JOB DESCRIPTION

World Change Starts with Educated Children®

Position Overview:

The Literacy Program Assistant reports directly to the Literacy Program Officer and does not oversee any staff members. This role will be based in Hobigonj district and primarily supports administrative tasks and office management processes. Additionally, the position entails regular travel to program sites and necessitates effective communication and coordination with local partners and vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures schools receive materials and furniture at the appropriate time;
• Organizes all logistics (i.e., invitations/coordination of attendees, venues, transportation, lodging, meals, etc.) for Literacy program trainings for Room to Read staff, teachers, and librarians;
• Monitors progress of implementation calendar, budget, annual plan, and overall tracking of program implementation and spending;
• and consolidates all reports on the status and progress of project sites to submit to Literacy Program Officer;
• Collect program implementation monitoring reports, enters and consolidates required data, reviews results and submit to Literacy Program Officer;
• Responsible for data entry of data into GSD (Global Solution Database) for assigned schools; provides regular updates and analysis;
• Involve frequent travel to project sites, and close coordination with local partners, vendors thus requires strong communication and coordination skills

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in development projects, preferably in education
• Strong written and oral communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player

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

General Requirements

• Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively;
• Skill & experience of working with e-communication & people with diverse culture;
• Strong communication skills in Bangla and English;
• Excellent computer operating skill;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with low overhead budget;
• Proven track record of achieving results;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation (Child Protection Principles)

• 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.

Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. (PSEA Principles)

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Compensation:

• 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

Location(s)

Bangladesh – Habiganj

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

About Room to Read: 

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 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 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.