World Change Starts with Educated Children®

Position Overview:

The Project Manager, Literacy will work on Instructional Design and Teacher Support. S/He will be responsible for managing projects literacy curriculum related to grade 1 and 2 literacy instruction and guidelines related to primary grade library management and activities. This position will be based on Habiganj and will report to Project Director.

Responsibilities:

Project Management, Contextualization, Training and Coordination

• Responsible for designing Room to Read’s approach to teacher and librarian professional support to improve students’ literacy skills and habit of reading.

• Work closely with training unit, this includes designing and conducting Training of trainers to conduct the trainings;

• Conducts an analysis of government curriculum to identify gaps for developing literacy skills;

• Identifying content and structure for developing teaching materials, and designing training and workshop modules for Literacy Facilitators and teachers;

• Ensures global guidelines are being adhered to and adapted as needed;

• Identifying content and structure for developing digital contents for teachers and learners to enhance learners reading skills and habits;

• Responsible for designing new initiatives as per GO goals followed by Room to Read’ principles.

• Works closely with the Quality Reading Material Unit to ensure reading materials are appropriate and enhance the literacy and library experience;

• Manages and supervises the Project Literacy team;

• Provides technical support and guidance to staff involved in supporting literacy program implementation;

• Support and mentor Literacy Officer, ensuring that project activities are carried out efficiently and effectively;

• Plan and coordinate workshops, conferences and meetings for instructional materials development and learning sharing;

• Provide technical assistance to the training unit for developing manuals, training modules and documenting best practices.

Planning, Reporting, and Documentation

• Provides literacy and library expertise to the MEAL team to support the design, implementation and refinement of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures used to track progress against planned program outcomes;

• Collaborate with the CO Program Operations team on oversight of the implementation calendar, budget, annual planning, quarterly reporting, and overall tracking of program implementation and spending;

• In collaboration with the CO Programs Operations team, create, implement and analyze annual program goals and budgets to ensure alignment with organizational strategies and priorities;

• Review program reports and respond as necessary.

External Coordination and Networking

• Collaborate with the GO Development and Communications Teams to write program-specific portions of funding proposals;

• Attend donor affairs including donor site visits and documenting anecdotes that evolve through field work;

• Liaise with other Global Office team and govt officials to coordinate workplans and share program information;

• Participate in other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the literacy program and any other tasks assigned by the Literacy Director.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum Master’s degree in education or a related field of study

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience

• Experience with reading/literacy or learning improvement programs and excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum and teachers training at primary stage

• Experience developing educational learning materials for students or teachers

• Experience developing and conducting training programs for teachers

• Experience in developing and implementing programmatic improvements

• Strong planning, supervising, and program development skills

• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and process documentation

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people and organizations

• Ability and desire to travel internationally frequently

• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

• Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred:

• Experience in language education at the primary stage

• Experience teaching at the primary stage

• Experience in library management

General Requirements

• Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively;

• Skill & experience of working with e-communication & people with diverse culture;

• Strong communication skills in Bangla and English;

• Excellent computer operating skill;

• Ability to work under pressure;

• Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with low overhead budget;

• Proven track record of achieving results;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization

• Be an innovative and creative thinker – not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction

• Work well independently as well as part of a team

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation (Child Protection Principles)

• 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.

Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. (PSEA Principles)

• 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.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund

• 13th Month Allowance

• Gratuity

• Health coverage for staff and dependents

• Insurances

• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Location(s)

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization

• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled