Job Description: GYAN Innovation Hub Fellow
The fellowship is designed to place motivated, trained graduates inside public secondary schools as sustained academic and mentoring resources. Fellows are not substitutes for teachers, nor short-term volunteers. Instead, they function as embedded academic partners, supporting instruction, mentoring students, and strengthening learning environments during the critical Grades 6–10 period.
Educational Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field:
· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Technology
· Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
· Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), preferably with an English major
Final-year students whose results will be published by the deadline (e.g., April before the fellowship year) are often eligible to apply as well.
Citizenship
Must be a Nepali citizen or Non-Resident Nepali (NRN). Foreign citizens are also eligible to apply.
People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Commitment
Willing to commit full-time for 2 years as a fellow, including teaching responsibilities with mentoring, parental engagement, and documentation.
Skills & Mindset
IIDS Gyan Innovation Hub is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
· A clear commitment to the program’s mission of inspiring students to pursue STEM careers and support Nepal’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
· Passion about bringing change to traditional classroom learning and filling the learning gap.
· Creativity with teaching materials and methodologies as well as engage students.
· Strong communication skills (especially in English) to interact with students, families, and school staff.
· A growth mindset, meaning eagerness to learn, adapt, and reflect through challenges.
Stipend: Gyan Innovation Hub Fellows will receive a stipend of Rs. 35,000 first year and second year Rs 40,000 per month during their two years of fellowship.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide supplementary classroom instruction aligned with the existing curriculum, focusing on strengthening foundational learning.
· Collaborating closely with subject teachers to uplift students’ understanding through creative classroom activities.
· Identify learning gaps and provide differentiated support for students with varying learning needs in STEM subjects, giving frequent constructive feedback on classroom performance.
· Serve as an academic mentor and provide career counseling, offering small-group and one-on-one support to build confidence in future pathways, education, and reduce learning anxiety.
· Promote STEM awareness and aspiration-building and engage with parents to support informed academic and post-SEE decision-making.
· Maintain regular documentation of teaching, mentoring, and student progress and participate in reflection, review, and improvement processes coordinated by IIDS.
Over time, this contribution helps schools retain capable students within science and technology pathways and strengthens the broader STEM pipeline.
Extended Deadline: March 12, 2026
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