JOB DESCRIPTION
 Social Mobilizer, Gender Equality Portfolio (GEP)

Organization Profile

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 in 29 countries. As a leading implementer, we nurture 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, resilience, 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.bd.

Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read is implementing education support Programs in low-income and remote communities in Natore, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail and Jhalokathi districts. Till 2024, we have supported the education of more than 2.4 million children in Primary and 3.1 million girls in Secondary schools in various capacities. 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.

Position Overview:

The Social Mobilizer, Gender Equality Portfolio (SM, GEP) is the primary point of contact for Teachers and girls in the Gender Equality Portfolio (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 Moulvibazar.

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

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 adaptability and resilience, with a commitment to maintaining mutual respect among all staff and stakeholders;
  • 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 on 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 environmen
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-centred 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---Moulvibazar/Social-Mobilizer--GEP_R-03179 on or before 17 February 2026. Any persuasion attempt will disqualify your candidacy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply”