Job Description

SOS Children's Villages Nepal as a non-governmental social development organization supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of the children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organizational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified Nepalese citizens for the position of Principal at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gandaki and SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Surkhet located in Kaski and Surkhet district.

Location : SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gandaki and SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Surkhet

S/he is responsible for leading the school in a strategic way complying with policies and values of SOS Children's Villages; acknowledged and contextualized guidelines of leadership, management and human resource development and strives for participation.

Competencies:

• A demonstrated record of administrative/supervisory or other leadership experience.
• A strong work ethic to foster and sustain positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders.
• An individual of high moral character and integrity who can maintain credibility, confidence and pride in the school.
• An individual with outstanding communication, collaboration, planning and organizing skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum planning, curriculum delivery, outcome and impact assessment and evaluation strategies.
• Strong understanding of education related policies and practices of the organization and of the country.
• Strong command over English Language and Computer Proficiency.

Qualification and Experience:

• Master's Degree in any discipline with minimum second division or equivalent GPA in aggregate from a recognized university with minimum 5 years' teaching experience and 2 years' experience as a Coordinator, Vice Principal or Principal of a reputed Educational Institute.

Salary and benefits: As per the rule of the organization.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates and Citizenship Certificate and Employment Application Form (mandatory document, please download it from www.sosnepal.org.np) and apply by deadline.

Applicants from within the organization and local community (Pokhara and Surkhet Valley) are highly encouraged to apply. SOS Children's Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children's Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalized communities to apply.