Literacy Program Officer
Job Description
Title: Literacy Program Officer
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Moulvibazar, Sylhet
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's Degree in Education/ Project Management/ Social Science/Child Development or any other relevant subject;
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Based in Sylhet/Moulvibazar and Reports to the Field Manager
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The Literacy Program Officer works as the technical lead on literacy skills and the habit of reading at upazila level and coordinates closely with the district field office to ensure successful implementation of the program on Reading Advancement activities. This position reports to the Field Manager and provide technical supervision to the Literacy Facilitators. This position is based in Sylhet.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Be responsible for implementing reading improvement activities under program on Reading Advancement to a certain number of schools;
∎ Coordinate and facilitate upazila level workshops, training and other events for field level staff, Head teachers, Teachers, SMC members, as per program design and implementation calendar;
∎ Provide support to partner organization in organizing, training and events at upazila and school level;
∎ Coordinate to ensure timely distribution of learning materials to the schools;
∎ Make regular visit to the schools and provide technical feedback on improvement of program quality to the Literacy Facilitators and to the teachers;
∎ Take initiative for professional development of program staff;
∎ Report timely implementation of the program targets;
Additional Requirements:
∎ Required:
∎ Minimum of 5 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
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: 31 Oct 2021
Company Information:
∎ 19 Oct 2021
∎ 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
Deadline Expired on 31st Oct 2021
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