The Social Mobilizer, Gender Equality Program (SM, GEP) is the primary point of contact for Teachers and girls in the Gender Equality Program (GEP). The overall responsibility for this position is supporting teachers for life skill session conduction, support to organize different training, mentoring girls for enhancing their life skills. SMs reports to Program Officer, GEP and has no direct reports. This position is based in Moulvibazar.
Support teacher to organize Room to Read’s life skills sessions with girls and support them to use such skills in their lives
Provide logistical support and assist teachers to ensure they are well-prepared to conduct life skills sessions smoothly
Serve as a positive role model and mentor to girls by facilitating group mentoring discussions
Organize group for conducting Group Mentoring Sessions
Plan, Organize and conduct recovery Parents workshop sessions
Provide need based Individual mentoring support
Participate in module trainings on Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP) content and activities. These trainings will be led by the Program Officer, GEP
Support the PO in managing communications within schools and communities
Provide the necessary registers to teachers and verify data entry according to the plan
Participate in regular trainings and meetings with Room to Read staff, as planned
Monitor and keep written records of girls including school attendance, academic performance, and participation in program activities. Work closely with the School Focal Point (main contact person at the school), Master Trainer, Teachers to regularly obtain this data as needed
Provide hands-on support to the existing club and help implement its activities
Assit PO and school authiotiy to organize different type of event in school and awareness based event in community
Prepare Report in monthly basis
Assist the Program Officer in conducting any assessments of Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP) participants, as needed
Participate in various activities led by other networks
Prepare and submit regular reports to the Program Officer as needed
Arrange school and logistical support for any government or global visits
Assist the RM&E team with any surveys
Track and submit all program activity expenses and invoices
Prepare and submit PIM to PO monthly basis per month session conduction
Prepare WAP and share with PO
Assist PO for planning and distributing the relevant materials to the school when needed
Only female candidates will be considered for this position
Bachelors’ in Social Science, Women & Gender Studies, Social Work, Education or other related field
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience and/or interest working with and or mentoring adolescent girls
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Desire and ability to spend a significant majority of time traveling and providing direct support to girls at the school, community, or home
Preferred:
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
Proven track record of achieving results
Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position
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
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.