Job Description

Title: Program Officer - Girls' Education Program

Company Name: Room to Read

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 15 Jul 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Education, Social Work, Community Development).

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Only female candidates will be considered for this position
∎ Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Education, Social Work, Community Development).
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
∎ Prior experience in planning and facilitating training.
∎ Prior experience coaching others.
∎ Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
∎ Strong organizational and planning skills including the ability to monitor progress of program implementation.
∎ Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative.
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
∎ Experience working with and or counseling adolescent girls.
∎ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
∎ Fluency in language spoken by girls.
∎ English fluency.
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
∎ Effectiveness in working or volunteering with a non-profit organization focused on maintaining high-quality work and low overhead
∎ Ability to travel frequently within the project area, including remote and rural locations
∎ 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 hard to reach areas,
∎ Experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
∎ Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks and developing/ implementing improvements in a prior position,
∎ 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
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∎ Only female candidates will be considered for this position
∎ Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Education, Social Work, Community Development).
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
∎ Prior experience in planning and facilitating training.
∎ Prior experience coaching others.
∎ Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
∎ Strong organizational and planning skills including the ability to monitor progress of program implementation.
∎ Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative.
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
∎ Experience working with and or counseling adolescent girls.
∎ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
∎ Fluency in language spoken by girls.
∎ English fluency.
∎ Preferred:
∎ Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
∎ Effectiveness in working or volunteering with a non-profit organization focused on maintaining high-quality work and low overhead
∎ Ability to travel frequently within the project area, including remote and rural locations
∎ 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 hard to reach areas,
∎ Experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
∎ Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks and developing/ 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

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Based in Cox’s Bazar
∎ Reports to the Field Manager
∎ Assist SMs in delivering targeted and relevant support to ensure that girls receive high-quality life skills sessions, and parents benefit from well-structured parent workshops aligned with our global program content standards.
∎ Guide SMs in facilitating group discussions, including suggesting discussion topics and coaching them on handling challenging subjects.
∎ Ensure that SMs are trained to recognize and support girls who may be at risk of dropping out or failing in school, using Room to Read’s risk and response protocol.
∎ Ensure that Social Mobilizers (SMs) regularly update the Weekly Action Plan (WAP) and deliver tasks as per the plan.
∎ Organize review meetings for SMs to discuss challenges they face, address data collection issues, and find solutions related to field-level program implementation.
∎ Observe life skill sessions, parenting sessions, and community meetings conducted by SMs, providing onsite support for continuous improvement.
∎ Assist SMs in building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and other stakeholders to advocate for the Girls’ Education Program.
∎ Collaborate with both Technical and Operations team to ensure that program implementation meets Room to Read’s standards, including local adaptation of program content.
∎ Verify that school authorities and communities actively support the program and fulfill their agreements.
∎ Ensure that all GEP schools have a functional LSE Club room.
∎ Conduct training sessions for teachers and SMs, possibly co-facilitating with the country office GEP technical team
∎ Attend planned training sessions, meetings with Room to Read staff, and regular review meetings to achieve organizational objectives.
∎ Collaborate with Country Office GEP technical team for getting technical support and guidance
∎ Participate in donor site visits, providing information about Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program as needed.
∎ Conduct performance reviews for Social Mobilizers.
∎ Ensure Global Database is updated promptly with appropriate and reliable data
∎ Prepare PIM report and submit it to Field Manager
∎ Ensure the Social Mobilizers are monitoring and maintain records of girls, including attendance, academic performance, and other program activities as required by the program design;
∎ Prepare and compile various reports (both internal and external)
∎ Support the Field Manager in developing GEP annual plan and budgets
∎ Review the GEP budget on a monthly basis and assist the Field Manager in preparing the monthly cash forecast, budget expenses report
∎ Take responsibility for expenses and expense reporting in project areas of assignment;
∎ Document best practices, case studies and lessons learned and share them with the GEP Team.
∎ 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.
∎ Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions.
∎ We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 192,000 communities providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org
∎ Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read has been implementing education support Programs in low-income and remote communities in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail and Natore districts. Till 2023, we have supported the education of more than 0.5 million children in Primary and 7,386 girls in Secondary schools. 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.
∎ Room to Read Bangladesh is inviting applications from Bangladeshi nationals for the following regular position:
∎ Based in Cox’s Bazar
∎ Reports to the Field Manager
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The Program Officer for the Girls’ Education Program (GEP) at Room to Read will oversee all aspects of the Program at the field level. This includes program development, planning, implementing, and monitoring of Social Mobilizers and improvement of the scholar girls. The position is dedicated to improving the girls’ scholarship program, ensuring that Room to Read sponsored girls receive a quality education and perform well in schools. The position requires skills in project management, life skill training, mentoring, networking, accounting, and supervising. The Program Officer, GEP will report to the Field Manager and the Social Mobilizers are the direct reports. This position is based in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Duties & Responsibilities:
∎ Program Implementation and Training:
∎ Assist SMs in delivering targeted and relevant support to ensure that girls receive high-quality life skills sessions, and parents benefit from well-structured parent workshops aligned with our global program content standards.
∎ Guide SMs in facilitating group discussions, including suggesting discussion topics and coaching them on handling challenging subjects.
∎ Ensure that SMs are trained to recognize and support girls who may be at risk of dropping out or failing in school, using Room to Read’s risk and response protocol.
∎ Ensure that Social Mobilizers (SMs) regularly update the Weekly Action Plan (WAP) and deliver tasks as per the plan.
∎ Organize review meetings for SMs to discuss challenges they face, address data collection issues, and find solutions related to field-level program implementation.
∎ Observe life skill sessions, parenting sessions, and community meetings conducted by SMs, providing onsite support for continuous improvement.
∎ Assist SMs in building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and other stakeholders to advocate for the Girls’ Education Program.
∎ Collaborate with both Technical and Operations team to ensure that program implementation meets Room to Read’s standards, including local adaptation of program content.
∎ Verify that school authorities and communities actively support the program and fulfill their agreements.
∎ Ensure that all GEP schools have a functional LSE Club room.
∎ Conduct training sessions for teachers and SMs, possibly co-facilitating with the country office GEP technical team
∎ Attend planned training sessions, meetings with Room to Read staff, and regular review meetings to achieve organizational objectives.
∎ Collaborate with Country Office GEP technical team for getting technical support and guidance
∎ Participate in donor site visits, providing information about Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program as needed.
∎ Conduct performance reviews for Social Mobilizers.
∎ Planning, Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Ensure Global Database is updated promptly with appropriate and reliable data
∎ Prepare PIM report and submit it to Field Manager
∎ Ensure the Social Mobilizers are monitoring and maintain records of girls, including attendance, academic performance, and other program activities as required by the program design;
∎ Prepare and compile various reports (both internal and external)
∎ Support the Field Manager in developing GEP annual plan and budgets
∎ Review the GEP budget on a monthly basis and assist the Field Manager in preparing the monthly cash forecast, budget expenses report
∎ Take responsibility for expenses and expense reporting in project areas of assignment;
∎ Document best practices, case studies and lessons learned and share them with the GEP Team.
∎ Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation.
∎ 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.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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
∎ 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

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/job /Bangladesh---Coxs-Bazar/Program-Officer--Girls--Education-Program_R-02738 on or before 25 July 2024. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. "Only Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply"

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Company Information:
∎ Room to Read
∎ House - 31 (4th & 5th Floor), Road - 4, Block - F, Banani Model town, Dhaka- 1213
∎ 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.

Address::
∎ House - 31 (4th & 5th Floor), Road - 4, Block - F, Banani Model town, Dhaka- 1213
∎ 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.

Application Deadline: 25 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development