Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children every day and in times of crisis transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children adheres Safeguarding Policy, including its Child Safeguarding and Global Anti-harassment Policy, with high importance and commits rigorous procedure to ensure all our personnel and programs are safe for children. Therefore, all candidates will be subjected to strict background checks.

Save the Children invites applications from interested and eligible candidates (Nepali Citizens only) who are reliable, accountable, have the ability to deliver results with the highest level of integrity and who value diversity for the following position(s).

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Position : Climate Smart Education Advisor

Required  No.: 1

Term & Location: Fixed term; based in Country office, Kathmandu (Approximately 80% MOEST and 20% SC)

Brief Description

The position holder will provide technical support to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) on "Climate-Smart Education Systems Strategic Capability Initiative" (CSESI), specifically in the areas of: (a) internal and cross-sectoral coordination; (b) climate finance to strengthen resilience and support adaptation to the impacts of climate change; (c) safer and greener infrastructure; and (d) school safety management and educational continuity. The position holder will be accountable for delivering results in each of these areas, including mainstreaming of climate change adaptation, mitigation, and environmental sustainability into national education policies, plans, and budgets. The role involves coordination and collaboration with UNESCO, other relevant ministries, technical working groups (TWGs), and stakeholders on CSESI.

Eligibility

Master's degree in education, environmental sciences, or a related field, with at least 7 years of professional experience (5 years for candidates from the GSI group) in climate change, or in areas related to climate justice, and education policy, planning, advocacy, coordination, and financing.

*GSI group: Women, Dalit, Madhesi, People with Disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

For detailed job description of the position, please visit: https://www.savethechildren.net/nepal/nepal-jobs.

The application deadline is 23:00 hrs, Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified candidates from minority and indigenous groups, women, and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Source: Kantipur