Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read’s innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education.

We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, we have created a model that can be replicated, localized and sustained by governments.

By the end of 2020, Room to Read has benefited more than 23.8 million children in over 48,000 communities across 21 countries. This includes 4.9 million new children benefited in 2020 alone. In Bangladesh, we have directly benefited more than 0.4 million children since 2009. At present, we implement Programs focusing literacy and girls’ education in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Natore and Moulvibazar. Learn more at roomtoread.org.

Room to Read Bangladesh is inviting applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the following regular positions:

Position Overview:

The Literacy Program Officer works as the technical lead on literacy skills and the habit of reading at upazila level and coordinates closely with the district field office to ensure successful implementation of the program on Reading Advancement activities. This position reports to the Field Manager and provide technical supervision to the Literacy Facilitators. This position is based in Moulvibazar.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for implementing reading improvement activities under program on Reading Advancement to a certain number of schools;
• Coordinate and facilitate upazila level workshops, training and other events for field level staff, Head teachers, Teachers, SMC members, as per program design and implementation calendar;
• Provide support to partner organization in organizing, training and events at upazila and school level;
• Coordinate to ensure timely distribution of learning materials to the schools;
• Make regular visit to the schools and provide technical feedback on improvement of program quality to the Literacy Facilitators and to the teachers;
• Take initiative for professional development of program staff;
• Report timely implementation of the program targets;

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Education/ Project Management/ Social Science/Child Development or any other relevant subject;
• Minimum of 5 years’ related work experience;
• Strong planning, budgeting, supervisory, training management and facilitation skills;
• Good knowledge and understanding of education issues and priorities;
• Strong interpersonal communication, language and computer skills.

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,

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.

• 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.

Compensation:

We offer competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund
• 13th Month Allowance
• Gratuity
• Health coverage including spouse and children
• 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

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/jobs/details/Literacy-Program-Officer_R-02294?locations=92fc31e3a9f2011f66dc592a30013089&locations=bb798b7a879646629ba66234dedb914d  on or before 15 December 2022. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

“Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”