District Academic Coordinator

World Change Starts with Educated Children 2025 is our 25th Anniversary Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Progress.IMPORTANT: 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 District Academic Coordinator will work closely with the District Project Associate in engaging with the respective officials in District as well as schools as part of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy initiative in Jharkhand. They will support the District Project Associate in the execution of the Foundational literacy and Numeracy program at field level and coordination with various stakeholders (District, block and Field level government and non-profit partners) to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The District Academic Coordinator will serve as a technical resource for literacy and Numeracy program at district, Block and field level and support DEO (District Education Officer)/DSE (District Superintendent of Education) /ADPO (Assistant District Project Officer)/BEEO (Block Education Extension Officer)/CRP (Cluster Resource Person) /BRPs (Block Resource Person) and Teachers.

Responsibilities:On-ground implementation:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read's program design.

• Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as DEO/DSE/ADPO, BEEO/BPO and BRP/CRPs etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery on program objectives.

• Support and strengthens District Level Review Meetings and ensures that review meetings are getting conducted monthly with district and block level officials.

Participate in Gurugoshti meeting monthly:

• Build rapport with DIET ((District Institute of Education and Training) faculty members and conduct meetings with them on a regular basis.

• Develops a strong relation and coordination with District Commissioner to strengthen a District Level Review forum for FLN (Foundation Literacy and Numeracy) program. 

• Work closely with ADPO/BEEO/BPO/BRPs and CRPs to implement literacy and Numeracy program and innovations as part of Project. 

• Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable and suggest solutions to District Program Associate. 

• Strengthen and capacitate the supportive supervision cadre (BRP/CRP)

• Formulate strategies from district level to 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 r trainings happening at district and block level. 

• Regular co-ordination with stakeholders to provide technical support and also makes school visits (stand-alone and jointly with BRP/CRPs and Block officials) for assessing requirement of technical improvement and  technical support to teachers, BRP/CRPs in data collection. 

• Ensures regular school visits for classroom observation, Provides feedback and creates reports and share with concerned stakeholders and PA. 

• 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. 

• Ensures spread of state's communication to the last mile stakeholders intended, through district/block/cluster level network in the system. 

• Participates in monthly Internal review meetings conducted in SPMU offline and online with district's insights.

Qualifications: Required:

• 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 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.

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.

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.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

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.

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