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Program Officer, GEP Room to Read 2023

  • Deadline: Jan 31, 2024

  • Qualification (Education): Postgraduate

  • Experience Required: 3-6 Year

About Job Profile

Research and Field Work

The Program officer at the Country office will be responsible for supporting the India Country Office in achieving the Country goals set out for the Girls Education and Gender Equality Program (GEGEP) in direct implementation sites as well as scale-up sights.

This is a key position housed in the national office, responsible to provide technical support to the direct implementation program as well as program being implemented in partnership with the government in (put together) 8 states of India.The role requires expertise in gender, life skills and a thorough understanding of girls’ education issues in India and an ability to enhance both kinds of programing at the same time.

The position will require the incumbent to understand the varied state contexts with an expectation of devoting 40% time to field travel and working with the state program team as well as the state leadership team. The position is responsible for ensuring robust implementation and support in realizing state lead vision for the program. The position will also require regular interaction with key stakeholders like
 

Primary Responsibilities include

Program Implementation Support:

  • Leads in ensuring that the program(s) (depending upon the allocated state) are being implemented on agreed benchmarks and stays on top of implementation of the allocated states by working with relevant stakeholders.
  • Works closely with Program Operations team and the State Team in identifying bottlenecks of implementation and resolves it
  • Takes initiative in identifying and resolving quality issues in the program while working together with the country office colleagues and other stakeholders as required.
  • Ensures that relevant data (reports/ dashboards) are analyzed timely and the feedback loop is closed by using it in the program
  • Regularly undertakes and documents the monthly check in calls conducted with the relevant stakeholder(s)
  • Ensures that Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) are being followed, keep abreast of the     ground zero challenges being faced by the state teams.
  • Takes corrective measures and proposes relevant changes/process improvement(s) (if any) that might be required to fine-tune the existing SOPs for better implementation of the tasks.

Leading quality discourse:

  • Supports the National Program Coordinator to develop standards and checklists for defining the
  • quality parameters of the programs and shares and takes on board for further discussion and follow up with team at State level      
  • Play a leading role in getting all the teammates (across the country) on a common page for delivering a quality program – whether in direct model or in partnership
  • Supports Research/Baseline studies as well as Action Researches as required and interfaces with external and internal stakeholders, as and when required
  • Participates in Special Task forces as and when required.
  • Supports Capacity Building efforts of States on specific theme.

Liaison with other departments to strengthen the program (both models):

  • Liaison with other departments like administration for follow up on Requisitions for workshops, Logistics, other services required like translations etc.
  • Liaise closely with Operations on tracking spending and initiating corrective measures for budget utilization, lead the budget exercise for GEGEP – contribute in making budgets, reviewing state budgets etc (depending on the role assigned by the National Program Coordinator and to track implementation
  • Works closely with RM&E on using the existing monitoring mechanisms and data points for enhancing program quality and exactness of delivery, as well as designing new ones as need be
  • Works closely with HR if any support is required being a part of the interview panel or revising role expectation etc.
     

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

  • Experience of working in the areas of secondary education, girls education, gender, school development
  • Experience in developing training modules, conducting trainings and managing events.
  • Experience or working with the government, teacher training, reviewing government programs
  • Ability to travel frequently and spend time in the field.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi
  • At least 6 years relevant experience in working with an NGO/INGO

 

Other Information:

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

  • Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
  • Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
  • Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
  • Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 
  • Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

 

Job Functions

  • Salary Range: NA LPA

  • Employment Type: Full Time

  • Work Mode: Work from Office

How to Apply

If you are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.
 

If you qualify and are interested in taking up the role, please apply through this link.

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Room to Read

  • State: Delhi

  • City: New Delhi

About Organisation

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. 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 skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions.

We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefited more than 32 million children and has worked in 21 countries and in more than 49,000 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
 

  • State: Delhi

  • City: New Delhi


Contact Details:

Contact Phone: 1146664999

Contact Email: info.india@roomtoread.org

Date of Posting/Posted On: Dec 06, 2023

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