Junior Education Officer

Junior Education Officer

Duty Station: Koshi Province

Number: 2

Reports to: Education Coordinator

Role Summary:

UWS Nepal works to improve educational outcomes and promote holistic development of primary grade children in remote and underserved areas of Nepal. This role is a key part of that mission.

The Junior Education Officer will play a vital role in supporting UWS Nepal schools by providing teacher training, supervising the field team, monitoring progress, and fostering community engagement. This Jr. EO should be a dedicated individual with a passion for education and improving the lives of children in rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teacher Training and Development (60 hours):

Deliver 60 hours of school-based Professional Development Training to all school teachers as per the UWS Training Guidelines
Conduct quarterly Lesson Observations of all teachers, provide mentorship and feedback throughout the year

School Improvement and Monitoring

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to UWS Nepal schools to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with school leadership (SMCs, Head Teachers) to implement the Five Year Education Development Plan (EDP).
• Implement initiatives and interventions based on the EDP to raise the quality of education.
• Monitor progress and track data through the School Development Report (SDR) to measure the impact of interventions.
• Oversee the resourcing of UWS Nepal schools with training and educational materials.
• Conduct regular staff meetings with staff in UWS Nepal cluster schools.
• Advise on the choice of textbooks, equipment, teaching aids, and other educational resources.
• Recruit and train community teachers as required.

School Mobilizer Supervision and Support

• Provide excellent guidance and supervision to the School Mobilisers (SMs) to implement project initiatives and activities for quality education.
• Provide guidance to the SMs to build and strengthen relations with SMCs, school staff and community members.

Community Engagement

• Foster a climate of trust and cooperation by regular communication, consultation with parents, and involving the community in the life of the school.
• Liaise and build cordial relationships with the government’s education related officers, especially the Education Officer.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for official visits by donors, partners, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with other education stakeholders to build partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to UWS Nepal’s Child Protection policies and procedures.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or a related field like social sciences or public administration.
• 2-3 years of experience of working in rural development projects related to education
• Fluency in Nepali and English languages
• Computer literacy is required
• Should have an understanding of the education system of government schools in rural Nepal.
• Good communication skills within an organisation, education stakeholders, and the community.
• Flexible to work beyond working hours.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a comprehensive CV (max two pages), citizenship copy, and qualification document copies to info.nepal@uwsglobal.net. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 12 November 2024.

UWS Nepal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to employment in Nepal.

UWS Nepal is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.