Program Associate, Literacy Field

Job Description

World Change Starts with Educated Children ® 2025 is our 25th Anniversary! Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Progress All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship. Position Overview: The Program Associate, literacy field will oversee the program and lead the agenda of system strengthening at block level. The program aims to enhance FLN outcomes in Faizabad (Ayodhya) district through District Project Management Units (DPMUs). Room to Read will strengthen district-level capacity, coordination, and system integration. Key focus areas include improving instructional quality, building sustainable teacher capacity, fostering community engagement, and establishing data-driven decision-making processes. By leveraging existing pedagogical understanding and co-designing relevant knowledge with government systems, the program seeks to create lasting impact and drive continuous improvement in FLN education. Roles & Responsibilities: Program Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of State government FLN program design (Mission Prena). They have good awareness of literacy and numeracy programs, their design and strategies operating in project region. Develop a strong understanding of Govt’s education policies NEP 2020, NCF, FLN, SIQE etc. On-ground Implementation and Monitoring: Regular field visits to observe and support classroom processes in grades 1, 2 & 3 as per FLN guideline of State (Mission Prena), post observation provide constructive feedback to the teachers aligned with State strategy (Mission Prena) Work closely with schoolteachers especially of classes 1, 2 & 3, ARPs, SRGs and DIET Mentors to enhance their understanding of the FLN pedagogy reform and provide handholding support at the school level by undertaking capacity building initiatives to support the teachers. Make regular visits to program schools alone and with key government officials for quality implementation of FLN program in the state. Analyze various data and information emanating from the field, develop programmatic co- relations and flag off issues for larger discussion. Support in state’s FLN training at block level Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework during monthly meetings and throughout the project timeline. Government Liaison and Technical Support: Serve as a technical resource at block level and participate in technical discussions in government meetings Liaison with the government officials at block and district officials for planning and implementation of NIPUN activities in schools, ensuring collaboration with ARPs Coordination with ARPs/BEO regarding project monitoring and mentoring at block level Submitting weekly /monthly updates / reports to the Block education department and District Lead Coordinator as per program indicators based on the pre-determined objectives for the month/year Participate in Meeting/Workshops at State and INCO Level: Facilitating regular review meetings with ARP, Shikshak Sankul and block officials at clusters & blocks level. Facilitate Joint planning and field visits with ARPs, SRGs and DIET Mentors. Facilitate workshops/training on FLN at cluster level/block level with the support of ARP/SRG/DIET Mentors Support in training for ARP/SRG/DIET Mentors Participate in IDTS (Instructional Designing and technical support) workshops on material development, training module development and training of trainers. Attend internal team review meetings at district level and provide reflective feedback on program implementation and design issues. Planning, Reporting and Documentation: Responsible for preparing regular (monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, including program data) qualitative reports and documenting event reports, case studies and best practices. Ensuring Monthly data collection based on the M & E needs and track children’s performance. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the education sector. In-depth knowledge on foundational literacy and numeracy. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Good interpersonal skills and a team player. Prior experience of working with government. Proven track record of achieving results and managing large stake projects is preferred. Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities. Compensation: Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Read's Core Values C - Collaboration A - Action R - Respect E - Education S - Scale About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change . Our Literacy Portfolio trains and coaches teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; creates and publishes quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establishes children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions. We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org .