and related policies and plans. Profound analytical, strategic thinking, coordination, and negotiation skills; problem-solving and relationship-building skills; ability to build positive and trustworthy relationships for influencing People management and team-building skills Experience in managing time and resource constraints.

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

14. Position Description: Admin and Logistic Officer, 1 person (Based in Birendranagar Surkhet)

Academic Qualification and Experience: Bachelors Degree in management, business administration, supply chain or relevant field with minimum 3 years experience.

Key Skills and Knowledge required:-

Communication, Negotiation, problem solving, relationship management skills including technical skills like: word, excel, powerpoint etc

For more details, visit the detail Job Description here.

Interested candidates who meet these criteria should send their Application Letter and KIRDARC Job Application Form to vacancy@kirdarc.org by November 7, 2023 before 5:00 PM. The CV/Resume is not necessary to submit but the prescribed KIRDARC Job Application Form is mandatorily required to apply. The interested candidates can download the KIRDARC Job Application form from here.

Preference will be given to disadvantaged groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati) and local resident in the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries shall not be entertained. KIRDARC Nepal reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.