Job Opportunity for Sr. Program Associate, GEP at Room to Read in Rajasthan

Position Overview

The Girls’ Education (GE) Senior Program Associate – spends major of his or her time providing support in the planning, strategizing and engagement with govt. departments and report to the Senior Program Officer – GEP. The work will entail leading the Technical assistance program in their respective state and working very closely with the Government Departments.  The Senior Program associate is also responsible for aspects of program administration and providing support to Senior Program Officer in state and district level activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read’s Literacy program design
• Will lead the program independently of assigned project area and ensure the program outcome in consultation with Reporting manager
• Ensure the block level officials engagement in program, Encourage and facilitate field visit and creating favorable environment for program implementation
• Responsible for managing the ongoing implementation of the Literacy program for the set of schools under his/her jurisdiction, ensuring timely, efficient and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program and budget guidelines
• Responsible for managing relationships with school, community and government counterparts and respond to issues that may arise in these relationships.
• In regions with library only schools, the LPOA will manage both the operational and technical support and oversight of the Library Coaches. In regions with both instruction and library components, the LPOA will manage the operational support and oversight of the literacy coaches and Literacy Facilitators.
• Assist in selecting the program schools as per program guidelines
• Ensure that all teacher training and capacity building activities are held as per plan and program guidelines, including the receipt of necessary approvals
• Ensure that program schools are monitored as per guidelines and the field staff perform their job effectively
• Ensure effective utilization of program budget through proper planning and tracking of planned activities. Ensure that financial and procurement norms are adhered to and efforts are made to be reduce cost to the extent possible, without compromising on the quality.
• Prepare cash advance, settlement, and reimbursement for program activities
• Supervise and ensure all data entry and compilation on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, including GSD data. Maintain high level of data quality
• Assist the Literacy Program Operations Officer in preparing programmatic and financial reports
• Track progress of implementation and expenditures through regular review meetings and field visits; flag off deviations and delays at the earliest.
• Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization
• Manage and mentor a set of Literacy Coaches, including their performance evaluation 

Location(s)

India – Rajasthan 

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