Suryodaya Club Syangja Vacancy for Officer- Girls’ Education Program
Vacancy Announcement: Officer- Girls’ Education Program
Suryodaya Club Syangja
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To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in more than 182,000 communities and 23 countries, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read plans to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.
About Suryodaya Club: About Suryodaya Club: Suryodaya Club Syangja
Suryodaya Club, Syangja is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non-political social organization. It was established in 2054 B.S. by a group of youth with the aim of empowering vulnerable, poor, and disadvantaged populations in different regions of Nepal. Suryodaya Club also aims to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable agriculture development, health and education reforms, entrepreneurship development, and livelihood support thereby enabling communities to be self-reliant.
Suryodaya Club is registered under the Organization Registration Act 2023 of Nepal in the District Administration Office, Syangja (Regd. No. 582, Date: 2054/04/19 B.S.). It is also affiliated to the Social Welfare Council, Nepal under the Social Welfare Act, 1992 (SWC No. 6919, Date: 2054/11/29 B.S.) and the Inland Revenue Office (PAN Regd. No. 302487314) Suryodaya Club has managed through internal resources and the other being the external programs managed through internal resources and the other being the external programs operated in partnership with different agencies and organizations.
Suryodaya Club is always devoted to establishing a well-developed and equally responsible civil society. Hence, we are focusing on fulfilling this aim by mobilizing local community-based human resources and natural resources thereby contributing development of the country. In our working experience, we have significantly increased our capability to achieve the vision. As per our good performance, we received the Best NGO Award 2059 from the District Development Committee, Syangja, and the Best Income-oriented and consciousness-oriented program Putalibazar Municipality, Sayngja. https://suryodaya.org.np/
Vacancy No. 02/081/082
Position: Officer- Girls’ Education Program
Base: Tanahun
Required no: 3
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator/Manager the Officer, Girls’ Education Program (GEPO) will be responsible for overseeing all the technical aspects of the Girls’ Education Program (GEP) including support on planning and implementing the program. This position requires knowledge and skills in girls’ education, gender equality and response, project management, training, and facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, life skills, mentoring, child protection, networking with government at the local level and stakeholders, budgeting, and supervising. The GEPO will supervise the Social Mobilizers, Girls’ Education Program (SM) and work in close coordination with the Program Coordinator, and GEPO from Room to Read (RtR) for any assistance.
Required:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, Gender studies, Social Work, or relevant field (Masters’ Degree preferred in mentioned subject).
Three (3) years of proven experience in the relevant field (preferred in the field of girls’ education and GESI, especially for underprivileged children).
Good knowledge and understanding of education issues related to gender equality in education, including teaching methodologies, non-formal education, and community involvement in schools.
Previous work experience with adolescent girls, life skills for decision-making, and community mobilization.
The ability to supervise staff and conduct training and workshops for stakeholders and adolescents.
Ability to travel frequently to program areas throughout the district to spend time in the project sites visiting schools, and local-level government offices, and meeting with stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English & Nepali.
Proven track record of achieving results, have People Management/leadership skills, and Work Flexibility.
Follow a high level of professional ethics, adhere to child protection policy, code of conduct, and standards while working with children when it comes to child abuse and exploitation, and believe that all children have equal protection rights.
Preferred:
Four (4) years or more work experience in implementing educational projects in the field of girls' education, and inclusive education with a master’s degree.
Proven track record of effectiveness in working with non-profit organizations focusing on maintaining high-quality standards.
Experience in community development projects within rural communities targeting adolescent girls and youths for their life skills enhancement.
Previous work experience working in collaboration with schools, teachers, administrators, and government officials will be an asset.
Person having a Valid two-wheeler driving license.
Room to Read has zero tolerance when it comes to child abuse and exploitation and believes that all children have equal protection rights. The colleague will be expected to adhere to the Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and standards.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and cover letter to hr.suryodayaclub@gmail.com on the 13th of August 2024, 5:00 PM. Please mention in the subject for example "Application for Officer (GEP)- Tanahun" in the subject line.
Contact Information
Suryodaya Club website: www.suryodaya.org.np
Putalibazar 3, Syangja
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further process and no other forms of inquiry will be entertained Suryodaya Club reserves all right to accept and reject the application. Females and deserving candidates from the marginalized community are highly encouraged to apply
