Senior Associate, Literacy Field

Location: Bastī

Position Overview:

The program aims to enhance Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes in Basti district through District Project Management Units (DPMUs). Room to Read will strengthen district-level capacity, coordination, and system integration. Key focus areas include improving instructional quality, building sustainable teacher capacity, fostering community engagement, and establishing data-driven decision-making processes. By leveraging existing pedagogical understanding and co-designing relevant knowledge with government systems, the program seeks to create lasting impact and drive continuous improvement in FLN education.

The position will support Sr/Program Officer in the design of the program, execution, coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partners) and delivering on a roadmap for strengthening of DPMU towards to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The position will report to Sr/ Program Officer. This position will involve frequent travel to field locations as well as regular interaction with district education officials, school administrators, teachers, and students.

Responsibilities:

The position will be responsible for quality implementation of FLN mission in their district and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities:

Program Understanding:
Develop a thorough understanding of district FLN program design (Mission Prena).
S/he has good awareness of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy programs, their design and strategies operating in project region.
Develop a strong understanding of Govt’s education policies NEP 2020, NCF and FLN

On-ground Implementation and Monitoring:
Oversee the quality implementation of the project in the district ensuring timely, efficient, and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program guidelines.
Complete regular visits to program schools, observe classroom transactions, speak to teachers and headmasters and make suggestions for improving quality and utilization of these materials.
Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on Mission Prena and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government orders in support of program.
Track progress of implementation through regular review meetings and field visits; flag off deviations and delays at the earliest.
Participate in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organization.
Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework during monthly meetings and throughout the project timeline.
Stay updated regarding new programs/interventions of the like-minded organizations in district.
Support the Sr/ Program Officer in the execution of the Project by supporting DPMU in the district focused on capacity building of stakeholders at district level.

Government Liaison:

Serve as a operational and technical resource at the district level and participate in technical assistance discussions.
Attend government meetings, discussions and committees on foundational literacy as well as Numeracy and use those forums to advocate for enabling policies and government orders in support of district FLN program.
Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as CDEO/ADPC/DEEO/RPs/DIET etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery of program objectives and explore opportunities for systemic integration.
Conduct discussions with stakeholders at multiple levels across the districts reflecting on the insights collated via field visits, monitoring data and interactions to formulate the way forward for the month.
Strengthen district’s capacity to achieve improved learning outcomes on foundational literacy and numeracy.

Team Coordination
Establish coordination with state program officer to share program updates, getting technical support as required in program and support in alignment of state level plans and priorities.

Participate in Meeting/Workshops at State and INCO Level:
Participate in IDTS workshops on material development, training module development and training of trainers.
Attend review meetings at the state/national level and provide…