USAID Project Management Specialist (Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist)- FSNPSC-11

USAID/Nepal invites applications for employment from all interested and qualified candidates for the position of USAID Project Management Specialist (Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist) in the Education Development Office, under a Foreign Service National (FSN) Personal Services Contract (PSC) subject to availability of funds.

OPEN TO: All interested and qualified candidates
POSITION: USAID Project Management Specialist (Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist)- FSNPSC-11
OPENING DATE: September 11, 2021
CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2021 – 5:00 P.M. Kathmandu time
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist works in a collaborative manner with the USAID Education Development Office’s (EDO) six-person team and the larger USG Mission. S/he has the primary responsibility for the technical direction of portions of USAID/Nepal’s $19 million per year education portfolio, under the guidance of the EDO Office Director. The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist provides expert technical input into the overall education program, especially from the perspective of advising on the issues, opportunities, and strategy in the education sector relating to gender equity, inclusion, and disability in Nepal. S/he plays a leadership role in developing strategies, engaging with stakeholders, designing activities, and managing programs, specifically focused on improving access to education and learning outcomes for marginalized children.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education, social policy, international development or other related discipline is required.
b. Prior Work Experience: The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional and/or management experience in the education or child protection fields working with either INGOs, local NGOS or other Development Partners. The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist must have experience in program design, management, and implementation of education or child protection programs. Demonstrated technical knowledge in the area of improving access to education for marginalized groups, inclusive education or child protection is required.
c. Post Entry Training: USAID-specific training on COR/AOR management, and USAID programming, conferences, or learning experiences in early childhood development, inclusive education, informal education, applied learning, vocational education workforce development and education leadership would be made available as practical.
d. Language Proficiency: Level IV in written and spoken English and level IV in Nepali. Must be able to speak, write and present in a concise and thoughtful manner on development programs and issues in both English and Nepali.
e. Job Knowledge: Expertise in education or child protection is required, especially in the disability inclusive education, girls’ informal education, and programs that target out of school children. In-depth knowledge of strategies, programs, and working methodologies in the education sector in Nepal, including the School Sector Development Plan, is required. Knowledge of USAID and other donor programs in the Nepal education sector is required. Broad contacts within Nepali education agencies, civil society, NGOs, and government would also be an asset. Knowledge of gender and inclusion principles and practices is required.

f. Skills and Abilities: The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist must be able to articulate his/her thoughts both verbally and written and both in English and in Nepali with expert interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. S/he can handle sensitive issues diplomatically and use good judgment when speaking on behalf of USAID. S/he has the ability to quickly analyze and synthesize data for decision making and reporting and can, with minimal supervision, prioritize and organize tasks to complete them quickly and efficiently while working collaboratively. S/he has the ability to troubleshoot, solve complex problems, and plan ahead. S/he has the ability to effectively manage complex mechanisms to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and the achievement of program objectives. S/he has program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills. While travel is required for field visits and to fulfill all duties, reasonable accommodations will be provided in the event of travel limitations. The Equity and Inclusion Education Specialist must have demonstrated knowledge and experience advancing principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion both through development programming and in the workplace. The specialist must be able demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion. The specialist must be able to articulate how they have mainstreamed equity, diversity and inclusion in development programming. The specialist must be able to explain how they implemented and/or participated in activities that advanced equity, inclusion, and diversity in their place of work. S/he must participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and demonstrate the ability to explain how they can effectively be integrated into development programming and the workplace environment.

A detailed job description for the position can be obtained by visiting USAID/Nepal’s website at http://www.usaid.gov/nepal/careers or by requesting USAID/Nepal’s Human Resources Office ([email protected]).

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume – not to exceed 3 pages – and any other documentation that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed in the full job description. Please provide names of three references and their contact numbers and email addresses as well. Please send your application to the attention of USAID/Nepal Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Maharajgunj, G.P.O. Box. 295, Kathmandu, Nepal. Applications may be sent electronically to: [email protected]

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to participate in the hiring process.

USAID/Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali society. We believe that social inclusion and diversity contribute to excellence. USAID/Nepal makes hiring decisions without regard for gender, gender identity, caste, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, age (if over 40), or sexual orientation. Applicants from ALL backgrounds are encouraged to apply.