Program Officer, Gender Equality Portfolio
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Room to Read
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 22/02/2026
- Location: Bangladesh
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.
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.
Responsibilities:
Support GEP Program Manager in Program Management, Contextualization, Training and Coordination (70%)
- Prepare session plan and conduct session with Program Manager, Gender Equality Portfolio to prepare Country Field & Partner Office Gender Equality Portfolio staff in the use of contextualized program content and professional learning materials.
- Provide technical oversight to Govt. Officials, Gender Equality Portfolio staff, Master Trainer and Teachers; including providing on-going capacity building, on-site coaching, and technical support as required to address issues of program implementation quality in content areas.
- Provide general technical support to Country Field & Partner Office Gender Equality Portfolio staff in program content areas where contextualized worldwide content and professional development are not yet available.
- Monitor and collect feedback/best practices on the use of contextualized program content and professional learning materials, including conducting regular field visits
Planning, Reporting, and Documentation (20%)
- Provide program technical expertise to the Country Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) team to support design, implementation and refinement of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures used to track progress against planned program outcomes
- Prepare the program and donor reports as necessary
- Prepare field visit report and provide suggestions for program improvement.
- Check GSD data for Gender Equality Portfolio program and support the field GEP staff to update/ correct GSD data if required
- Document best practices, case studies and lessons learned and shared with the Gender Equality Portfolio team, as needed.
External Coordination and Networking (10%)
- Develop and maintain relationships with Govt. Officials, community and school members, local educational authorities, and other NGOs as needed to mobilize support for the program
- Represent Room to Read internally and externally by attending and speaking at relevant forums, advocating for the importance of girls’ education and gender equality program work
Qualifications:
- Only females will be considered for this position
- Master’s degree required in a related field of study in Education, Social Work, Gender & Women Study or other related field;
- A minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience with NGOs, INGOs or other Development sector;
- Proven track record in developing and implementing program improvements that achieve results;
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience in conducting trainings for adults and adolescents;
- Experience adapting program and/or training content to fit different contexts;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs;
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