Job Description
Technical Associate, Literacy Field
Nepal - Palpa
Position Overview:
The Technical Associate, Literacy Field in consultation/guidance with, and Technical Officer, Literacy Field is responsible for serving as the technical expert in the field on literacy skills and the habit of reading. This position will involve frequent travel to project sites as well as regular interaction with Room to Read’s Literacy Coaches (if any), Library Management Facilitators, and partners. This position also requires strong communication and coordination with the Literacy Program Field Operations Associate/Officer who is responsible for managing the implementation of the Literacy program for a set of schools.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The position will require performing the below given job responsibilities not limited to:
- Program Management, Implementation, Training and Coordination:
- Serves as the technical expert in the field on literacy skills and the habit of reading.
- Responsible for technical oversight of Literacy Coaches (“LCs”) if any and Library Management Facilitators (“LMFs”), ensuring their ongoing professional development and support to ensure they are able to effectively support teachers and librarians in their implementation of the program.
- Assists in coordinating, conducting and facilitating training workshops activities for teachers, librarians and principals on activities promoting literacy and library development.
- Provides feedback on quality reading materials used in classrooms and libraries to promote skills and the habit of reading.
- Makes regular visits to project sites to support, coach and deliver training to the Literacy Coaches and Library Management Facilitators.
- Participates in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Planning, Reporting and Documentation:
- Assists in developing the annual plan and budget for the assigned geographical area in line with the guidance provided by the Global Office (GO).
- Assists in reviewing the progress of implementation calendar, budget, annual plan, periodic program review, and overall tracking of program implementation and spending.
- Prepares and review program reports and responds as necessary.
- Documents best practices and lessons learned during field work and shares with relevant Literacy program staff.
- Supports annual, quarterly and monthly planning and reporting activities as needed.
External Coordination and Networking:
Develops strong relationship with local level stakeholders (School Supervisors, Resource Persons, Head teachers) and ensures that they support the program of RtR.
Represents Room to Read in different forums and advocates for the importance of reading and need for libraries for children
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education/Arts in English/ Nepali as specialization or other related field.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum and teacher training at the primary stage Minimum of 3 years’ related work experience in the field in monitoring, support and teacher training and development.
- Good command of English (both written and oral).
- Experience developing and delivering teacher training.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- Ability to use Microsoft word, excel and power point.
- Proven ability to build the capacity of others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people.
- Ability and desire to travel frequently.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred:
- Experience in language teaching/training at the primary stage.
- Knowledge of Early Grade Reading Strategy.
- Knowledge of teaching learning strategy in multilingual context especially to the beginners.
- Experience working with rural communities.
- Experience in library management, use of library resources and literacy skills.
- Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead.
- Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization.
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits; benefits including 13th month bonus, provident fund, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing, transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Location(s)
Nepal - Palpa
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.
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