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IMPORTANT: 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 Program Associate, Gender Equality Portfolio (PA, GEP) plays a key operational role in supporting the implementation of Room to Read’s Gender Equality Program (GEP) in Bangladesh. Working closely with the Program Officer and Program Manager, this role ensures that training, field activities, and stakeholder engagements are well-coordinated, timely, and aligned with program goals. The Program Associate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to help deliver high-quality programming that empowers adolescent girls through life skills education and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

Training Coordination and Facilitation Support (30%)

• Assist in planning and organizing training sessions for master trainers, teachers, and Social Mobilizers.

• Prepare training materials, session plans, and feedback tools in collaboration with the Program Officer.

• Support translation, contextualization, and documentation of training content.

• Coordinate with vendors for finalization of the design files and delivery of training modules and materials to the filed.

• Document training outcomes and compile feedback for program improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication (20%)

• Assist in coordinating with DSHE, NCTB, and other government bodies for module integration, field visit arrangements and meeting and workshop organize

• Represent Room to Read in local forums and meetings, advocating for girls’ education and gender equality.

• Support the Program Officer and Manager in preparing presentations, briefs, and reports for external stakeholders.

Administrative & Logistical Support (20%)

• Manage logistics for training, workshops, and meetings in coordination with the Country Office admin team.

• Track inventory and ensure timely procurement and distribution of program materials.

• Maintain organized records of program activities, communications, and field reports.

• Prepare monthly travel plans and coordinate field-level training schedules.

• Support onboarding and coordination of consultants as needed.

Budget Monitoring & Financial Coordination (20%)

• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and flag discrepancies to the Program Manager.

• Maintain budget tracking tools and assist with monthly financial reporting.

• Support the Annual Planning & Budgeting (AP&B) process.

• Collaborate with finance and admin teams to ensure compliance with procurement and financial protocols.

Field Monitoring & Data Support (10%)

• Conduct regular field visits to observe program delivery and gather feedback.

• Assist in verifying GSD data, dropout reports, and other monitoring inputs.

• Document field insights and share recommendations with the Program Officers and Manager.

• Support RM&E team with data collection and tool contextualization.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Gender Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in program or administrative support, preferably in the development sector.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.

• Willingness to travel frequently to program sites.

Child Protection Principles

• 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.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• 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.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

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. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish 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.