JOB DESCRIPTION

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All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Officer -IDTS is a member of the Instructional Design and Teacher Support Unit (“IDTS”), based within the Country Office Literacy Portfolio. This unit is responsible for managing Room to Read’s program design and training curriculum related to Pre-primary to Grade 3 literacy instruction and primary grade library management and reading activities. This position will also collaborate with the technical teams in project areas. This position will directly be reported to Manager, Training and Capacity Building.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of RtR’s Literacy program design.
• S/he has good awareness of literacy programs, their design and strategies operating in different locations and projects.
• Develop a strong understanding of Govt’s education policies NEP 2010, ECCD Policy, PEDP4 and National Curriculum Framework 2021 etc.
• Develop or update an existing scope and sequence of skills for Pre-primary to Grade 3 aligned with national curricula and RtR’s instructional approach
• Develop and/or update existing instructional materials for Pre-primary to Grade 3, including workbook, teacher guide and assessment tools.
• As needed, develop and/or contextualize training modules provided by GO for Pre-primary to Grade 3 Teachers’ Training
• As needed, adapt existing session plans for library management and reading activities to support sequence of the Library Teachers’ Training
• Provide technical support and assistance to the Field team in system strengthening, field level capacity building staff with respect to all aspects of the Literacy program/s.
• Contribute to the preparation of conceptual notes, operation manuals/guidance and related tool kits of assigned project.
• Develop assessment tools for tracking students’ performance, provide orientation on them to the users and support in analyzing the results
• Develop and design the supplementary materials needed for Instruction and Library components and coordinate the materials printing and publication related tasks to assigned project.
• Work closely with Quality Reading Materials Unit to ensure timely development and delivery of Grade 3 instructional materials.
• Support in communication and coordination with relevant government offices for any technical clarification related to Literacy program materials and others working groups
• Carry out necessary revisions in program design and activities based on feedback from the field and results emanating from reading assessments and program monitoring indicators.
• Develop training plans, growth frameworks, training content, trainer manuals and participant handbooks for all the various types of trainings planned for the teachers and head teachers.
• Develop/Refine field team capacity building on policy level, pedagogical level and teacher training facilitation skill with the Facilitator Guides.
• Undertake any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Required:

• A master’s degree in Education or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience
• Experience with reading/literacy or learning improvement programs
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum and teacher training at primary stage
• Experience in developing educational learning materials for students or teachers at the primary stage
• Experience in developing and conducting training programs for teachers
• Experience in developing and implementing programmatic improvements
• Prior success in working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people and organizations
• Ability and desire to travel frequently to visit school sites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bangla and English

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong planning and program development skills
• Understanding monitoring, evaluation, and process documentation
• Strong motivation in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
• Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Skills of typing in Bangla
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience in teaching at the primary stage
• Experience in developing and conducting on-site school support and coaching initiatives for teachers
• Development and use of observation and other monitoring tools and practices to assess the progress of primary school interventions

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 on 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 (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

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Room to Read”s Core Values

C – Collaboration

A – Action

R – Respect

E – Education

S – Scale

About Room to Read: 

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Our Literacy Portfolio trains and coaches teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; creates and publishes quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establishes children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.