Associate, Program Operations (Short Term)

Job Description

Title: Associate, Program Operations (Short Term)

Company Name: Room to Read Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree in Education/ Project Management/ Social Science/Child Development or any other relevant subject

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Minimum of 2 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

Organization Profile

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life-skills that promote gender equality in 29 countries. As a leading implementer, we nurture these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child.

Our ‘Literacy Portfolio’ supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that enable children to become independent readers.

Our ‘Gender Equality Portfolio’ supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking.

Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Visit us at www.roomtoread.org.bd. 

Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read is implementing education support Programs in low-income and remote communities in Natore, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail and Jhalokathi districts. Till 2024, we have supported the education of more than 2.4 million children in Primary and 3.1 million girls in Secondary schools in various capacities. We are proud to have worked with DPE, NCTB, NAPE, DSHE, a2i as well as national radio and TV in executing scalable and systemic initiatives to eradicate illiteracy and embed life-skills.

Position Overview:

This short-term position (April to December 2026) will support the implementation of a donor-funded project supported by the BATA Foundation. The Associate Program Operations will work closely with schools, the Program team, and the Program Operations team to ensure smooth implementation of project activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating with schools, supporting program implementation, distributing materials, conducting monitoring visits, collecting data, and maintaining proper documentation. The position will be based in Dhaka and will report directly to the Director, Program Operations.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Implement program activities in line with the approved plan and budget.

• Coordinate with local government offices to secure required clearances and support administrative processes.

• Ensure timely distribution of materials and provide guidance to beneficiaries on their effective use.

• Collaborate with the Program Operations team and schools to organize training sessions, workshops, meetings, and other program events.

• Provide on-site support to teachers in implementing program activities and managing materials, including organizing bookshelves, overseeing the book check-out process, and establishing/maintaining LSE clubrooms.

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to schools to observe program implementation and share findings with the Program Operations team.

• Collect program data, updates from schools, and other information required for donor reporting.

• Support the Communications team by collecting photos and other visual documentation from the field.

• Organize and facilitate donor visits, ensuring proper coordination and logistical arrangements.

• Prepare and submit required financial documents to the Finance team.

• Maintain and organize project documentation, including contracts, MoUs, reports, and other records.

• Share regular updates on project progress with the Program Operations team.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Program Operations team.

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation (Child Protection Principles)

• 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.

Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. (PSEA Principles)

• 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.

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