Job Opportunity For Block Coordinator, Literacy Field At Room To Read In Jharkhand

Roles & Responsibilities:

TheBlock coordinator (s) will serve as a technical resource for literacy program at the field level and support PEEOs in delivering the various program activities, innovations and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities:

On-ground implementation:

• Develop a thorough understandingof 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 PA.
• 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 to PA in planning and delivery of monthly review meetings, including documentation and data provision for the same.
•  Play the key role as a resource person with respect to teacher training.
• Regular school visits (stand-alone and jointly with PEEOs/Field 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.
• Support to preparing regular (monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, including program data) qualitative reports and documenting case studies and best practices
• 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 1-3 years in development sector.
• Experience with on-ground program implementation is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Foundational Literacy concepts.
• Experiences working with the government in the 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.

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 Child Safe Organization.

Location(s)

India – Jharkhand 

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