Position: Education Officer (Full-time)
Reports to: Education Coordinator (EC)
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 Education Officer (EO) 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 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 (40 hours):
- Deliver 40 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 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.
