Program Officer, Literacy Field

Position Overview :

The Program Officer, Literacy Field will oversee the program implementation and lead the agenda of system strengthening at state level. They will be responsible for coordination, development, and reporting of existing multiple variants of the Literacy program in a state. They would serve as the main point of contact for the school and local government officials and coordinate the work of other Room to Read staff in the state. The Literacy Program Officer will report to the State Manager and will have Program Associates reporting to them. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with education officials, school administrators, teachers, and students.

Responsibilities :

Programme Planning, Management & Implementation :

• Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read’s Literacy program design
• Oversee the implementation of the existing multiple variants of the Literacy programs, including both demonstration, partnership or technical assistance in the state, ensuring timely, efficient and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program and budget guidelines
• Assist in selecting the program schools as per program guidelines
• Manage relationships with school, community and government counterparts in their jurisdiction and respond to issues that may arise in these relationships.
• Ensure that all program schools receive books, materials and furniture at the appropriate time
• Ensure that all teacher training and capacity building activities are held as per plan and program guidelines, including the receipt of necessary approvals
• Overall Lead different online and offline trainings organized for teachers, field staff and review meeting. Also, play role of key facilitator for these trainings.
• Ensure effective utilization of program budget through proper planning and tracking of planned activities. Ensure that financial and procurement norms are adhered to and efforts are made to be reduce cost to the extent possible, without compromising on the quality.
• Prepare cash advance, settlement, and reimbursement for program activities
• Assist to prepare annual plan of action and budget for the Literacy program
• Support the State Manager in strategic planning and advocacy, including sustainability planning and future expansion decisions
• Participate actively on social media in all Room to Read campaigns.
• Supervise and ensure proper implementation of community engagement plans.
• Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organization.

Technical Expertise & System Strengthening :

Monitoring, Supervision & Reporting :

Qualifications : Required :

Compensation :

Room to Read offers competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.