Position Overview: The manager will oversee knowledge management and innovation initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments to identify educational trends and design impactful learning interventions Additionally, the role will lead policy engagement and influencing strategies by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, steer the dissemination of insights through strategic knowledge-sharing platforms, and guide research efforts that generate actionable evidence to inform programming and policy advocacy aligned with Room to Read’s mission. Roles and Responsibilities: Knowledge Management, Learning and Innovation Initiatives: Oversee knowledge management activities, including capturing, sharing, and ensuring accessibility of knowledge assets. Develop organization learning documents in collaboration with various departments (Program, Operations, RM&E). Research and assess collaboration trends in education, identifying innovative technologies and instructional methods for enhanced learning experiences. Design and implement learning interventions addressing identified needs within RtR, focusing on custom projects and organizational learning. Stay informed on educational trends (early grade literacy, girl education, life skills) and use this knowledge to assess and inform RtR's literacy program and strategy. Facilitate internal communities of practice that foster cross-functional learning, peer exchange, and professional development around core education themes. Ensure systematic documentation and codification of programmatic and operational learnings, especially from pilot initiatives and custom projects, for long-term institutional memory. Support monitoring of innovation pilots through the development of learning questions, data capture tools, and periodic reflection sessions. Leverage technology platforms (e.g., LMS, intranet) to disseminate knowledge resources and learning tools across geographically distributed teams. Collaboration, Policy Analysis, and Stakeholder Engagement: Analyze government policies, sector trends, and donor interest areas, presenting insights to Country Management Team, Programs, and Operations. Build relationships with NGOs and other organizations aligned with RtR’s agenda, collaborating with the government to support early grade reading and life skills initiatives. Identify potential collaborators and competitors, assessing RtR’s comparative advantage. Lead organizational effectiveness efforts and strategic initiatives, ensuring collaboration between horizontal and vertical functions for improved outcomes. Develop briefing notes and advocacy materials to support leadership in high-level engagements with government, donors, and civil society actors. Establish mechanisms for regular dialogue with government counterparts to track progress, identify challenges, and co-create scalable models. Guide the alignment of custom project goals with national/state education priorities, ensuring responsiveness to local policy contexts. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration for joint initiatives, such as state-level education summits, dissemination workshops, and research publications. Contribute to institutional positioning and brand visibility by ensuring that policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration reflect Room to Read’s values and impact narrative. Qualifications: Required: Master’s in education / social sciences / Social Work or equivalent. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of various programs and organizations in the field of early grade reading/literacy and Gender/Girls education in India and abroad. Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, including skills of managing and mentoring people. Good written and oral communication skills. Understanding of government structure and policy formulation Experience of working with Government at National and state level and bringing a policy impact/change. Excellent presentation skills and expertise in presentation tools. Basic understanding of evidence building and dissemination practices. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct. 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. Show more Show less

Position Overview: In partnership with JEPC Jharkhand, Room to Read is proposing to set up a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) Quality Education for the period of 2025-30. The SPMU will have the mandate to design and implement quality education activities for primary grade students across Jharkhand. This will include FLN mission related activities also. As part of SPMU initiative, the Project Lead will lead all Quality education initiatives under SPMU- Quality Education. The SPMU’s role will be to co-ordinate all Quality Education activities across state of Jharkhand and support all literacy inputs as part of FLN reform across the state Jharkhand. Specifically, the Manager will lead the verticals of i) Curriculum, Content and Training. ii) Research and Insights iii) Governance and Communication iv) District implementation. The role will also require co-ordination with other organizations for SPMU activities. The role will work closely with designated JEPC and JECRT officials. S/he will be based at Ranchi and will report directly Country office to and have dotted line reporting to State Head, JH . SPMU project team will report to him/her. This position will involve frequent travel to districts, as well as regular interaction with education officials and partners. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Government Liaison and Strategic Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key state-level stakeholders including the Department of Education, SSA, SCERT, and WCD. Represent the project in state- and district-level government coordination and review meetings. Advocate for FLN priorities and objectives with senior officials and align project activities with government policies and frameworks. Serve as the primary representative of the SPMU to external partners including donors, NGOs, private sector, CBOs, and civil society organizations. Leadership and Oversight of Project Implementation: Develop strong understanding on NEP 2020, FLN Mission, State FLN guidelines, and other national and state level education policies and guidelines. Provide strategic direction and overall leadership for the planning, execution, and monitoring of FLN interventions across the state. Ensure alignment of SPMU activities with government priorities and donor commitments. Coordinate closely with the NGO country office for administrative and technical support. Lead project governance mechanisms and provide guidance for state, district, and block-level implementation. Supervise and mentor the SPMU team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative work culture. Lead and support additional activities and responsibilities that get added periodically during the duration of the project. Program Management, Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee the development and execution of Annual Work Plans and ensure timely achievement of milestones and deliverables. Lead the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track progress and inform decision-making. Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality programmatic and financial reports to the Country Office and government counterparts. Facilitate regular project reviews, technical working group meetings, and learning exchanges to drive continuous improvement. Maintain data quality standards and promote evidence-based reporting. Manage budget, procurement and payments strictly as per organization policies, processes and compliances. Advocacy and Knowledge Dissemination: Lead advocacy efforts to build awareness and drive policy engagement on FLN goals and strategies. Organize and participate in events, presentations, and dissemination activities to share program progress, innovations, and best practices. Develop strategic communication materials and ensure consistent messaging with all stakeholders. Build and maintain formal and informal communication channels with government and non-governmental partners. Lead project campaigns and events at state, district and block level. Team Leadership and Capacity Building: Lead and manage the SPMU team, including setting goals, performance evaluation, and professional development. Guide vertical leads (academic, MIS, capacity building, etc.) to ensure cohesive and integrated delivery of program components. Ensure that all SPMU staff have appropriate individual operational plans linked to project priority and annual work plans. Complete all performance management activities including performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals. Promote and ensure organization’s core values, policies and procedures. Cultivate a learning-focused team culture that values accountability, innovation, and shared ownership of results. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale education programs, preferably with government or NGO partnerships. Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex program operations. Proven ability to work with government bodies and influence policy and practice in the education sector. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with FLN Mission, NIPUN Bharat, and state education systems. Proficiency in English and Hindi; knowledge of local languages will be an advantage. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct. 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. Show more Show less

Position Overview: In partnership with Jharkhand education project council (JEPC), Jharkhand, Room to Read is setting up a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) Quality Education for the period of 2025-30. The SPMU will have the mandate to design and implement quality education activities for primary grade students across Jharkhand. This will include FLN mission related activities also. As part of the SPMU initiative, the National Lead will be responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and oversight of all Quality Education initiatives under the SPMU–Quality Education mandate. The National Lead - PMU will provide strategic guidance to SPMU Lead in Ranchi on whole set of PMU activities including FLN reform, Balvatika activities, District implementation support, communication, documentation and assessments. The position will also play an instrumental role in positioning of SPMU work in national and international forums. The National PMU Lead will also be coordinating with other departments at Country Office (CO), strategic partners towards ensuring that SPMU objectives are achieved in timely manner. This position will report directly to the Program Operations Director (POD). This position also involves frequent travelling to the field office, meetings with key government officials, as well as regular interaction with the education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers and students. Roles And Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Partnerships, Planning and Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for management of all external strategic partners involved in the successful implementation of the SPMU. Lead strategic planning, adaptive monitoring, and timely evaluation of programs from design to completion. Work in strong coordination with Program technical teams to ensure timely support, alignment of priorities, and resolution of operational bottlenecks. Coordinating with RM&E and analysis of Project data trends, identifying potential risks and deviations in implementation of program design. Facilitate knowledge exchange and technical collaborations that support systemic reforms and innovation in primary-grade education. Represent the project in national and international forums to showcase outcomes, best practices, and policy recommendations. Build strategic alliances with academic and research institutions to support evidence-based planning and impact evaluation. Ensure that all SPMU interventions are consistent with Room to Read’s program design and government priorities by maintaining strong collaboration with Program Director and state teams. Provide strategic guidance and technical inputs to the SPMU Project Lead and team on the full scope of activities, including FLN and Balvatika initiatives, district implementation support, communications, documentation, and assessments. Contribute to development of project strategies, work plans, and performance frameworks aligned with SPMU goals and Room to Read’s standards. Contribute to development of project strategies, work plans, and performance frameworks aligned with SPMU goals and Room to Read’s standards. 2. Donor Management and Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison with donor regarding the SPMU project. Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting in coordination with RME and finance teams. Oversee documentation of program progress, learnings, and impact, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and compliance standards. Support donor visits and prepare strategic briefs and presentations to highlight project milestones. 3. Government Liaisoning and Networking: Act as the key interface between Room to Read and JEPC, as well as other relevant government departments at the national (MoE) and state levels. Support and mentor the SPMU Lead in Ranchi in maintaining regular communication with JEPC and facilitating joint planning, reviews, and course corrections. Ensure policy alignment of project strategies with state and national education priorities, including NIPUN Bharat and Balvatika reforms. Represent Room to Read in government advisory committees, task forces, and technical working groups as required. 4. Project Governance and Leadership: Facilitate periodic project reviews, progress tracking, risk assessments, and quality assurance mechanisms. 5. Others: Support the Program Operations team in tracking implementation calendars and budget utilization with the state SPMU team. Identify implementation challenges, provide solutions or flag to Program Operations Director (POD) for redressal. Establish regular communication channels with all departments such as Finance, HR, and Communications to support the SPMU’s operational needs and effective implementation. Provide financial oversight including annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking in collaboration with CO Finance. Mentor and build the capacity of project teams, fostering a collaborative, adaptive, and high-performance work culture. Stay abreast of policy developments, education sector reforms, and research relevant to foundational learning. Undertake regular field visits to monitor implementation, provide feedback, and document best practices. Carry out other responsibilities as required by the Program Operations Director in alignment with organizational goals. Percentages of work of State Coordinator: Tasks for National PMU Lead (Allocation of % on the tasks) Strategic Partnerships, Planning & Coordination (40%) Donor Management and Reporting (20%) Government Liaisoning and Networking (30%) Others (10%) Qualifications & Experience: Required: Master’s in education / social sciences / Social Work / Management or equivalent. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience. Should have strong background in working with govt in large scale education projects. Possesses financial management expertise, including annual planning, budgeting, budget outlook, cash forecasting, and the ability to Analyse and track budgets for various programs. Prior experience of leading diverse team of specialists from Content & Curriculum development, teacher professional development, research and evaluation and program implementation units. Experience of working on partnership agreements with strategic partners. Good understanding of governance related challenges in public education space. Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, including skills of managing and mentoring people. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge/ training in FLN will be an added advantage. To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also: Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization. Be an innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do so. Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness. Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction. Work well independently as well as part of a team. Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct. 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. Show more Show less

Position Overview: The Lead, Data Analyst & Evaluator shall be part of RM&E Unit will be based at New Delhi, India Country Office (INCO). The Lead, Data Analyst & Evaluator will report to the Manager, INCO RM&E. He/she will play a key role in supporting strengthening government-led monitoring and evaluation systems. The position is responsible for providing strategic and technical support to the state-level RM&E team members in strengthening data systems, assessments, and evidence-informed decision-making. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide strategic guidance to the state RM&E team in strengthening government-led monitoring systems, ensuring alignment with both organizational frameworks and evolving state priorities. Lead the refinement of program log frames, indicators, and results frameworks, ensuring coherence with state-level implementation strategies and broader organizational goals. Review and offer technical oversight on the design and implementation of government-led assessments, including support in tool development, sampling methodologies, and analytical frameworks. Review and provide quality assurance for monitoring tools, data sets, dashboards, and reports generated by the state RM&E team, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and utility for decision-making. Mentor and build the technical and analytical capacities of state RM&E team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning, critical reflection, and high-quality delivery. Lead efforts to ensure data quality through regular checks, validation exercises, and field support visits. Support the enhancement of existing government digital monitoring systems, dashboards, and real-time data visualization tools. Guide the planning and facilitation of review meetings, reflection sessions, and evidence-informed planning workshops. Closely collaborate with state program, operations, and technical teams to ensure that monitoring and evaluation efforts are grounded in implementation realities. Represent the RM&E function in strategic planning, review meetings, and support coordination with state- and district-level government counterparts, donors, and technical partners. Lead the consolidation, synthesis, and presentation of key RM&E findings to internal leadership, donors, and government partners, highlighting programmatic learnings and policy implications. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams. Develop network with Research organizations and Government and support Government to meet their research and evaluation needs. Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by the Manager-RM&E, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and strategic priorities of the organization. Qualifications: Required: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Education, Development Studies, Statistics or related field. A minimum of eight years (08) of relevant experience in monitoring & evaluation, government system strengthening, and/or program implementation. Prior experience in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) programs is highly desirable. Strong conceptual understanding and hands-on experience in data analysis, systems thinking, monitoring frameworks, and assessment design. Proven experience working with government departments, especially in the education sector, with a strong understanding of public education systems. Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, Survey CTO; experience with statistical analysis tools like STATA, is an added advantage. Ability to manage complex data systems, draw insights from evidence, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for program and policy decisions. Strong writing, articulation, and documentation skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations, briefs, and knowledge products for diverse stakeholders. Ability to multitask effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability and desire to travel to field locations. Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization Proven track record of juggling multiple priorities simultaneously and taking initiatives. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct. Due to the high volume of applicant responses, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.

Position Overview: The State Head is responsible for Room to Read’s operations in a geographic area, a state in this case. The State Head is primarily responsible for ensuring government relations at state level, timely and effective implementation of programs at the field office, including implementation, spending, hiring, local procurement, inventory management, distribution and logistical support. The position is required to take initiative for project management, improving work approaches, partnerships, selection of projects sites, and ensuring adequate staff to work at the field level. They will work to strengthen coordination and collaboration within teams and across all CO program teams, maintaining and ensuring constructive communication, building team morale within individual teams and contributing to a positive working environment. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Program Operations and will have dotted line reporting to various stakeholders from the Country Leadership Team. Roles and Responsibilities: System strengthening and system integration: Working closely with State officials in ensuring government system strengthening and institutionalization of RtR programs in the states. Preparation of overall strategic plan, basis local context and RtR Vision plan 2025 for the respective state and continuously reviewing the same. Organizing various discussions/consultations with Government to work towards system strengthening and positioning RtR as a thought leader in Literacy and Girls Education program. Building body of evidence that can push appropriate policy/practice changes backed by robust evidence. Support INCO Op’s in proposal development and country growth plan as needed. External Coordination, branding, and Networking: Attends to donor affairs including hosting donor and project site visits in collaboration with programs staff. Develop and lead media advocacy plan for the state. Assist RtR communication team in promotion of RtR programs through active media liasioning in state in accordance with the strategy, policies and guidelines of RtR. Scanning of education landscape in the state and positioning RtR as a thought leader through strategic management Take lead in dissemination of program results, sharing program report to government and other agencies in suggestions with OPS team. Meets regularly with local government representatives, NGO partners, school administrators and parent groups to represent RtR. Promotes and protects the reputation of Room to Read in external settings, ensuring that the organization’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional Education organization. Management and Coordination: Ensures efficient and effective coordination across all elements of the Literacy Program and Girls’ Education Program in his/her region. Supervises and oversees the work of the field staff and is responsible for optimizing their productivity through effective management and leadership techniques (i.e., coaching/advising). Ensures staff are consistently complying and adhering to policies, procedures and guidelines articulated in the CO handbooks and facilitates the dissemination of information to all staff members to promote transparency. Supports staff through consultation with CO-level technical team to regularly assess staff capacity building needs. Ensures the performance management process is well-planned and conducted in a timely for all field staff. This includes setting performance goals, conducting progress check-ins, providing feedback, conducting year-end appraisals, and making recommendations for staff development and career advancement. Collaborates with Human Resources to handle recruitment and training of staff according to need. Leads and facilitates field staff in bi-weekly or monthly meetings to review progress against plans, find solutions to problems, share lessons learned, exchange expertise across programs, and to motivate and encourage teamwork. Ensures that field-staff are aware of and understand the programs’ goals and objectives, working approaches and methodology, and have all necessary information related to annual plans, targets, and implementation calendars. Conducts regular field visits to monitor and verify the programs’ progress and impact, understand the challenges, and needs of stakeholders (e.g., RtR staff, Social Mobilizers, Field Facilitators, communities, children, etc...), and suggest appropriate solutions. Develop and implement plans for on-line material development in consultation with Country office as per the state specific context. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Sr. Manager – Operations and Country Management Team. Financial management: Supervises fund disbursement, reviews and approves the field monthly and quarterly financial expenses in accordance with financial and purchasing policy and procedures. Timely submission of Cash forecast, booking of monthly bills and variance tracker Monthly tracking of all expense vis-à-vis the budgets and flagging any deviations to concerned person. Coordinates the timely completion of annual planning and budgeting. Ensuring full utilization of respective budgets as per the financial guidelines. Co-ordinate and answer any audit queries for the state. Reporting and Documentation: Develops high quality quarterly report for distributing to partners, if applicable. Prepares high quality monthly and quarterly donor programmatic reports, coordinate with concerned Program, Finance and OP’s department in INCO for finalizing and sharing the report on time. Ensuring high level of data quality for all reporting purposes. Preparation of appropriate case studies for submission to donors/communication team. Qualifications: Required: Master’s in education/social sciences/management Social Work or equivalent. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience and 5+ years of management experience of related sector. Prior experience of community engagement/ mobilization activities. Command of the local languages preferred. 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and continually developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Position Overview: Officer, IDTS position will be based at New Delhi, Country Office, and report directly to the Manager, Literacy. This position will involve frequent travel to field offices, as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers, and students. Roles & Responsibilities: Develop a thorough understanding of RtR’s Literacy program design. Provide technical support to the state in System Strengthening and knowledge transfer. Update oneself regarding new programs/interventions of the like-minded organizations in states. Contribute in policy (NEP/NIPUN/NCF) level strategic discussion with State Officials and State team and represent organisation and approaches. Provide technical support and assistance to the state team in system strengthening, effectively conceptualizing and executing programs to contribute to the preparation of conceptual notes, logical framework/results framework, operation manuals/guidance and related tool kits in local language. Support in developing detail implementation plans for program interventions, and support state in negotiation of such plans with the respective state governments. Support in designing and roll‑outing intervention/s across designated state/states. Develop and maintain detailed work plans, regularly review progress-tracking dashboards and provide technical inputs/plan/materials, as and when needed, to keep the intervention on track, in coordination with state-level team. Support in developing state strategy/framework for teacher capacity building, monitoring, and assessment systems based on the revised design. Attend training and review meetings for Teachers/MTs or other government officials, and Field team. Support in building capacities of SRG, DRG and core groups at different level around FLN vision and approaches. Support state team/govt stakeholders in developing training plan, training content, trainer manuals and participant handbooks for all the various types of trainings planned for the state level stakeholders/officials, teachers and head teachers. Be part of training workshops. Develop/refine state team capacity building on policy level, pedagogical level and teacher training facilitation skill with the Facilitator Guides. Regularly participate in coordination meetings with government counterparts, implementing partners, and internal teams to stay aligned on objectives, timelines, and deliverables, to ensure the project/intervention is on track in the state Keep track of progress towards the agreed outcomes. Plan visits to the field to track project progress on regular basis. Analyse data from reading assessments, classroom monitoring data and/or library rating indicators to determine trends, if any and identify areas that need more focused attention. Review and revise program design, materials and training content accordingly. Contribute in the co-creation of foundational literacy resources with State Education department and or other government departments. Determine topics for research and further analysis, both at the local/field level as well as at the country level. Regularly communicate with Operations/RM&E/Administration/ Finance/ HR teams at the CO and State levels to ensure smooth implementation of program activities. Escalate any concern in timely manner. Communicate with Global Office and other external stakeholders as needed. Contribute to preparation of various project reports, budget reviews/management, forecasts and documentation of good practices. Undertake team-level responsibilities like team management and their capacity building. Support in planning and also participate in community mobilization events (e.g., FLN campaigns, Melas) and annual recognition ceremonies for high‑performing teachers/officials. Undertake any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization. Qualifications: Required: Graduate Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent. Master’s Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience of working around Early Grade Literacy/Reading and School Libraries and system strengthening. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Position Overview: In partnership with Jharkhand education project council (JEPC), Jharkhand, Room to Read is setting up a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) Quality Education for the period of 2025-30. The SPMU will have the mandate to design and implement quality education activities for primary grade students across Jharkhand. This will include FLN mission related activities such as Implementation, Quality Education initiatives under the SPMU–Quality Education mandate. The Officer, Program Operations will be based at Country Office in New Delhi and will report to the National SPMU Lead. This position plays a pivotal operational and coordination role, supporting the successful execution of the project through seamless collaboration across internal departments, timely donor reporting, effective financial monitoring, and frequent engagement with the state team. Roles And Responsibilities: Program Activity Tracking and Coordination: Lead and facilitate periodic review meetings as per the established project calendar, ensuring structured follow-up on action items and cross-functional accountability. Represent Room to Read in state national level coalitions and working groups related to quality education and FLN, as delegated by the National SPMU Lead. Ensure effective articulation of project objectives and contributions in such forums. Collaborate with the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) and Literacy teams to co-develop and refine indicators for monitoring the impact, effectiveness, and scalability of the program. Contribute to setting up systems for data collection, validation, and use for program improvement. Internal Coordination with INCO Departments: Serve as the focal point between the country office and State SPMU team for coordination with various departments in Country Office such as People Operations, Administration, Finance etc. Coordinate timely procurement and expense booking for all project-related activities in close liaison with the Finance and Procurement teams, ensuring alignment with internal financial controls and donor compliance requirements. Support documentation of MoUs, contracts, and reports aligned to SPMU needs. Establish a monthly cadence for program reviews and cross-departmental coordination to drive alignment, track progress, and enable timely course correction. Donor and Partner Management: Coordinate and manage engagement with multiple project partners to ensure alignment, synergy, and smooth implementation of activities across all levels. Ensure all donor compliances are followed, and any deviation properly documented. Support the development and timely submission of donor reports, including narrative updates, data insights, and progress documentation. Collaborate with the Communications team to compile success stories, case studies, and visual content for donor visibility. Maintain a reporting calendar and ensure donor deliverables are met in accordance with quality standards and brand guidelines. Financial Management and Budget Tracking: Lead preparation of Annual Work plans along with budgets in prescribed format in consultation with all stake holders. Work closely with the Finance team to track project expenditures and support monthly and quarterly financial reviews. Support preparation of monthly budget cash forecasts, outlook projections, variance analysis, and re-purposing as needed. Ensure alignment of program activities with approved budgets and donor guidelines. Others: Undertake regular visits to Jharkhand to support field implementation, monitor operational efficiencies, and provide on-ground coordination support to the State SPMU team. Support documentation and sharing of field insights to improve implementation and reporting. Draft comprehensive Terms of Reference (ToRs) for individual consultants, research agencies, or technical service providers as required by the project. Ensure ToRs are aligned with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Qualifications & Experience: Required: Master’s degree in management, Social work or related field is required. Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience. Excellent writing skills and high-level command on grammar. Ability to easily change writing styles to fit the audience and voice of the piece. Must have attention to detail. Comfortable working with advance excel and Budget. Poses strong oral and Interpersonal Skills to be able to communicate with potential organizations and or government contacts on the desired grant. Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people with diverse communication styles. Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal skills and a team player. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Knowledge/ training in FLN will be an added advantage. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Position Overview: The Government of Jharkhand, in partnership with Room to Read and JEPC, is establishing a State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to enhance the quality of education in the state, with a specific focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). As part of this initiative, Balvatika will focus on early childhood learning interventions for children in the 3–6 age group. The Associate – Balvatika will report directly to Officer, Literacy at State and will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Balvatika-related interventions across the state. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the design and rollout of Balvatika interventions aligned with NCERT guidelines and NIPUN Bharat mission. Contribute to creating developmentally appropriate, contextualized curriculum and other instructional material with the adaptation of the National Early Childhood Education Curriculum, ‘Adhaarshila’, to the Jharkhand context. Coordinate with JEPC, SCERT, and DIETs to align early learning goals with the state’s academic calendar and training plans. Assist in developing the Training content, including framework, training modules. Organize and support training programs for teachers, Anganwadi workers, and master trainers at state, district, and block levels. Participate in classroom observations and learning assessments at selected sites. Provide feedback to improve ECE delivery and the learning environment based on the observation findings. Monitor implementation progress of Balvatika components in identified schools and Anganwadi-linked ECCE centers. Conduct field visits and collect qualitative and quantitative data on early learning indicators. Prepare documentation, progress reports, and case studies highlighting best practices and challenges. Provide administrative and technical support to the SPMU team related to early childhood education. Liaise with stakeholders including government bodies, partners, and academic institutions. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Social Work, or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in early childhood education, FLN projects, or related development sector roles. Strong understanding of pedagogy in Early childhood years. Effective learning ways for children, the role of the classroom environment in learning. Understanding of ECCE curriculum and NIPUN Bharat guidelines. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and report writing. Experience working with government systems, particularly in Jharkhand or similar contexts. Strong communication skills in Hindi and English. Willingness to travel extensively within the state. 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; all personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.