The Associate will work closely with district and block education officials to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy across Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. They will support the Program Officer in planning, coordination, technical support, data analysis and documentation, supervise the Project Field Coordinators in the assigned blocks, and enable system drivers such as BEEOs, BPOs, BPMs, BRPs, CRPs and Head Teachers to run academic platforms including Cluster Academic Meetings, Block Academic Reviews and Gurugosthi under NIPUN Bharat. They will build convergence with DIET and use DIET's annual academic calendar for teacher and mentor capacity building. The position will report to the Program Officer.
Develop a strong understanding of Room to Read's Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) program design and the NIPUN Bharat guidelines, NCF-FS, NCF-SE and SCF-Jharkhand.
Support the Program Officer in planning, coordinating, and implementing district FLN priorities within the DPMU structure, ensuring alignment with program goals and budgets.
Develop and maintain district, block, cluster, BRP, CRP, and school profiles to identify implementation priorities and prepare district heat maps for targeted academic support.
Plan and monitor implementation strategies based on priority areas, ensuring effective allocation of Project Field Coordinators (PFCs), training, mentoring, and follow-up support.
Supervise Project Field Coordinators by reviewing monthly work plans, monitoring field performance, ensuring data quality, and strengthening their technical and mentoring capacities.
Lead and facilitate training programs, academic review meetings, and professional learning platforms for BRPs, CRPs, Head Teachers, and teachers.
Represent the program in district- and block-level forums and maintain effective coordination and professional relationships with government stakeholders.
Work with district and block education officials (BEEOs, BPOs, BPMs), BRPs, CRPs, Head Teachers, and DIET to strengthen government-led academic support systems under the NIPUN Bharat Mission.
Support the planning and facilitation of Cluster Academic Meetings, Block Academic Reviews, and Gurugosthi, ensuring discussions are driven by school and cluster FLN data, with clear action plans and follow-up.
Build convergence with DIET and align project activities with the DIET Annual Academic Calendar to strengthen the continuous professional development of teachers, BRPs, and CRPs.
Provide technical support to education functionaries on classroom observation, academic mentoring, use of FLN data, and implementation of evidence-based improvement plans.
Track the implementation of action points emerging from academic review platforms and support officials in ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
Support the development and adaptation of academic tools, observation formats, training resources, and guidance materials in collaboration with DIET and district education official
Stay updated on national and state education policies and initiatives, including NEP 2020, NIPUN Bharat, NCF, and SCF, and support their effective implementation at the district and block levels
Develop and maintain school, cluster, CRP, BRP, block, and district profiles, and support the Program Officer in analysing the data to identify priority areas and develop implementation strategies.
Conduct regular joint visits with district and block education officials, along with Project Field Coordinators (PFCs), as per the defined touchpoints to provide supportive supervision, technical guidance, and monitor program implementation. Conduct follow-up review visits to ensure that feedback provided during joint visits is implemented effectively by teachers and school functionaries.
Review field observations, implementation progress, and data submitted by Project Field Coordinators (PFCs) to ensure timely reporting, data quality, and adherence to program standards.
Analyse monitoring, assessment, and implementation data to identify trends, implementation gaps, and priority areas, and provide actionable insights to support program planning, implementation, and decision-making.
Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and other program reports, documenting key achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous program improvement
Collaborate with Data and Evaluation team to implement and maintain monitoring and evaluation efforts in program.
Synthesize and analyse data and write summary reports by program based on the M&E results.
Identify key issues around program quality and links between monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance and improvement.
Represent Room to Read in different forums and advocate the importance of our educational work in the developing world.
Bachelor’s Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent
Master’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the education sector and research or both
In-depth knowledge about language and reading practices and approaches.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
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.
Room to Read offers competitive pay 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 a child-safe organization.
Child Protection Principles
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.
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 Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish 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
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.
