Room to Read
**Job Description**
**Position:** Project Lead, SPMU
**Location:** India – Jharkhand
**Type:** Full-time
**About the Company:**
Room to Read is an organization dedicated to transforming lives through literacy and gender equality in education. With a mission to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, Room to Read collaborates with communities, partners, and governments to implement innovative models that deliver positive outcomes for children at scale.
**Qualifications:**
– Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field.
– Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale education programs, preferably with government or NGO partnerships.
– Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex program operations.
– Proven ability to work with government bodies and influence policy and practice in the education sector.
– Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
– Familiarity with FLN Mission, NIPUN Bharat, and state education systems.
– Proficiency in English and Hindi; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Lead all Quality Education initiatives under the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) in Jharkhand.
2. Coordinate with stakeholders including government officials, NGOs, private sector partners, and civil society organizations.
3. Develop and execute Annual Work Plans, ensuring timely achievement of milestones and deliverables.
4. Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track progress and inform decision-making.
5. Manage budget, procurement, and payments in compliance with organizational policies.
6. Lead advocacy efforts and organize events to share program progress and best practices.
7. Supervise and mentor the SPMU team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative work culture.
8. Promote organization’s core values and ensure accountability, innovation, and shared ownership of results.
**Compensation:**
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a thirteenth-month bonus, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
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