Job Opportunity for National Lead, PMU at Room to Read in India – Main – New Delhi

**Job Title:** National Lead, PMU  

**Location:** India – Main – New Delhi  

**Company:** Room to Read  

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to improving literacy and gender equality in education. Established in 2000, the organization works with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to implement innovative models that deliver positive outcomes for children at scale.

**Experience Required:** Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in large-scale education projects, preferably with a focus on government partnerships and financial management.  

**Key Responsibilities:**

– Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of Quality Education initiatives under the SPMU mandate.

– Provide strategic guidance to the SPMU team in Ranchi on activities including FLN reform, Balvatika initiatives, district implementation support, communication, documentation, and assessments.

– Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals and Room to Read’s standards.

– Represent the project in national and international forums to showcase outcomes and best practices.

– Oversee donor management, reporting, and compliance with donor expectations.

– Act as the key interface between Room to Read and government departments at national and state levels.

– Mentor and build capacity of project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

**Qualifications:**

– Master’s degree in education, social sciences, social work, or management.

– Strong background in working with governments on large-scale education projects.

– Financial management expertise, including budgeting and expenditure tracking.

– Experience leading diverse teams in areas such as content development, teacher training, research, and program implementation.

– Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and communication skills.

**Why Join Us:** Room to Read offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. The opportunity to contribute to an innovative organization that transforms the lives of millions of children in developing countries is a unique non-monetary compensation.  

Room to Read is committed to being a child-safe organization and operates on core values of Collaboration, Action, Respect, Education, and Scale.