Associate, Program Operations

Position Overview :

The Associate, Program Operations will support the effective implementation of literacy and gender equality programs across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Operations, the role will assist in program planning, execution, reporting, and budget management to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. The position involves close coordination with state teams, as well as departments at the Country Office (CO) and Global Office (GO) levels while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities :

• Support procurement processes ensuring compliance with quality standards and procurement guidelines.
• Support timely preparation and submission of program, project & event reports and Implementation Calendars for allocated states, coordinate monthly operation calls.
• Coordinate the submission and review of Country Office (CO) and Global Office (GO) level reports from assigned states, working closely with RME (Research Monitoring and Evaluation) for final reporting.
• Coordinate across department teams, including Finance, Admin, GEP, and Literacy Programs to complete activities at Country and State level, to ensure smooth operations, identify operational challenges and facilitate timely resolution.
• Maintain records of state-level partnerships, ensuring timely renewal of agreements and MoUs.
• Identify implementation challenges and propose actionable solutions, escalating unresolved issues to the Manager.
• Undertake field visits as per touch points and program requirement, participate in the trainings and review meetings in consultation with the manager.

Operational Excellence Support :

Financial & Compliance Support :

Technical Assistance, Donor & Government Engagement Support :

Qualifications : Required :

Compensation :

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include 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 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.