Description
Critical Competencies
Location: Kathmandu with regular visits to areas of presence
Duration: 6-months with possibility of extension subject to funding and performance
Reports to: Head of Programme
Introduction
People in Need (PIN) is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organization founded in the Czech Republic in 1992. PIN arrived in Nepal as part of a humanitarian response to the April 25, 2015 earthquake. Since its inception in Nepal, PIN has had a strong role advocating and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations affected by disaster including person categories who live in geographically remote areas of the country, historically marginalized ethnic groups, and those marginalized because of their age and/or gender identity. PIN has also supported Nepal's post-earthquake reconstruction efforts ensuring that the most vulnerable people are not left behind with resilience (focused on shelter and resettlement) and inclusive education programming. PIN-Nepal is strongly committed for safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, including persons with disabilities, in line with its safeguarding framework and child protection policy.
Scope of Work
The purpose of this position is to develop strategic partnerships with the Government of Nepal (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology-MoEST, CEHRD, etc.) and key stakeholders in Education sector, strengthen the technical quality of PIN-Nepal’s Education programming portfolio and lead on business development in Education. The position involves travel within Nepal, and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Summary of Functions
1. Develop strategic partnerships with the Government of Nepal (MoEST, CEHRD, SWC, federal & provincial authorities) and key stakeholders in Education sector (donors, UN agencies, education clusters etc.);
2. Strengthen the technical quality of PIN-Nepal’s Education programming portfolio
3. Lead on business development in Education sector
4. Ensure adherence to PIN-Nepal policies and donor requirements;
5. Ensure that PIN-Nepal activities are implemented within global, national, and organisations safe programming and PSEA mainstreaming guidelines, and report any breaches/concerns for appropriate action;
6. Contribute to sectorial needs assessments including protection risks and needs, in order to ensure evidence-based and community-driven programming;
7. Conduct regular field support and monitoring missions.
Critical Competencies
Our Education Advisor should possess a comprehensive set of competencies enabling the successful candidate to immediately contribute to the Education agenda and efforts of the Country Programme, primarily – strategic, integrity, results-orientation, team-work, good interpersonal skills, well-developed communication skills, sound judgement, analytical skills, flexibility, proactive approach & engagement, innovation, gender & cultural sensitive, ability to work under pressure, and embraces both change, and complexity.
Requirements