The position is responsible for assisting the GEP Senior Program Manager in strengthening the program’s strategic partnership with National Government stakeholders to integrate the program components in the education system and increase program scale and sustainability. The Program Officer directly involves in program design and ensures the delivery of pilot projects or experimental programs or scale-up initiatives under the scope of GEP. The Program Officer facilitates the National Government’s engagement in GEP implementation at fields, implements scale up programs and provides technical inputs to the field staff and partners while implementing the GEP standard programs.
The incumbent will be based in Hanoi/ HCMC office with regular traveling to the project sites and will directly report to the GEP Senior Program Manager.
Collaborative work in the technical team to map out the realization of GEP strategic initiatives: strengthening life skills education in the General Education Curriculum, school mentoring and gender equality.
Provide assistance to the GEP Senior Program Manager in developing staff and partners’ understanding of the project designs, transfer them to field practices.
Provide assistance to the GEP Senior Program Manager in coordination with RM&E and GEP technical team to design surveys and research to identify opportunities for new projects supporting GEP scale and integration in the education system in key areas.
Provides technical assistance to the GEP team and shares knowledge, experience and skills for developing manuals, training modules and documenting best practices.
Involve actively in the process of revising and designing the training materials, modules which will be delivered to partners and the target groups.
Work with consultant for translation, and develop materials (tools, handout…) as needed.
In collaboration with GEP Technical team, work with GEP Field Managers & field project teams to plan and deliver the trainings courses as planned to field relevant partners and school teachers, to ensure its technical quality implemented effectively.
Follows-up quality implementation of all related GEP programs & activities to make sure that the programs and scale up projects are implemented at fields in accordance with guidelines and the program/ project designs.
Provide technical guidance to core teachers and school teachers on program implementation in line with program design.
Help the GEP Senior Program Manager and Field Managers in charge of the area of assignment ensure overall program quality, including local adaptation of Room to Read’s worldwide program content, meets Room to Read’s GEP standards.
Plan and facilitate quarterly technical meetings with core teachers, school managers, teachers, and relevant stakeholders to discuss and identify solutions to improve program implementation.
Conduct regular site visits to schools to observe, monitor and support core teachers and teachers in implementation of program activities.
Collaborate with field staff when having an analysis study to identify gaps for developing teachers’ skills in implementing activities.
Managing and coordinating with partners at all levels, MOET, DOETs and schools to ensure the programs in either forms (pilot/experimental/scale up) technically effective implemented.
Support GEP Senior Program Manager in administration, budgeting and expenditure management, monitoring and evaluation of programs and scale-up initiatives.
Act as Room to Read representative/coordinator when working with governmental officers (DOETs, MOET) in the educational sector as required.
Closely coordinate, set up working plan with Room to Read Field managers, program partners, monitoring the delivering activities at field, provide technical coach and feedbacks to partners to improve quality of the program activities.
Have monthly workplan, monitoring schedule, regularly visiting the program sites for program implementation, technical assistance and monitoring the activities, report after the field visit.
Provide recommendations on improving the program impact with particular focus on maximizing quality.
Periodically collect and documentation of the program - related data, stories, information, photographs, best practices and case studies.
Periodically technical report to manager as the programs are being implemented, quarterly and as needed.
Participate in regular trainings and meetings with Room to Read staff, as planned.
Participate in regular review meetings and any other activities that may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Work in collaboration with staff in GEP and other Departments.
Represents Room to Read by attending and speaking at relevant forums and advocates for the importance of GEP work at the provincial level and national level.
Liaises with other NGOs running similar programs to identify areas of knowledge sharing and possible collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Bachelor’s degree at least in related fields (i.e., Education development, Psychology, Sociology, Social work or related field).
3 – 5 years of professional related experience, especially in education and community development.
Experience of working with governmental officers in educational sectors at all levels: MOET, DOETs and school levels.
Strong knowledge and skills in organizing, facilitation and training.
Prior experience in supervision, mentoring and coaching.
Ability to travel frequently and work with children and others in disadvantage groups.
Advanced computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Educational Applications for virtual training/ workshop, Internet search for related materials.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to monitor progress of program implementation.
Work more effectively in problem solving.
Good knowledge and understanding of education issues including teaching methodologies and community empowerment and development.
Open attitude, capable at working under high pressure, and building a good teamwork.
High commitment and trustworthy person.
Good communication in English is an advantage.
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Child Protection Principles
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.
About Room to Read:
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.
We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.