Social Mobilizer - Girls' Education Program
Job Description
Title: Social Mobilizer - Girls' Education Program
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
Published: 15 Apr 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelors’ in Social Science, Women & Gender Studies, Social Work, Education or other related field
∎ Bachelors’ in Social Science, Women & Gender Studies, Social Work, Education or other related field
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Only female candidates will be considered for this position
∎ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
∎ Demonstrated experience and/or interest working with and or counseling adolescent girls.
∎ Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
∎ Desire and ability to spend a significant majority of time traveling and providing direct support to girls at the school, community, or home.
∎ Fluency in language spoken by girls.
∎ 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
∎ Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
∎ Be an innovative 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
∎ 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.
∎ Only female candidates will be considered for this position
∎ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
∎ Demonstrated experience and/or interest working with and or counseling adolescent girls.
∎ Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
∎ Desire and ability to spend a significant majority of time traveling and providing direct support to girls at the school, community, or home.
∎ Fluency in language spoken by girls.
∎ 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 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
∎ 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.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Organize Room to Read’s life skills sessions with girls and support them to use such skills in their lives;
∎ Serve as a positive role model and mentor to girls by facilitating monthly group mentoring discussions;
∎ Organize group for conducting Life Skills sessions and Group Mentoring Sessions;
∎ Plan, Organize and conduct recovery Life Skill Education and Parents workshop sessions;
∎ Conduct an introductory home visit with parents of all new girls in the Girls’ Education Program;
∎ Provide Individual mentoring support;
∎ Participate in module trainings on Girls’ Education Program content and activities. These trainings will be led by the Program Officer;
∎ Participate in regular trainings and meetings with Room to Read staff, as planned;
∎ Monitor and keep written records of girls including school attendance, academic performance, and participation in program activities. Work closely with the School Focal Point (main contact person at the school) to regularly obtain this data as needed;
∎ Prepare Report in monthly basis;
∎ Assist the Program Associate and/or Program Officer in conducting life skills assessments of Girls’ Education Program participants, as needed;
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports to the Program Officer and Program Associate, as needed;
∎ Track and submit all program activity expenses and invoices;
∎ Position Overview:
∎ The Social Mobilizer (SM) is the primary point of contact for girls in the Girls’ Education Program. The overall responsibility for this position is mentoring girls for enhancing their life skills. SM reports to Program Officer, GEP and has no direct reports. This position is based in Dhaka.
∎ Duties & Responsibilities:
∎ Organize Room to Read’s life skills sessions with girls and support them to use such skills in their lives;
∎ Serve as a positive role model and mentor to girls by facilitating monthly group mentoring discussions;
∎ Organize group for conducting Life Skills sessions and Group Mentoring Sessions;
∎ Plan, Organize and conduct recovery Life Skill Education and Parents workshop sessions;
∎ Conduct an introductory home visit with parents of all new girls in the Girls’ Education Program;
∎ Provide Individual mentoring support;
∎ Participate in module trainings on Girls’ Education Program content and activities. These trainings will be led by the Program Officer;
∎ Participate in regular trainings and meetings with Room to Read staff, as planned;
∎ Monitor and keep written records of girls including school attendance, academic performance, and participation in program activities. Work closely with the School Focal Point (main contact person at the school) to regularly obtain this data as needed;
∎ Prepare Report in monthly basis;
∎ Assist the Program Associate and/or Program Officer in conducting life skills assessments of Girls’ Education Program participants, as needed;
∎ Prepare and submit regular reports to the Program Officer and Program Associate, as needed;
∎ Track and submit all program activity expenses and invoices;
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 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: Contractual
Job Location: Dhaka
Read Before Apply:
Send application & resume (please use your name in naming CV) to Senior Manager - People Operations, Room to Read Bangladesh through email with the applied position's title in the subject line to [email protected] on . Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please mention your desired workstation in application.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying & developing the skills & leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
"Only qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply"
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
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: 22 Apr 2024
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 22nd Apr 2024
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