Overview
The SESP Liaison Officer will support the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Nepal to strengthen institutional systems and coordination mechanisms for the effective implementation of the School Education Sector Plan (SESP) and Sector Wide Approach (SWAp).
Key Responsibilities
- Support MoES DACS to strengthen and institutionalize systems, processes and capacities for coordination, planning, monitoring and implementation of the SESP.
- Support the documentation, refinement and operationalization of standard operating procedures, coordination mechanisms, and knowledge management systems related to SWAp implementation and development partner engagement.
- Contribute to strengthening organizational capacity within DACS to effectively fulfil its secretariat role for the education SWAp and LEDPG.
- Support DACS in coordinating the transition from the first SESP implementation phase (2022–2027) to the second phase (2027–2032), ensuring continuity of sector dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
- Support MoES DACS to facilitate effective communication and coordination between MoES, development partners, civil society organizations, and other sector stakeholders in support of SESP implementation.
- Support the review, updating and implementation of key SWAp frameworks and instruments, including partnership coordination mechanisms, technical working group arrangements, and related governance structures.
- Support implementation and monitoring of the Common Framework for Technical Assistance and contribute to strengthening government leadership and oversight of technical assistance provided to the education sector.
- Assist MoES DACS and sector stakeholders in identifying opportunities to consolidate and institutionalize capacities, systems and functions developed through externally supported technical assistance initiatives.
- Support efforts to strengthen coordination between federal, provincial and local government actors to improve implementation of education sector priorities.
- Support the organization and documentation of sector reviews, thematic consultations, technical working groups, and partnership meetings.
- Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, analytical summaries, progress updates, lessons learned and knowledge products to inform sector decision-making.
- Contribute to strengthening the use of sector data, evidence and monitoring information to support planning, policy dialogue and resource mobilization.
- Support country-level engagement with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and other development partners, ensuring effective information sharing and follow-up on agreed actions.
- Contribute to implementation of stakeholder engagement and communication approaches that strengthen transparency, accountability and collaborative sector governance.
- Undertake any other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
Demonstrated 6 years of working experience in education, with a coordinating function. Experience in working in development country settings. Working experience in education.
Qualifications
Master's degree in the field of education or development
