Job Description
Literacy Program Officer, Literacy Field (Re-advertised)

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 Program Officer works as technical lead on literacy skills and the habit of reading at upazila level and coordinates closely with the district field office to ensure successful implementation of the Project on Reading Advancement activities. This position reports to the Project Director and provides technical supervision to the Literacy Facilitators of the partner organizations.   This role will be based in Habiganj district.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:

  1. Implement Reading Improvement Activities:
    • Oversee the implementation of reading improvement activities within a designated number of schools as part of the Project on Reading Advancement.
  2. Coordinate Upazila-Level Workshops and Training:
    • Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other events for field-level staff, head teachers, teachers, and School Management Committee (SMC) members at the upazila level, following the program's design and implementation calendar.
  3. Provide Support to Partner Organizations:
    • Assist partner organizations in planning, organizing, and executing training sessions and events at both the upazila and school levels.
  4. Coordinate Timely Distribution of Learning Materials:
    • Ensure the prompt distribution of learning materials to schools, coordinating logistics and delivery schedules as necessary.
  5. Conduct Regular School Visits and Provide Technical Feedback:
    • Conduct regular visits to schools to assess program implementation and provide technical feedback to literacy facilitators and teachers to enhance program quality.
  6. Initiate Professional Development for Partner Staff:
    • Take the initiative in organizing professional development opportunities for partner organization staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  7. Report Implementation of Project Targets:
    • Provide timely reports on the implementation progress of project targets, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

  Required Qualification:

  • Master’s degree in education/ project management/ social science/child development or any other relevant subject;
  • Minimum of 5 years’ related work experience;
  • Strong planning, budgeting, supervisory, training management and facilitation skills;
  • Good knowledge and understanding of education issues and priorities;
  • Strong interpersonal communication, language, and computer skills.

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-Program-Officer--Literacy-Field_R-02932 on or before 19 July 2025. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”