Job Opportunity for Program Field Coordinator, Literacy Field at Room to Read in Rajasthan

Position Overview:

The Program Field Coordinator(s) will work closely with the Sr. Program Associate in engaging with the respective schools in their block(s) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan as part of the Foundational Literacy initiative in Rajasthan. S/he will support the Sr. Program Associate in the execution of the Foundational literacy program at block level and coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partner) to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to the Program Associate/Sr. Program Associate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Program Field Coordinator(s) will serve as a technical resource for literacy program at the block level and support block level functionaries and PEEOs in delivering the various program activities, innovations and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities:

·On-ground implementation: 

• Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read’s Literacy program design.
• Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as PEEOs, CBEO etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery on program objectives.
• Work closely with teachers, PEEOs and CBEO to implement literacy program and innovations as part of Project.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable and suggest solutions to District Lead/Sr Program Associate.
• Organize and lead monthly meetings of the PEEOs.
• Ensure proper implementation of community engagement plans.
• Participate actively in events, campaigns, meetings and trainings through the virtual and offline mode.

·Technical Support/Monitoring and Data Collection:

• Assist SPA in planning and delivery of monthly review meetings, including documentation and data provision for the same.
• Act as a resource person with respect to teacher training.
• Regular school visits (stand-alone and jointly with PEEOs/Block officials) for technical support to teachers /PEEOs, data collection.
• Track and report performance on key indicators on a timely basis as per the M&E framework.

·Communication & Documentation:

• Documentation and communication of program achievements/outcomes through reports and notes.
• Preparing and managing documentation related to program implementation e.g. approvals, letters, etc.
• Documentation of on-ground learnings and knowledge received from the ground to support coalition partners internal capacity / knowledge building.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent is required.
• Work experience of minimum 3-5 years in development sector
• Experience with on-ground program implementation mandatory
• Knowledge of Foundational Literacy concepts.
• Experiences working with government in education sector and teachers training is required.
• Fluency in Hindi (spoken, written, and reading) is required and basic communication in English is preferred.
• Desired skills include written and oral communication skills, ability to adapt to emerging situations, interpersonal skills and networking skills, ability to work on tight deadlines

Location(s)

India – Rajasthan

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Location(s)

India – Rajasthan