National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) is working for Disaster Resilient Communities in Nepal since 1994. NSET seeks applications for the following positions from eligible candidates for the program “Supporting the response to the COVID-19 crisis in the education sector: Strengthening Education Clusters at Federal, Provincial and Local Governments” funded by UNICEF:

No. of Positions: One
Work Station: Madhesh Province
Appointment Type: Full Time for 11 months with possibility of extension
Required Qualification: Bachelors’ Degree in Humanities/Social Science
Experience: Minimum 5-years’ experience in education in emergencies & Disaster preparedness   or similar field
Language: Nepali and English in speaking, reading and writing are required
Preferable: Preference will be given to the local candidates. Candidate from disadvantage group and women are encouraged to apply.

Skills and abilities required:

• Familiar with computer software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skill
• Competent in English and Nepali typing.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support on developing an implementation plan for the reading campaign agreed on activities  
• Work closely with the field office team to collate information about target schools where the campaign will be implemented 
• Support the project team in selecting suitable materials for the campaign  
• Support the education team in the procurement of reading resources  
• Ensure the implement the planned activities in close coordination with project staffs 
• Monitor activities as part of the campaign and document evidence at regular intervals  
• Maintain an efficient and time-bound database of information and provide required data analysis against set targets 
• Prepare progress updates from the project staff, review and share to the reporting channel 
• coordinate with government authorities at provincial and local levels for effective implementation of selected activities under the learning continuity campaign 
• liaise with government partner and stakeholders to implement activities related to the reading campaign   
• Coordinate with other institutions and stakeholders working for the reading campaign  
• Work closely with teachers and headteachers from selected schools to implement activities as part of the campaign, including the effective distribution of the reading materials  
• Coordinate and cooperate with different level government authority and development agencies to wider of learning continuity campaign 
• Perform other duties as assigned

NSET always emphasizes the diversity and inclusion of workforce in terms of gender, culture and religion. Women, individual from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

No telephone inquiry will be entertained. NSET policy demands selection strictly on merit basis and any undue influences are sure to lead to disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  NSET reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

All the suitable applications will be kept in NSET Roster and will be screened and contacted for further evaluation when there is need.