World Education currently seeks candidates for an anticipated USAID project in Nepal, based in Kathmandu. The USAID Equity & Inclusion in Education project will support the Government of Nepal in reducing out of school children and improving learning outcomes for marginalized students. It will provide targeted support to municipalities to implement evidence based interventions that are driven by the local context in agreed upon provinces of either Province 2, Sudurpaschim, and/or Karnali. Areas of focus include: decreasing financial barriers to education, increase use of targeted non-formal education, increasing enrollment in early childhood education, increasing relevance of education; improving equitable teaching practices, and supporting schools to implement prioritized minimum enabling conditions. The anticipated duration is 5 years and anticipated budget is $10-$25 million.
This position is subject to project award, funding, and USAID approval. The USAID Equity & Inclusion in Education project is forecasted to start in June 2022, with the solicitation released in March 2022. We encourage candidates to apply early.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for leadership related to project planning, partner management, achievement of USAID technical deliverables, and engagement with Government of Nepal stakeholders. The DCOP will support the Chief of Party (COP) who will provide overall project management and leadership by taking on key tasks to ensure all components of the project run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience, including progressive management experience, in international development, ideally in the education sector
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or leadership
- Experience with USAID (preferred) or other US Government funded projects
- Technical expertise in some or all of the following areas: education; early childhood education; non-formal education; gender and social inclusion; government capacity building
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Government stakeholders and diverse partner organizations
- Excellent project management and team leadership skills
- Fluent in Nepali; fluency in one or more minority languages of Nepal a plus
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Excellent analytical skills; experience with data analysis a plus
- Nepali candidates preferred; candidates from marginalized backgrounds encouraged to apply
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply on the World Education website by 01/31/2022.
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