Technical Advisor, Literacy Program
Job Description
Title: Technical Advisor, Literacy Program
Company Name: Room to Read
Vacancy: --
Location: Narail
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 25 Feb 2025
Education:
∎ A master’s degree in Education or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
∎ A master’s degree in Education or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
Requirements:
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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 23 countries and in more than 182,000 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 0.4 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 focuses on two key areas for educational development: literacy and girls' education. Literacy is essential for social, economic, and political participation. The Literacy Program aims to help primary school children acquire reading skills and develop lifelong reading habits. To achieve this, Room to Read establishes school libraries, publishes local language books, and provides teacher training and supplemental materials. They work with local authors to create culturally relevant content and ensure schools have safe, well-equipped spaces for learning. This strategy is designed to foster increased literacy and a love of reading among children.
∎ The Technical Advisor-Literacy is responsible for overseeing literacy curriculum and training related to pre-primary, grade 1-3 literacy instruction and school library activities. This includes adaptation of Room to Read global and CO guidelines and content to project context and standards, improving the design based on implementation experience, monitoring & evaluation data. In collaboration with the Country Literacy Team and Project Team, the Technical Advisor-Literacy is responsible for providing technical assistance, support and supervision on all aspects of professional development of staff associated with school and project staff on Literacy instruction and library management and activities. This position will be based in the Narail and will report directly to the Field Maanger. This position will involve frequent travel to field offices, as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers and students. This position is based in Narail.
∎ Organization Profile
∎ 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 23 countries and in more than 182,000 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 0.4 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’s Literacy Strategy
∎ Room to Read focuses on two key areas for educational development: literacy and girls' education. Literacy is essential for social, economic, and political participation. The Literacy Program aims to help primary school children acquire reading skills and develop lifelong reading habits. To achieve this, Room to Read establishes school libraries, publishes local language books, and provides teacher training and supplemental materials. They work with local authors to create culturally relevant content and ensure schools have safe, well-equipped spaces for learning. This strategy is designed to foster increased literacy and a love of reading among children.
∎ Position Overview
∎ The Technical Advisor-Literacy is responsible for overseeing literacy curriculum and training related to pre-primary, grade 1-3 literacy instruction and school library activities. This includes adaptation of Room to Read global and CO guidelines and content to project context and standards, improving the design based on implementation experience, monitoring & evaluation data. In collaboration with the Country Literacy Team and Project Team, the Technical Advisor-Literacy is responsible for providing technical assistance, support and supervision on all aspects of professional development of staff associated with school and project staff on Literacy instruction and library management and activities. This position will be based in the Narail and will report directly to the Field Maanger. This position will involve frequent travel to field offices, as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers and students. This position is based in Narail.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ We offer competitive salary. The benefits include:Provident Fund13th Month AllowanceGratuityHealth coverage for staff and dependentsInsurancesProfessional 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
∎ 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: Full Time
Job Location: Narail
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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: 8 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
