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Room to Read
Literacy Program Officer / Literacy Field Officer
Organization: Room to Read
Location: (Not specified)
About Room to Read
Founded in 2000, Room to Read is a global organization committed to ending illiteracy and promoting gender equality in education.
With operations in 28 countries, the organization has positively impacted 50+ million children by:
- Training teachers in literacy instruction
- Developing local-language learning materials
- Establishing school libraries
- Supporting gender equality for adolescents
“World Change Starts with Educated Children®”
Job Summary
The role focuses on supporting the implementation of literacy programs in schools by:
- Coaching subject advisors and teachers
- Monitoring program delivery and impact
- Supporting data collection and analysis
- Engaging communities and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Implementation, Training & Monitoring
- Serve as a technical resource on literacy instruction and reading habits
- Support subject advisors in:
- Classroom teaching
- Library reading programs
- Observe, demonstrate, and coach advisors and teachers
- Ensure effective implementation of literacy program design
- Coordinate Grade 1 & 2 assessments to track:
- Reading progress
- Writing development
- Support data analysis to improve teaching strategies
- Provide ongoing technical support to ensure sustainability
2. Training & Community Engagement
- Participate in:
- Teacher and librarian training sessions
- Literacy events and parent meetings
- Support donor visits through:
- Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Engage parents/guardians:
- Collect contact information
- Share weekly literacy-focused SMS messages
- Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen program impact
3. Data Collection & Performance Management
- Collect and manage program-related data from schools
- Support assessment tracking and reporting
- Set and review annual performance goals with supervisors
4. Planning, Reporting & Documentation
- Plan and document school visits regularly
- Submit timely reports on program progress
- Collect and share:
- Success stories
- Best practices
- Lessons learned
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Education
- Language / Linguistics (preferred)
- 2–3 years relevant work experience
- Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Internet and digital tools
- Strong communication skills in:
- English
- Kiswahili
Preferred
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to monitor and evaluate program implementation
- Experience working with:
- Schools and teachers
- Young children
- Literacy or education programs
- Ability to:
- Manage multiple priorities
- Take initiative
- Willingness to:
- Travel up to 90% of the time to school sites
Compensation & Benefits
Room to Read offers:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
Non-Monetary Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a high-impact global organization
- Contribution to improving literacy and education outcomes
- Career growth in a mission-driven environment
Child Protection Commitment
Room to Read is a child-safe organization and:
- Has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation
- Ensures all children are treated with dignity and respect
- Prioritizes child welfare in all activities
- Integrates child protection into all programs and operations
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
- Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
- Commitment to:
- Respect
- Dignity
- Survivor-centered approaches
- Survivors are supported with professional assistance where needed
Equal Opportunity Statement
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to:
- Diversity and inclusion
- Developing leadership across all backgrounds
Why Join Room to Read?
- Be part of a globally recognized education NGO
- Contribute to literacy and gender equality
- Help shape the future of millions of children
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