JOB DESCRIPTION
 Social Mobilizer, Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP)

Organization Profile

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 secondary school and negotiate key life decisions. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations 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 39 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 192,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.  

Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read has been implementing education support Programs in low-income and remote communities in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail and Natore districts. Till 2023, we have supported the education of more than 0.4 million children in Primary and 7,386 girls in Secondary schools. We are proud to have worked with DPE, NCTB, NAPE, DSHE, a2i as well as national radio and TV in executing scalable and systemic initiatives to eradicate illiteracy and embed life-skills.

Social Mobilizer, Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP); Re-advertised
(Based in Narail/Jhalakathi Office and Reports to the Program Officer, GEP)

Position Overview:

The Social Mobilizer, Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP) is the primary point of contact for Teachers and girls in the Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP).  The overall responsibility for this position is supporting teachers for life skill session conduction, support to organize different training, mentoring girls for enhancing their life skills.  SMs reports to Program Officer, GEP and has no direct reports. This position is based in Narail/ Jhalakathi.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support teacher to organize Room to Read’s life skills sessions with girls and support them to use such skills in their lives
  • Provide logistical support and assist teachers to ensure they are well-prepared to conduct life skills sessions smoothly
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor to girls by facilitating group mentoring discussions
  • Organize group for conducting Group Mentoring Sessions
  • Plan, Organize and conduct recovery Parents workshop sessions
  • Provide need based Individual mentoring support
  • Participate in module trainings on Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP) content and activities. These trainings will be led by the Program Officer, GEP
  • Support the PO in managing communications within schools and communities
  • Provide the necessary registers to teachers and verify data entry according to the plan
  • Participate in regular trainings and meetings with Room to Read staff, as planned
  • Monitor and keep written records of girls including school attendance, academic performance, and participation in program activities.  Work closely with the School Focal Point (main contact person at the school), Master Trainer, Teachers to regularly obtain this data as needed
  • Provide hands-on support to the existing club and help implement its activities
  • Assit PO and school authiotiy to organize different type of event in school and awareness based event in community
  • Prepare Report in monthly basis
  • Assist the Program Officer in conducting any assessments of Girls’ Education and Gender Equality Program (GEP) participants, as needed
  • Participate in various activities led by other networks
  • Prepare and submit regular reports to the Program Officer as needed
  • Arrange school and logistical support for any government or global visits
  • Assist the RM&E team with any surveys
  • Track and submit all program activity expenses and invoices
  • Prepare and submit PIM to PO monthly basis per month session conduction
  • Prepare WAP and share with PO
  • Assist PO for planning and distributing the relevant materials to the school when needed

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Only female candidates will be considered for this position
  • Bachelors’ in Social Science, Women & Gender Studies, Social Work, Education or other related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated experience and/or interest working with and or mentoring  adolescent girls
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player
  • Desire and ability to spend a significant majority of time traveling and providing direct support to girls at the school, community, or home

Preferred:

  • Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
  • Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
  • Proven track record of achieving results
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
  • Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
  • Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
  • Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position

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

  • Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization
  • Be an innovative thinker, 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
  • Work well independently as well as part of a team
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation (Child Protection Principles)
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. (PSEA Principles)
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary. The benefits include:

  • Provident Fund
  • 13th Month Allowance
  • Gratuity
  • Health coverage for staff and dependents
  • Insurances
  • Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship

Application Procedure:

Send application & resume (please use your name in naming CV) to Senior Manager – People Operations, Room to Read Bangladesh through email with the applied position’s title in the subject line to bdhiring@roomtoread.org on or before 6 December 2024. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please mention your desired workstation (Narail/Jhalakathi) in application.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying & developing the skills & leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

“Only qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”