Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj (KVSS)

Job Description

Residence Incharge-Children’s Home (Preferred Female Only)

Work Location

Birendranagar-4, Surkhet

Reports to

Associate Manager-Children’s Home

Direct reports to this Position

5-7 employees mostly caregiving roles

“A world where every child is safe, educated, loved”; Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj (KVSS) established in 2007, is a non-governmental, apolitical, and not for profit organization. Our mission is to change the world by empowering Nepal's children. We do this by providing quality education, a safe environment, and through inspiring others while putting the children first, strengthening families and our communities. Most at-risk and disadvantaged children are provided with inclusive quality education at Kopila Valley School (KVS), one of the greenest schools in Nepal, made from the earth and nestled on a campus with a commitment to building sustainable programs. Along with lifelong gift education to the disadvantaged children, we support their family members to improve their living standards and make it sustainable through holistic programs ranging from children’s home, health and wellness through women empowerment to career guidance/counseling, and scholarships for further studies. Environmental sustainability is one of the guiding principles and a way of life whatever we do!

Our Children’s Home being the legacy of Kopila Valley, provides a safe, loving, and stable home for children in extreme cases of need, when all other options have been exhausted. We provide care for our young children to live happy, healthy, safe lives while building positive characteristics to develop into thriving adults while placing important attention to root family connection. We do this with our funding partner BlinkNow Foundation and in close ties with the local government and communities.

Under the overall guidance of Associate Manager-Children’s Home, the Residence Incharge-Children’s Home is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and development-focused living environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. The role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Children’s Home, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and frameworks.  The position supervises the caregiving team, promotes effective interdepartmental coordination, and ensures smooth program delivery. It also involves providing coaching, mentoring, and capacity building support to staff to strengthen childcare practices and promote independent, high-quality performance.

The Residence Incharge maintains close coordination with Kopila Valley School, Enrichment Coordinator to support children’s learning and overall development. S/he is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, managing databases, and submitting regular updates and reports to the supervisor, ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of Children’s Homes.

1. Ensure smooth daily operations of the Children’s Home through effective planning, monitoring, and active presence within the residence.

2. Lead capacity building of the caregiving team through coaching and mentorship, ensuring a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment for both children and staff.

3. Maintain accurate records and documentation of children’s  files and related information.

4. Support the Enrichment Coordinator in organizing and facilitating in-house activities in coordination with relevant programs within the organization.

The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Coordinator- Children’s Home may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by his/her supervisor

Note: Please note this is an immersive residential role where the incharge is expected to be on within the house during the work time.

If you think this career opportunity will amplify your career growth, we encourage you to apply by clicking “Apply For This Jobˮ and submit all required documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further screening process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. We accept and screen applications on a rolling basis and prefer to join as early as possible.

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