The Technical Specialist will serve as a key technical resource for the Directorate and work closely with SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training), BEPC (Bihar Education Project Council), DIETs (District Institute of Education and Training), district education functionaries, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of FLN priorities. The role will support policy implementation, institutional capacity building, evidence-based decision-making, and integration of best practices to improve foundational literacy outcomes across the state. The position will coordinate with Room to Read's State Office and technical teams to ensure alignment with agreed work plans and provide high-quality technical assistance under the FLN PMU. The role will involve regular field visits, participation in government review meetings, and close engagement with education officials and academic institutions across the state.
Oversee and provide technical support for the implementation of FLN interventions across the State, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to agreed implementation plans and program guidelines.
Undertake regular field visits to districts and schools, independently and jointly with State, District, and Block officials, to observe classroom instruction, library and reading activities, implementation of FLN interventions, and provide technical feedback for quality improvement.
Support the Directorate in monitoring program implementation across districts through regular review meetings, field observations, and follow-up on agreed action points.
Analyze implementation, monitoring, and assessment data to identify trends, implementation gaps, and emerging priorities, and provide technical recommendations for evidence-based decision-making.
Ensure timely compilation, validation, analysis, and reporting of programme data while maintaining high standards of data quality and supporting strengthening of state monitoring systems.
Track implementation progress against agreed work plans, milestones, and key performance indicators, and proactively flag implementation delays, risks, and deviations for timely course correction.
Support planning, coordination, and quality assurance of teacher professional development, capacity-building programmes, workshops, and review meetings conducted under Mission NIPUN Bihar.
Facilitate state, district, and block-level trainings and review meetings as a technical resource person, including development of training agendas, facilitation plans, and technical content.
Support preparation and monitoring of Annual Work Plans, implementation calendars, and programme tracking systems to ensure timely execution of planned activities.
Monitor progress against key programme indicators and support periodic programme reviews using monitoring, assessment, and field-level evidence.
Coordinate with SCERT, DIETs, District Education Offices, and other relevant stakeholders for effective implementation of programme activities under the FLN PMU.
Document implementation learnings, best practices, and innovations to support knowledge management, policy dialogue, and system strengthening.
Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions in consultation with the Directorate and Room to Read leadership.
Support the Directorate in strategic planning, technical assistance, quality assurance, sustainability planning, and scale-up of FLN interventions across Bihar.
Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Directorate of Primary Education and Room to Read India Trust in furtherance of the objectives of the FLN PMU.
Serve as a technical resource to the Directorate of Primary Education and provide technical assistance for strengthening foundational literacy under Mission NIPUN Bihar.
Represent Room to Read India Trust in government meetings, technical committees, consultations, and review forums, and provide evidence-based technical inputs to strengthen FLN policies, strategies, and implementation.
Liaise with key government stakeholders, including the Directorate of Primary Education, SCERT, BEPC, DIETs, District Education Offices, and other relevant institutions, to ensure effective coordination and systemic integration of FLN interventions.
Support the Directorate and district education systems in strengthening institutional capacity for improving foundational literacy outcomes through technical guidance, mentoring, and implementation support.
Provide technical support to SCERT, DIETs, and other government institutions in curriculum and content development, teacher professional development, libraries and reading promotion, student assessment, research, and other FLN initiatives aligned with NEP 2020, NCF, NIPUN Bharat, and NIPUN Bihar.
Master’s degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the education sector. Minimum 2 years of program management experience, preferably in education
In-depth knowledge of foundational literacy, language and reading practices and approaches.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
Prior experience of managing a large team.
Proven track record of achieving results and managing large stake projects is preferred.
Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities.
Ability to travel regularly to project sites in remote locations.
