Job Description
Literacy Facilitator

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life-skills that promote gender equality. As a leading implementer, Room to Read nurtures these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child.

Our ‘Literacy Portfolio’ supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that enable children to become independent readers.
Our ‘Gender Equality Portfolio’ supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resislience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking.

Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Visit us at www.roomtoread.org.

UN World Food Programme (WFP) has entrusted Room to Read to implement a 5-year literacy intervention titled ‘McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program’ funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for over 31 thousand students of 149 Government Primary Schools in Madhabpur, Habiganj. As the education technical partner, Room to Read Bangladesh will deliver interventions to enhance students’ literacy skills from Pre-Primary up to Grade 5.

Position Overview:

The Literacy Facilitator (LF) is responsible for supporting and coaching Teachers and Head Teachers to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their literacy skills and habit of reading. S/he would assist The Literacy Program Officer with respect to teacher training and capacity building of government officials. The LF will report to the Literacy Program Officer and is based at Habiganj. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with school administrators, teachers and students. S/he would serve as the main point of contact for the school.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support the literacy program intervention across assigned project schools, ensure adherence to the program design, and demonstrate solution-oriented approach to challenges encountered in schools;
  • Serve as the technical resource in assigned schools on applying literacy skills and the habit of reading techniques in the classroom and library;
  • Closely work with school authorities, communities in creating literate environment in the selected government primary schools, conduct community meetings and events related to RtR program;
  • Closely work with government primary schools and provide support the school authorities and teachers in adopting RtR program components in their schools including Early Grade Reading Instruction and School Libraries; 
  • Undertake school visits every day, except for days when on official travel, attending Room to read meetings and trainings, or on leave;
  • Support teacher in the initial set up of the library;
  • Collaborate with school to support minor improvements to the library space (i.e. painting);
  • Support logistics of annual delivery of library books, instruction materials and other program materials to schools;
  • Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach Grade 1 and 2 teachers in delivering the instructional component of Room to Read’s Literacy Program;
  • Support Grade 1 and 2 teachers in effective use of ongoing student tracking assessments to inform instruction and analyze data to inform support for Grade 1 and 2 teachers;
  • Conduct informal assessment of 3-5 students during each Grade 1 and 2 classroom visit and discuss results with teachers during feedback;
  • Collaborate with Head Teachers and community to develop a sustainability plan for continued implementation of literacy program practices and acquiring resources (instruction materials, stationery and new books) after Room to Read’s support ends;
  • Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities to understand the Literacy program and how to provide effective coaching support; Assist Literacy Program Officer to conduct different trainings organized for teachers, govt officials and review meeting. Also, play role of co-facilitator for these trainings
  • Provide support to the schools and communities in organizing literacy events, parent meeting and other community activities and conduct the events as well;
  • Conduct and/or participate in Room to Read teacher trainings related to the Literacy program;
  • Regularly consult with Literacy Program Officer to provide feedback on program design and for support in addressing technical challenges;
  • Participate in regular one-on-one meetings with the Literacy Program Officer to make sure the program is implemented smoothly in target schools;
  • Participate in regular review meetings and any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization;
  • Participate in government meetings as required;
  • Conduct ongoing planning, documentation, and reporting of school visits and observations as required by Room to Read;
  • Regularly collect school-level data, program implementation monitoring data, library systems data and other required key program indicators;
  • Document best practices and lessons learned and share with supervisor and the Literacy Program Officer;
  • Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in development projects, preferably in education
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and a team player
  • Ability to travel daily to target schools in agreed district

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,

General Requirements

  • Willingness & ability to visit program sites extensively;
  • Skill & experience of working with e-communication & people with diverse culture;
  • Strong communication skills in Bangla and English;
  • Excellent computer operating skill;
  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Comfortable in a performance-based organization working with low overhead budget;
  • Proven track record of achieving results;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 and creative 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:

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoomToRead/job/Bangladesh---Habiganj/Literacy-Facilitator--Literacy-Field_R-02930 on or before 2 May 2025. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”