Job Description

• Coordinate with Karnali Province Government, Gurbakot and Lekbeshi Municipality of Surkhet District, CSOs and community schools for the facilitation of the workshops/session/meetings for the Karnali Learning Collaborative (LC),
• Involves reporting about the findings and impact of the project to the donors,
• Communication with Civil Society Organization, School Management Committee, Teachers and students,
• Provide regular advice to the Program Manager/Program Director/Executive Director for the programmatic and administrative decision-making process for the betterment of the organization as a whole,
• Adopt and demonstrate the ‘Do No Harm’ Policy in each and every step of your assignments,
•  Ensure that staff/volunteers understand and respect the Child Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies.

Position Purpose

The role of a Province Officer typically involves supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of specific projects within an organization. This position involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing project activities, managing relationships with participants and stakeholders, and ensuring that project goals and objectives are met. The Province Officer will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluation activities to track the progress of the project.

Accountabilities (Job Responsibilities)

A. Communication & Representation- 20%

• Manage and produce project content with other team members for the website and social media as needed, 
• Create connection and communication channels between local government in Gurbakot and Lekbeshi Municipality of Surkhet District and all stakeholders of the project,
• Respond to any project inquiries for the project,

B. Project Management- 30%

• Keep track of all the documentation including attendance, photos, videos and articles generated out of the project,
• Organize weekly team meetings, and other events related to the project,
• Organize monthly meetings with teaching community formed from the project
• Document weekly team meetings, team retreats and other events related to the project
• Create and manage project calendars and timelines and ensure adherence to the timeline, 
• Develop the risk mitigation plan and implement it in each activity where applicable.

C. Project Implementation- 30%

• Ensure establishment of inclusive Learning Collaboratives in project locations to facilitate the development of a toolkit and generate actionable data for informed policy dialogue and advocacy in the education sector.
• Ensure capacity enhancement of CSOs to play an engaging role in monitoring and advocating for transparent and accountable education policies, supported by local governments.
• Ensure CSO's actively participate in CSE sessions/workshops, national SDG 4 processes and other national monitoring mechanisms, 
• Deliver in-person workshops as well as support facilitators to deliver workshops for CSOs/LGUs.
• Manage all the province, district and local level events related to the CSE project.

D. Reporting: 20%

• Prepare events reports as well as monthly reports on project progress, outcomes, and challenges for the internal team,
• Prepare quarterly reports on project progress, outcomes and challenges to the donors,
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through written and verbal updates,

Person Specifications

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science/Education and other relevant degrees (Master Degree will be preferred.)
• 3-4 years of professional experience in advocacy related fields.
• Experience in project management or a related role.

Desirable Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to the organization's mission.
• Familiarity with the specific thematic area or focus of Karkhana Samuha's projects.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience and knowledge in networking, and partnership with the community, local government,

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data collection and basic analysis skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with community engagement and participatory approaches.

Attitude / Behaviour

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving project goals.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Salary and Benefits will be based on the policy of the organization. Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their CV (maximum 3 pages) with two referees along with a covering letter to hr@karkhanasamuha.org.np

Closing date for application: 17:00 hrs (Nepal Time) Wednesday 29th May 2024.

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