The Project Field Coordinator will work closely with the Program Associate in engaging with the respective schools in the assigned blocks of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand as part of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy initiative in Jharkhand. They will support the Program Associate in the execution of the program at field level, visit schools as per the defined touchpoints, strengthen the BPMU and cluster-level platforms under NIPUN Bharat, and coordinate with various stakeholders to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to the Program Associate.
Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read's literacy and numeracy program design along with NIPUN Bharat guidelines, NCF-FS, NCF-SE and SCF-Jharkhand.
Interact with government officials at block and cluster level (CRPs, BRPs, BPOs, BPMs, BEEOs) on a day-to-day basis to deliver on program objectives.
Work with teachers, B/CRPs, BEEOs and BPOs/BPMs to implement the program and its innovations.
Identify operational bottlenecks and report them to the Program Associate with suggested solutions.
Organise and lead monthly block and cluster level meetings with BEEOs, BPOs/BPMs, HMs and B/CRPs.
Participate in events, campaigns, meetings and trainings, online and in person.
Visit assigned schools as per the defined touchpoints.
Observe the classroom and the library period using the prescribed tools. Share action points with the teacher, HM and CRPs before leaving the school.
Handhold teachers to transact structured pedagogy in the classroom. Demonstrate the lesson where needed, observe the teacher transact it, and give feedback against the prescribed tool.
Support teachers to record individual children's learning levels through RAIL and other teacher-led assessments, and to use that data to identify children who need targeted support.
Support teachers to plan and deliver targeted support to those children, and check progress on the next visit.
Conduct joint visits with B/CRPs as per the defined touchpoints, so that B/CRPs can carry out the visit and give feedback on their own over time.
Check the previous visit's action points at the start of each visit and report those still open to the Program Associate.
Support the Program associate in planning and running monthly review meetings, including documentation and data.
Act as resource person for teacher training, BRP & CRP training and for follow-up after training.
Enter visit data in the prescribed format within the agreed timeline. Track and report performance on key indicators as per the M&E framework.
Documentation and communication of program achievements/outcomes through reports and notes.
Preparing and managing documentation related to program implementation e.g., approvals, letters, etc.
Support to preparing regular (monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, including program data) qualitative reports and documenting case studies and best practices
Documentation of on-ground learnings and knowledge received from the ground to support coalition partners internal capacity / knowledge building.
Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent is required.
Work experience of minimum 1-3 years in development sector
Experience with on-ground program implementation mandatory
Knowledge of Foundational Literacy concepts.
Experiences working with government in education sector and teachers training is required.
Fluency in Hindi (spoken, written, and reading) is required and basic communication in English is preferred.
Desired skills include written and oral communication skills, ability to adapt to emerging situations, interpersonal skills and networking skills, ability to work on tight deadlines
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.
Room to Read is a child-safe organization.
Child Protection Principles
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
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.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
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.
About Room to Read:
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.
We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.
