Consultant - Project Field Coordinator, NASH

Designation: Consultant - Project Field Coordinator, NASH

Base Location: Baap Block, Jodhpur, RJ

Duration: August 2024 to March 2025

Working days: Monday to Saturday.

Working timing: 9.30 am to 6 pm/or as per school opening time.

Organization Profile:

Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions.

Room to Read India was established in 2003 and presently has programs in ten states – Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

Position Overview:

The Program Field Coordinator(s) will work closely with the Sr. Program Associate in engaging with the respective schools in their block(s) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan as part of the Foundational Literacy initiative in Rajasthan. S/he will support the Sr. Program Associate in the execution of the Foundational literacy program at block level and coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partner) to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to the Program Associate/Sr. Program Associate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Program Field Coordinator(s) will serve as a technical resource for literacy program at the block level and support block level functionaries and 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 District Lead/Sr Program Associate.
• Organize and lead monthly review 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 SPA/PA in planning and delivery of monthly review meetings, including documentation and data provision for the same.
• Act as a resource person with respect to PEEO & Teacher training.
• Regular school visits (stand-alone and jointly with PEEOs/Block officials) for technical support to teachers /PEEOs, data collection.
• Track and report performance on key indicators on a timely basis as per the RM&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.
• 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 3-5 years in development sector
• Experience with on-ground program implementation mandatory.
• Knowledge of Foundational Literacy concepts.
• Experiences working with government in 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.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization.
• Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire 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.
• Be self-confident and humble.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

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.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidate can share updated resume at koyana.dutta@roomtoread.org mentioned subject line “Consultant, PFC (Jodhpur, Rajasthan)”.

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