The Officer, RM&E will anchor and lead all RM&E related activities at the SPMU. S/he will be based at Jharkhand. and will directly report to the SPMU Lead and have dotted reporting to Country Office Manager, RM&E. The position will involve regular travel within the state for monitoring and technical support. The position will contribute to improving government-led monitoring systems, assessments, supporting data collection and analysis, and enhancing data use for decision-making. The Officer will serve as the key point of contact for all RM&E functions at the state level, working closely with program teams, and government stakeholders and INCO RM&E team to ensure quality implementation of M&E processes. Roles & Responsibilities: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of RM&E activities at the SPMU level in line with program and government priorities. Coordinate with district teams and government officials to ensure smooth data collection, validation, and reporting processes. -driven decision-making. Provide technical support to government stakeholders to strengthen their monitoring and reporting systems. Support SPMU in the planning and execution of government-led assessments. Support the design and implementation of field studies, surveys, and evaluations in collaboration with SPMU and Country office. Ensure regular data quality checks and adherence to data protocols. Analyze and synthesize data to generate actionable insights and evidence for program improvements. Support in refining the existing government monitoring dashboard, visualization and data summaries. Support in building the capacity of government counterparts and program teams in data collection, monitoring, data quality measures and evaluations. Actively participate in review meetings and ensure data-driven discussions and action planning. Work closely with supervisor to prepare high-quality reports, briefs, case studies, and presentations for internal stakeholders, donors, and government partners. Liaise with district and national teams, as well as government and technical partners, to ensure alignment and coherence in RM&E efforts. Support state-level planning, donor visits, and strategic discussions with relevant data and insights. Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager or organizational leadership. Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement. Qualifications: Required: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field. A minimum of five (05) years in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the education sector. Experience with Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is desirable Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Survey CTO. Strong analytical, coordination and project management skills. Ability to travel regularly for monitoring, evaluation and technical support. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi. Ability to multitask effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a a 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. Location(s) India - Jharkhand 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

World Change Starts with Educated Children Position Overview: The Officer, IDTS will anchor and support all literacy inputs. S/he will be based at Jharkhand and will report directly to SPMU lead and have dotted reporting to Country office Manager, IDTS. One Program Associate (IDTS) will report to him/her. This position will involve frequent travel to field as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners and external experts. Roles & Responsibilities: Lead and Design state level Curriculum, FLN approach, Literacy Materials and TLM: Facilitate in formulating curricular position paper and vision document for state around FLN, contributing to SCF. Provide guidance to state FLN PMUs in reviewing and finalizing Learning outcome framework, curricular frameworks on Literacy as per NIPUN guidelines through a consultative process with SCERT. Provide technical support to state FLN PMUs in designing curricular materials inclusive textbooks, school readiness materials, learning gap addressing materials, in-service teacher training plan. Support PMU and state level institutions in development of FLN tool kits with a focus around Foundational literacy. Guide in designing curricular materials and TLMs around Literacy for early grades. Build relationships with state and district education officials, government partners, and school administrators to further the program. Vision building and Capacity Building of State and District Resource Groups on Literacy: Orient state curricular group on FLN principles and approaches. Build capacities of SRG, DRG and core groups at different level around FLN vision and approaches. Provide technical guidance to FLN core group in designing and facilitating capacity building workshops on literacy at state and district level. Ensure a resource group is available to the state around Literacy to support all FLN related technical work in the state. Provide technical support in establishing a system in the state to map level of proficiency of FLN teachers on literacy. Lead Teacher Professional Development and support in strengthening field implementation of Foundational literacy: Provide support in developing a roadmap for CPD of teachers on Literacy. Enable development of a professional development framework on Literacy for the state. Enable creation of professional development packages for teachers on Foundational literacy. Support state FLN state level core group in developing teacher development package on Foundational literacy. Support in developing assessment mechanism for the state in assessing efficacy of professional development and teachers proficiency around Foundational Literacy. 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. Work with the govt and internal stakeholders to strengthen the monthly review meeting at/state/district/block level around data-driven discussions and action plans on FLN implementation. 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 Support in planning and participate in community mobilization events (e.g., FLN campaigns, Melas) and annual recognition ceremonies for high performing teachers/officials. Guide and Support Technical Team at PMU level: Technically inform state FLN PMUs on conducting studies and formative assessment frameworks and tools around Foundational Literacy. Provide support to MEL team in designing FLN related studies in states with a focus on foundational learning and TPD. Provide technical support to PMUs in developing sustainability plan for FLN post NIPUN mission period. Provide technical support to state FLN PMUs in reporting the progress vis a vis Foundational Literacy as per approved work plan. Provide technical guidance to state FLN PMUs in developing monitoring indicators for education departments. Qualifications: Required: Master s in education / social sciences or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience of working with state governments towards state reforms in literacy would be desired. In-depth knowledge about language and reading practices and approaches, including national and international research on the same. Knowledge about early grade reading assessments Experience of having worked with program design and log frames will be an added advantage Strong written and oral communication skills. Room to Read is a Child safe organization. Location(s) India - Jharkhand 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

World Change Starts with Educated Children Position Overview: The Project field coordinator (s) will work closely with the Program Associate in engaging with the respective schools in their field(s) in District, Jharkhand as part of the Foundational Literacy initiative in Jharkhand. S/he will support the Program Associate in the execution of the Foundational literacy program at field level and coordination with various stakeholders (Field level government and non-profit partners) to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to the Program Associate. Roles & Responsibilities: The Project field coordinator (s) will serve as a technical resource for literacy program at the field level and support PEEOs in delivering the various program activities, innovations and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities: On-ground implementation: Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read s Literacy program design Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as PEEOs, CBEO etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery on program objectives. Work closely with teachers, PEEOs and CBEO to implement literacy program and innovations as part of Project. Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable and suggest solutions to PA. Organize and lead monthly meetings of the PEEOs. Ensure proper implementation of community engagement plans. Participate actively in events, campaigns, meetings and trainings through the virtual and offline mode. Technical Support/Monitoring and Data Collection: Assist to PA in planning and delivery of monthly review meetings, including documentation and data provision for the same. Play the key role as a resource person with respect to teacher training. Regular school visits (stand-alone and jointly with PEEOs/Field officials) for technical support to teachers /PEEOs, data collection. Track and report performance on key indicators on a timely basis as per the M&E framework. Communication & Documentation: Documentation and communication of program achievements/outcomes through reports and notes. Preparing and managing documentation related to program implementation e.g., approvals, letters, etc. Support to preparing regular (monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, including program data) qualitative reports and documenting case studies and best practices Documentation of on-ground learnings and knowledge received from the ground to support coalition partners internal capacity / knowledge building. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in education or equivalent is required. Work experience of minimum 1-3 years in development sector. Experience with on-ground program implementation is mandatory. Knowledge of Foundational Literacy concepts. Experiences working with the government in the education sector and teachers training is required. Fluency in Hindi (spoken, written, and reading) is required and basic communication in English is preferred. Desired skills include written and oral communication skills, ability to adapt to emerging situations, interpersonal skills and networking skills, ability to work on tight deadlines. Compensation: Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. 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 Child Safe Organization . Location(s) India - Jharkhand 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 About Room to Read: Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children , Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

The Associate, RM&E will report to Officer, RM&E and will support her/him in all RM&E related activities at the SPMU level. S/he will be based at Jharkhand. This role will involve support the Officer, RM&E to strengthen government monitoring processes, support in data quality mechanisms, assist with assessments and capacity building, and regularly analyse the data. Roles and Responsibilities: Regularly analyse monitoring and assessment data to generate key insights. Support the creation of quarterly presentations highlighting key programmatic trends and findings. Contribute to the refinement, translation, and formatting of assessment tools. Assist in the preparation and administration of government-led and internal assessments. Ensure data is complete, accurate, and aligned with program indicators and reporting formats. Conduct data quality checks, identify discrepancies, and make necessary corrections in coordination with the Officer, RM&E. Provide on-ground support during trainings and follow-up sessions for improved understanding and usage of tools. Support Officer, RM&E and the state team in various RM&E and program-related tasks as needed. Carry out any other duties as assigned, aligned with program priorities. Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement. Travel regularly throughout the year to oversee the implementation of M&E work. Qualifications: Required: At least graduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field. At least Three (03) years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience with Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is desirable. Hands-on experience in data handling, cleaning, and validation. Strong data analysis, data visualization skills including dashboard creation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Survey CTO. Ability to multitask effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel frequently for monitoring across the state. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

World Change Starts with Educated Children 2025 is our 25th Anniversary! Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Progress Position Overview: We work in collaboration with State Education Departments to bring reform by implementing large-scale system-led projects, with the goal of improving foundational learning (FLN) outcomes in students. Our team supports the State in designing and implementing an integrated program that encompasses multiple aspects of a reform process - ranging from designing effective classroom pedagogy to building salience and state capacity to deliver FLN at scale, while also strengthening governance and other critical enablers. Room to Read has partnered with the Education Department of Jharkhand on a long-term engagement for system reform and a demonstration program in selected districts. Roles & Responsibilities: The Program Associate will be responsible for the intervention in his / her district and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities: Program Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read s Literacy program design and Project Deliverables S/he has good awareness of Foundational 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, Mission Ankur etc. On-ground Implementation and Monitoring: Support the quality implementation of the project in the district and blocks, ensuring timely, efficient, and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program and budget guidelines. Complete higher frequency of regular visits to program schools, observe classroom transactions, speak to teachers and head masters and make suggestions for improving quality and utilization of these materials. Support District Lead collating collated from the field to further communicate the same to SO and CO for necessary changes in the pedagogy and material. Support in analyzing various data and information emanating from the field, develop programmatic co- relations and flag off issues for a larger discussion. Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organization. Support 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 reduce cost to the extent possible, without compromising on the quality. Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework during monthly meetings and throughout the project timeline. Participate actively on social media in all Room to Read (RtR) campaigns. Stay updated and share this knowledge with the District Lead regarding new programs/interventions of the like-minded organizations in district. Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable and come up with solutions for the same in consultation with District Lead. Support the District Lead in the execution of the Project by leading all technical tasks in the district focused on capacity building of stakeholders across all levels (District, Block, Cluster and Schools), support uptake of materials, and establish coordination with various stakeholders at the district level to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. Government Liaison and Technical Support: Support District Lead in participation of technical assistance discussions at the district level. Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on foundational literacy as well as Numeracy and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government orders in support of RtR literacy program. Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as CDEO/ADPC/DEEO/RPs/DIET etc.) as recommended by the District Lead to ensure delivery of program objectives and explore opportunities for systemic integration. Conduct discussions with stakeholders at multiple levels across the districts reflecting on the insights collated via field visits, monitoring data and interactions to formulate the way forward for the month. Participate in Meeting/Workshops at State and INCO Level: Participate in IDTS workshops on material development, training module development and training of trainers. Attend review meetings at the state/national level and provide reflective feedback on program implementation and design issues. At the same time acts as the conduit for transferring innovative ideas and practices from the national level (or from other states) on to the field. Planning, Reporting and Documentation: Support District Lead for preparing regular (monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, including program data) qualitative reports and documenting event reports, case studies and best practices. Support and ensure all data entry and compilation on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, including GSD, Dashboard data, maintaining high levels of data quality. Develop actionable insights through analyses of data collected via monitoring visits to further inform the project implementation. Assist for preparing Implementation calendar, cash forecast, PRs budget outlook, AP&B and regular tracking of budget management. 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, language and reading practices and approaches. Strong written and oral communication skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Proven track record of achieving results. Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities. Ability to travel regularly to project sites in remote locations. Preferred: Able to design google forms, sheets, sites, dashboard etc. Data analysis through advance excel, SPSS etc. Development of short videos Able to design workshops session plan. Able to lead facilitation in workshop for internal team, teachers and officers etc. Able to design modules, feedback forms, questionnaire, etc. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Reads 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 .

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: 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 is a child-safe organization. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Reads 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 .

Assistant, People Operations will be part of the SPMU team and will be broadly responsible to manage supporting officer, people operations in recruitments, On boarding and other operational assigned works. This position will report to Senior Officer, People Operations. Roles & Responsibilities: Full execution of the recruitment process including job posting, Sifting of resumes, telephonic interview, regular communication with candidates and hiring managers. Execute pre-screening and /or telephonic interviews for junior and middle level positions. Posting of vacancies without errors on job portals. Follow up and coordination at all levels. Update Recruitment MIS weekly on recruitment progress. Proactive coordination with departments & candidates for interview scheduling. Coordination with Admin department for seeing all arrangements related to recruitments and staying of the candidates in hotel / Guest House for the Interview purpose or any other work as and when needed. Take initiatives and complete the assigned tasks on daily basis. Post interviews, follow up with panel members and compile feedback. Develops pool of internal and external talents. Report the progress of vacant positions on the regular basis. Ensure reference, background and OFAC check is before the close of offer. Arranging and coordinating internal trainings. Maintaining updated MIS and documentation. Any other job assigned by manager from time to time. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor s degree with minimum 1 year s professional experience in Generalist Human Resources function in service sector/INGO. Working knowledge of Database, Applicant tracking system Excellent computer skills especially MS Excel Willing and able to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multi-task. Takes initiative and a team player. Excellent interpersonal skills

The Associate will be reporting to the SPMU Lead. They will be responsible for leading the communications for the high stakeholder project. This would require coordinating with state offices and other required sources to obtain relevant information for the project including (but not limited to) case studies, reports, photo essays, fact sheets, videos, testimonials, brand merchandise etc. They will be strategizing and conceptualizing project content including monthly social media content and mainstream media content to ensure project s outreach and visibility. Roles and Responsibilities: Developing a yearly strategic communication plan for the project and ensuring timely and effective implementation. Lead branding and marking training and application across project states. Develop compelling audio-visual communication products: live action videos, testimonials, podcasts, animated products, etc. for relevant audience. Curate content for editorials, authored articles, press releases that highlight the organization s work in the project to create a positive influence of the project participants. Creating interesting and relevant content for the organization s high visibility strategic communication collaterals such as brochures, newsletters, reports, website etc. Work together with designer/ printer to match content, design till execution level. Liaising with the local media houses, and other relevant agencies under the guidance of the Project and Communications Managers to ensure visibility for project activities. Ideating and creating content for high value strategic campaigns and events. Identify participants and develop project specific content such as case studies, success stories, photo essays, blogs etc. Maintaining an updated tracker of communications products and activities done under the project. Manage the communications related budget spending for the project. Any other relevant work assigned by the Manager. Qualifications: Required: Post graduation degree in mass communication/ Media Studies/ Journalism/ TV production/ Social Work from a reputed university/Institution. Background in mass communications is necessary. 3-5 years in a core communications role. Experience of working in the social development sector will be an advantage. Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Hindi. Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and media optimization tools. Knowledge of social media analytics include tracking, measuring, and reporting digital performance. Overall aesthetic sense of design to go with relevant content. Excellent content writing, e diting and proof-reading abilities. Ability to spot and develop good stories and photo essays. Ability to manage campaigns and big-ticket events. Basic good visual / designing skills. Knowledge of multimedia such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel draw, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Final-cut- Pro, Adobe premiere, HTML(Basic) is an advantage. Ability to work in a team and handle pressure.

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. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Reads 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 .

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 aims to enhance Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes in Basti 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. The position will support Sr/Program Officer in the design of the program, execution, coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partners) and delivering on a roadmap for strengthening of DPMU towards to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to Sr/ Program Officer. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with district education officials, school administrators, teachers, and students. Roles & Responsibilities: Program Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of district FLN program design (Mission Prena). S/he has good awareness of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy programs, their design and strategies operating in project region. Develop a strong understanding of Govt s education policies NEP 2020, NCF and FLN On-ground Implementation and Monitoring: Oversee the quality implementation of the project in the district ensuring timely, efficient, and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program guidelines. Complete regular visits to program schools, observe classroom transactions, speak to teachers and headmasters and make suggestions for improving quality and utilization of these materials. Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on Mission Prena and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government orders in support of program. Track progress of implementation 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 fulfil the objectives of the organization. Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework during monthly meetings and throughout the project timeline. Stay updated regarding new programs/interventions of the like-minded organizations in district. Support the Sr/ Program Officer in the execution of the Project by supporting DPMU in the district focused on capacity building of stakeholders at district level. Government Liaison: Serve as a operational and technical resource at the district level and participate in technical assistance discussions. Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on foundational literacy as well as Numeracy and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government orders in support of district FLN program. Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as CDEO/ADPC/DEEO/RPs/DIET etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery of program objectives and explore opportunities for systemic integration. Conduct discussions with stakeholders at multiple levels across the districts reflecting on the insights collated via field visits, monitoring data and interactions to formulate the way forward for the month. Strengthen district s capacity to achieve improved learning outcomes on foundational literacy and numeracy. Team Coordination: Establish coordination with state program officer to share program updates, getting technical support as required in program and support in alignment of state level plans and priorities. Participate in Meeting/Workshops at State and INCO Level: Participate in IDTS workshops on material development, training module development and training of trainers. Attend review meetings at the state/national level and provide reflective feedback on program implementation and design issues. At the same time acts as the conduit for transferring innovative ideas and practices from the national level (or from other states) on to the field. 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. Responsible for high stake donor reporting, developing their annual, half yearly, quarterly and monthly work plan for implementation. Develop actionable insights through analyses of data collected via monitoring visits to further inform the project implementation. Assist in preparing all programmatic reports as required. Qualifications: Required: Master s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the education sector. Minimum 2 years of program management experience, preferably in education In-depth knowledge on state FLN program. Strong written and oral communication skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Good interpersonal skills and a team player. Prior experience of managing team. Proven track record of achieving results and managing large stake projects is preferred. Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities. Ability to travel regularly to project sites in remote locations. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Read is a child-safe organization. Room to Reads 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 .

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 Literacy Facilitator (LF) will be responsible for supporting and coaching teachers, librarians, and principals in the literacy program schools to help them adopt to new ways of working with children that increase the children s literacy skills and habit of reading. They will report to the Literacy Program Officer/Associate and will not have any direct reports. This position is based at project location (District/Mandal/ Cluster). Roles & Responsibilities: Program Understanding: Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read s Literacy program design. Support literacy program intervention across assigned project schools and ensure adherence to the program design. Provide reflective feedback on program design and implementation (especially with respect to progress towards outcomes) and demonstrate a solution-oriented approach. Serve as a technical resource to the schools in the area of language development, literacy skills and reading. School Visits: Undertake school visits with government resource person at cluster levels every day, except for days when on official travel and leave. Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach Grade 1 and 2 teachers in delivering the instructional component of the Literacy Program. Conduct informal assessment of at least 5 children during every school visit and discuss with teachers and share report to supervisors. Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach teachers and librarians in the implementation of the model library period, reading activities and library management practices. Support teachers in conducting ongoing student tracking assessments and plan corrective action. Regularly collect data related to program quality. Supports school librarian in the initial set up of the library, including book delivery, levelling and classification system, check-out system, setting up furniture, and creating a library period timetable. Regularly provide the principals/ Headmasters an update on progress and coach them on ways to support teachers and ensure longer term sustainability of literacy outcomes within the school. Participate in school level teacher meeting, literacy events, parent meeting and other community activities. Training, Workshop and Meeting: Participate and facilitate in regular teacher and librarian trainings (both centre based, and school based) related to the Literacy program (Instruction, library activities and management). Participate in development of materials, training modules and other technical resources as required. Attend professional development training and workshops at mandal/district/state/national level, as required. Attend review meetings at mandal/district/state within RtR and with government stakeholder, as required, and complete all programmatic reports on a timely manner. Participate in monthly review meetings with CRCs at school level. Planning, Reporting and Documentation: Tracks and reports library monitoring data to ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders. Conducts ongoing planning, documentation, and reporting. Write monthly reports to supervisor including progress data of CICO and status of student reading skill, in a template provided by RtR. Documents best practices and lessons learned and shares with the Literacy program team. Collaborates with Principal, and community to develop sustainability plan for managing literacy program components and acquiring resources (instruction materials, stationery and new books) after Room to Read s support ends. Reports to the Literacy Program Officer/Associate. Supports in donor visits, and in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organization. Compile and analyse ongoing reading skill assessments data conducted by school and plan school wise corrective action in discussion with supervisors. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent. Minimum 2- 3 years of relevant experience in development projects, preferably in education. Teaching experience at primary level preferred. Strong knowledge about education in general and language and reading practices and approaches in particular. Strong written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and a team player. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a 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 Reads 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 .