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Position Overview :

• The program officer, literacy is responsible for working with Room to Read staff, as well as local and external consultants on all aspects of developing and implementing a literacy program that is in line with Room to Reads new strategic plan focusing on literacy. In collaboration with the country program director, country reading Room and local language publishing staff, the global literacy team, the program officer will support the research, development and design of the program. This position will report directly to the program manager of literacy.

Job Profile :

• Support the literacy team in conducting research on reading/literacy theories and strategies for reading instruction and promotion. This will include research and understanding of the government curriculum, existing reading instruction programs, pre-service and in-service teacher professional development focused on reading/literacy training programs, etc
• Support the literacy team on literacy program activities
• Support in organizing consultations with governments, NGOs and other stakeholders working on literacy efforts. This will include meetings, site visits etc.
• Assist in developing instruction material, assist in analyzing program monitoring and evaluation data,
• Support the documentation of best practices and lessons learned during field work.
• Support budgeting for the program
• Support internal reporting regarding the status and progress of the program
• Support donor proposal and report writing
• Assist with planning and coordination of internal conferences, meetings and trainings related to programs. This includes developing training materials and workshops
• Assist global literacy team in capacity building programs for country program teams
• Arrange travel logistics for program staff and conferences, meetings and trainings
• Administrative and team support as needed.

Personal/Skill profile

• Bachelors degree in the relevant field
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Good verbal and written communications skills in Sinhalese language
• Prior experience working on projects in primary education, preferably on reading/literacy or learning improvement programs
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks and excellent computer skills
• 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
• Ability to take initiative and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Age between -
  

Compensation

• The salary range for the above position will be determined based upon the qualifications, experience of the candidate hired. EPF, ETF, health and accident insurance as will as eligibility to participate in Room to Reads performance bonus programme are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be a part of an innovative, meaningful, fun and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education

Application procedure :

Please e-mail your cover letter with a detailed CV together with the names and contact details of non-related referees to or post to the following address on or before rd January .

Please mentioned the post applied on the subject line of the email or top left side of the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be notified. Women are highly encouraged to apply

Human Resource Officer
Room to Read Sri Lanka
No , Dr. E.A. Cooray Mawatha
Colombo

No preference

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