World Change Starts with Educated Children® 

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview:

The Program Field Coordinator (PFC) assist the planning and execution for all work related to implementing Room to Read’s program at the field level and provides strategic, technical and management support. They will oversee the quality of implementation, coordination, development and reporting of the Literacy program for a set of schools.  They would identify quality issues related to program design and management and discuss them with the supervisor and provide solutions at the field level.  They would assist Programme Associate with respect to teacher training and capacity building of government officials. The PFC will report to the Programme Associate. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with education officials, school administrators, teachers and students. They would serve as the main point of contact for the school and local government officials and coordinate the work of other RtR staff in their jurisdiction.

Responsibilities:

Program Understanding:

• Have a strong understanding of Room to Read’s Literacy program design and the ability to present the program in various forums

• Good awareness of literacy programs, their design and strategies operating in project region.

• Have good awareness on quality of program implementation and adherence to program guidelines for the set of schools under their jurisdiction.

Technical assistance and advocacy:

• Serve as a technical resource at the block level. Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on literacy and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government support in support of Room to Read’s literacy program.

• Participate in the district and block level discussions organized by government counterparts and advocate for Room to Read’s approach through developing good understanding foundational literacy and reading programme.

Training, workshop and meeting:

• Provide technical oversight to the CRPs/BEOs (Cluster Resource person)/ (Block education officer) and support them in their coaching and communication with teachers and schools. Identify gaps in their capabilities and plan for their capacity building in discussion with the State and Country office team.

• Act as the resource person with respect to teacher training and capacity building. Assist in planning for all teacher trainings at the district/state level.

• Conduct monthly review meeting with BEO and CRPs at block level.

Program coordination and monitoring:

• Responsible for managing the implementation of the Literacy program for the set of schools under their jurisdiction, ensuring timely, efficient and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program and budget guidelines.

• Collect and analyze program data and school information emanating from the field, develop programmatic co-relations and flag off issues for larger discussion.

• Ensure that all program schools receive books, materials at the appropriate time.

• Ensure program data entry and compilation on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Maintain high level of data quality.

School visits:

• Make regular visits to program schools, observe classroom transactions, library activities, and speak to teachers and headmasters in coordination with Cluster Resource Person (CRP).

• Observe and coach teacher by using structured observation form during regular school support visit and develop their academic understanding in the reading practices in schools in coordination with CRP.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent required.

• Master’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in the development sector.

• In-depth knowledge about language and reading practices and approaches.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

• Proven track record of achieving results.

• Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities.

• Ability to travel regularly to project sites in remote locations.

• Knowledge of Marathi language.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a thirteenth-month bonus, health insurance, and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing and transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a Child safe organization.

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.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

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.