Job Opportunity for Social Mobilizer at Room to Read in India – Maharashtra

## Job Description: Social Mobilizer – Girls’ Education Program (GEP)

 

**About Room to Read**

 

Founded in 2000, Room to Read is a global non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We work in historically low-income communities to help children develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and to support girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and navigate key life decisions. Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children across 23 countries and 182,000 communities. We are committed to impacting 40 million children by 2025.

 

**Job Location:**  India – Maharashtra

 

**Experience Required:** 

 

* Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the education or development sector, including internships.

 

**Job Summary:**

 

The Girls’ Education Program (GEP) is currently operating in 6 States across India, including Maharashtra. This program seeks to increase girls’ years of schooling and enhance their self-awareness, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. As a Social Mobilizer, you will play a crucial role in implementing the GEP at the field level. You will be the first point of contact for the girls, schools, and parents, ensuring the program’s success. 

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

**Program Planning and Implementation:**

 

* Develop a comprehensive understanding of Room to Read’s GEP design, objectives, and outcomes.

* Implement program activities according to the design, maintaining fidelity.

* Participate in program planning in consultation with Program Associates and other state-level staff.

* Attend mandatory training sessions for Social Mobilizers.

 

**Family and Community Engagement:**

 

* Have a deep understanding of social issues, safety concerns, and child protection issues affecting girl participants.

* Be well-versed in existing social safety net mechanisms, schemes, and referral systems.

* Organize and lead family and community meetings and consultations with school staff, parents, and community members/organizations.

* Seek networking opportunities at the local level to create a resource pool for referrals.

 

**Working with Girls:**

 

* Conduct life skills sessions for 90 girls in batches of 20-30 according to the prescribed session content and agreed plan.

* Form Life Skills Clubs/Children Groups and facilitate regular meetings and discussions.

* Distribute the newsletter “GUPSHUP” and initiate discussions and follow-up activities.

* Help girls develop wall magazines and write for state-level Gupshup to amplify their voices.

 

**Mentoring:**

 

* Conduct group and individual mentoring sessions based on prescribed content guidelines.

* Identify challenges faced by girls and develop tailored sessions to address them.

 

**Setting up Life Skills Centers / Gender Resource Centers:**

 

* Establish and ensure the proper functioning of a Gender Resource Centre (GRC) for life skills sessions in schools/communities.

* Maintain a welcoming and safe environment for girls in the GRC.

 

**Home Visits:**

 

* Utilize risk and response protocols to map data and conduct targeted home visits.

* Track each girl’s progress, understand risks, flag concerns, and suggest solutions.

*  Provide effective mentoring and outreach to families.

 

**Record Keeping, Reporting, and Monitoring:**

 

* Update records of attendance, parent meetings, and program data regularly.

* Prepare and submit weekly plans during reviews.

* Analyze data related to attendance, dropouts, and socio-economic profiles of the girls.

* Conduct periodic cohort risk assessments and identify case studies and best practices.

 

**Qualifications & Experience:**

 

* Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or equivalent.

* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the education or development sector.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

* Strong planning and project implementation skills.

* Ability to work in remote areas and travel to communities.

 

**Preferred Qualifications:**

 

* Master’s degree in education or social sciences.

* Counseling diploma and/or experience in mentoring/counseling.

* Experience working on life skills, gender, and adolescents.

* Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.

 

**Benefits:**

 

* Competitive salary based on experience.

* Health benefits.

* Opportunity to be part of an innovative and meaningful organization that is making a real difference in the world.

 

**Room to Read is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.** We are an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.