SOS Children's Villages Nepal
JOB OPPORTUNITY
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the position of Principal at SOS Hermann Gmeiner Secondary School Sanothimi.
Job Position: Principal (1)
The Principal is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the school in alignment with the policies and values of SOS Children’s Villages Nepal. This includes adhering to recognised and contextualised guidelines for leadership, management, and human resource development. Additionally, s/he is responsible for offering assistance and guidance to teachers, coordinators and other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the school.
Competencies:
- Proven track record of administrative/supervisory or leadership experience.
- Well-versed in innovative approaches to teaching-learning methodologies and academic planning.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to foster and sustain positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders.
- An individual of high moral character and integrity, capable of maintaining credibility, confidence and pride within the school.
- Outstanding skills in communication, collaboration and planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum development, delivery, assessment of outcomes and impact evaluation strategies.
- A robust grasp of education-related policies and practices, both within the organisation and the broader national context
- Proficiency in English language and adeptness in computer applications.
- Effective team player with a cooperative and inclusive attitude.
Qualification and experience:
- Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least second division or equivalent from a recognised university, along with a minimum of five years of teaching experience and at least two years of management experience as a Coordinator, Vice Principal or Principal in a reputable educational institution
- For the above-mentioned position, candidates must be Nepali citizens below 55 years of age.
Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.
Interested candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their applications, accompanied by the following documents, no later than 4: 00 pm, 13 March 2026, to vacancy@sosnepal.org.np
- Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied outside Nepal)
- Copy of Citizenship Certificate
- A passport size photo
- Employment Application Form (mandatory document to be downloaded from by clicking here )
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and, therefore, encourages women, people with disabilities, people from ethnic minorities, and individuals from marginalised communities to apply.