Position: Outdoor Education Program Officer (Premium Job)

Job Description

PROGRAM PLANNING AND DESIGN:

• Review existing literature on outdoor education programs from around the world to understand best practices
• Research existing K-12 curriculum to understand how to introduce or strengthen the outdoor education component
• Research into the existing ecology, habitats and geology etc of the Chure region to develop a place-based outdoor education program
• Ensure the program is developed in a participatory manner including relevant stakeholders
• Draft a work-plan and budget to ensure the program is completed within the outlined time-frame and within the budget constraints

OUTDOOR EDUCATION MODULE DESIGN:

• Understand the existing interpretation points on the trails to develop a set of modules around the identified focus areas across Yangshila VDC
• Collaborate with partner BELT schools to develop appropriate outdoor education curriculum design

TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF TEACHING FELLOWS:

• Provide workshops and training to teaching fellows to implement outdoor education program
• Research into training opportunities for fellows to strengthen their understanding of outdoor education and enable them to implement a sound program
• Mentor, guide and work alongside selected fellows

COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS:

• Ensure effective consultation and collaboration with partners and stakeholders, in particular: public schools in Yangshila, Ministry of Education, local and regional authorities, resource centers, civil society and the private sector, to implement the Project
• Coordinate with government officials to receive appropriate approvals for curriculum implementation

Job Specification

GUIDANCE OF THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR LEARNING LANDSCAPES:

• Guide the design-build team and respective school committees to turn existing school grounds into landscapes for teaching
• Guide the design-build team and KTK-BELT to turn existing Learning Ground plots and plant trails into landscapes for teaching

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• Provide support to the monitoring and evaluation of the projects
• Prepare technical reports as required

FUNDRAISING:

• Research relevant grants and draft projects that fit the criteria of funding proposals

• Advanced University degree in the area of Environmental Education, Social and Natural Sciences. Training courses/specialization on Environmental Education will be an advantage
• At least 2-4 years of professional experience in the Environmental Education sector. Work experience in the field of climate change, environment, water resources management, biodiversity conservation, can also be qualified
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Nepali language is an advantage
• Experience working with Government Officials and various stakeholders
• Ability to design, manage and implement outdoor education programs
• Ability to work well with and contributing effectively to a multi-cultural team with high standards and principles in professional and personal behavior
• Ability to work independently in remote areas with minimum supervision

Apply Instruction

Interested Candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, 3 work samples and 3 references with a range for salary expectations to [email protected] including the position title in the subject heading of your email.