Room to Read is an international educational non-governmental organization that partners with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, and providing education to girls. We have started working in Bangladesh in 2009. To know more, please visit: www.roomtoread.org We are inviting application from Bangladeshi citizens for the following position:

PROGRAM MANAGER - LITERACY – is responsible for developing and implementing a literacy program that is in line with Room to Read’s new strategic plan focusing on literacy. This position in collaboration with the country, regional and global team will lead the research, development and design of the program.  The position reports to the Program Director, Dhaka-based and requires frequent travel to field.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research on reading/literacy
2. Organize consultations with governments, NGOs and other stakeholders
3. Develop a reading program strategy
4. Lead the development of instructional materials, training program, and a core team for literacy
5. Develop a monitoring and evaluation strategy for the program
6. Create systems for process documentation and sharing
7. Support the Program Director in Literacy program implementation
8. Orient and train teachers, partner NGO staff, school heads, administrators and/or trainers on the reading program
9. Assist Global Literacy Team in capacity building programs for country program teams and partners
10. Establish and manage relationships with other NGO’s and government
11. Research and recommend improvements to the program
12. Responsible for preparing and overseeing budgets for the literacy program
13. Write internal reports regarding the status and progress of the program
14. Responsible for providing information and help write proposals and reports for donors
15. Help develop and maintain the Literacy  section of the global projects database, including checking quality of data and running reports as needed
16. Responsible for planning and coordination of internal conferences, meetings and training related to the program
17. Participate in any other activities, which may be required.

Qualifications:

1. Masters’ degree in Social Sciences or Education
2. At least 7 years of work experience in primary education
3. Experience of developing educational learning materials and for students or teachers
4. Experience of developing and conducting training programs for teachers
5. Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum and teachers training at primary stage
6. Strong planning, supervising, and program development skills
7. Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and process documentation
8. Ability to travel frequently to field
9. Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and a low overhead
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
11. Excellent computer operating skill.

Compensation: Salary will be based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Benefits include health coverage, accidental & death insurance, provident fund & performance bonus. Additional benefits include a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, & rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Application Procedure: E-mail your application & resume to bdhiring@roomtoread.org or send via postal service to: HR Admin Manager, Room to Read, House 27 (2nd Floor), Road 13/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. No call, fax or drop-ins.  

Last date for application: 20 March 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.             

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying & developing
the skills & leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.