Title: Deputy Manager- Content Development (Curriculum & Materials) Re-advertised
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ A master's degree in Education or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ (Based in Dhaka Project Office and Reports to the Manager- Content Development, Esho Shikhi project)
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The Deputy Manager - Content Development is part of USAID`s Esho Shikhi Project (Esho Shiki) that is aiming to increase access and improve the learning outcomes of marginalized Bangladeshi children in marginalized and vulnerable communities. The position will be responsible for the development of reading and instructional materials, ensuring that the content of the materials developed is effective and adhere to national curriculum. S/he will also be responsible for supporting the production of digital content and materials for community engagement.
∎ This position will be based in the Esho Shikhi Project Office, Dhaka. S/he will report to the Manager - Content Development and will work closely with the Literacy Team of Room to Read Bangladesh. The Deputy Manager - Content Development may have Consultants reporting to him/her.
∎ This position will require frequent travel to project sites, as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, Head-Teachers and teachers.
∎ The position is contingent upon donor approval.
∎ The appointment will be made initially for 2 years with possibility of extension based on fund availability.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Undertake detailed analysis of Bangla language curriculum, textbooks and instructional approach to determine ways in which reading instruction within classroom is enhanced through evidence based instructional strategies.
∎ Develop contents and design of supplemental materials for Esho Shikhi project, including some or all of the following: Decodable readers, Storybooks/story cards, Flashcards, Workbooks, Posters and teacher's instruction.
∎ Develop information/tools, campaign messages and guidelines for Esho Shikhi to support the interventions related to print-rich classroom, creating locally sourced teaching and learning materials, parental engagement to support learning at home, reading recovery campaign or remedial support by community volunteer and play-based classroom activities that build on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
∎ Develop digital content to support remote learning though community hubs, social media, radio/TV, SMS/IVR push
∎ Carry out necessary revisions in program materials and activities based on feedback from the cohort-implementation and results emanating from reading assessments, in consultation with govt and other experts in the field.
∎ Manage the process of designing and developing teaching-learning resources and materials for Esho Shikhi project which may involve sourcing writers and DTP consultants, drafting manuscripts, reviewing, editing, sending to print, etc.
∎ Collaborate with Teacher Training team, MERLA team, Admin team to ensure timely development, dissemination and delivery of the teaching-learning materials.
∎ Documents best practices and lessons learned from direct implementation to integrate learnings in improvement of materials design and instructional strategies.
∎ Participates in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of Esho Shikhi project.
Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of 5 years of professional experience
∎ In-depth knowledge and understanding of early grade reading interventions and approaches, teaching-learning materials development, and teaching methodologies at primary school.
∎ In-depth knowledge and experience of printing and publication process- manuscript editing, design and layout experience
∎ Work well independently as well as part of a team
∎ Ability and desire to travel frequently to visit school sites
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bangla and English
∎ Preferred:
∎ Experience in teaching at the primary school
∎ Prior experience in printing and publishing field
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
∎ Prior experience of working in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
∎ Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
∎ Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
∎ 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
Salary:
∎ We offer competitive salary.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 13 Jul 2022
Company Information:
∎ 30 Jun 2022
∎ Room to Read
∎ Business : Room to Read is a US based international non-profit organization. We envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world. To achieve this goal, we focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. We work in collaboration with communities and local governments and partner organizations across Asia and Africa to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the life skills they?ll need to succeed in school and beyond. Room to Read currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia. To learn more about Room to Read, please visit www.roomtoread.org.
Room to Read is working in Bangladesh since 2008.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com