Officer, GEP - San Francisco, United States - Room to Read

Description

Job Title: Program Officer at Room to Read

The Program Officer is a key role responsible for supporting the GEP Senior Program Manager in enhancing strategic partnerships with National Government stakeholders to embed program components in the education system, ensuring program growth and sustainability. This position involves active participation in program design, overseeing pilot projects, and scaling up initiatives within the GEP framework. The Program Officer plays a crucial role in engaging National Government entities in GEP implementation, providing technical guidance to field staff and partners during program execution.

About Room to Read:
Room to Read provides a competitive salary package along with exceptional benefits. Beyond monetary rewards, working with Room to Read offers a unique chance to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly expanding organization. By focusing on literacy and gender equality in education, Room to Read is making a transformative impact on millions of children in developing countries.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Design, Training, and Implementation:

• Collaborate with the technical team to implement GEP strategic initiatives such as strengthening life skills education, school mentoring, and gender equality.
• Assist the GEP Senior Program Manager in conveying project designs to staff and partners, translating them into practical field applications.
• Coordinate with RM&E and GEP technical team to develop surveys and research for identifying opportunities to support GEP integration and expansion in education systems.
• Provide technical support to the GEP team in creating manuals, training modules, and documenting best practices.
• Play an active role in revising and designing training materials for partners and target groups.
• Collaborate with consultants for translation and development of necessary materials.

Training and Implementation:

• Work with GEP Technical team and Field Managers to plan and deliver training courses to partners and school teachers effectively.
• Ensure quality implementation of GEP programs and activities in alignment with guidelines and project designs.
• Offer technical guidance to teachers on program execution as per the defined design.
• Assist in maintaining program quality standards and local adaptation of content.
• Conduct regular site visits to schools for monitoring and supporting teachers in program activities.
• Collaborate with field staff in analyzing gaps and enhancing teachers' skills.

Management & Coordination:

• Coordinate with partners at all levels to ensure effective implementation of GEP programs.
• Support the Senior Program Manager in administrative tasks, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation of programs.
• Act as Room to Read's representative in interactions with governmental officers in the education sector.

Planning, Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation:

• Develop work plans with Field managers and partners, monitor activities, provide feedback for program enhancement.
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor activities, and report findings.
• Provide recommendations for program improvement and document related data and best practices.
• Prepare technical reports as needed during program implementation.

Others:

• Participate in training sessions and meetings as required.
• Engage in review meetings and additional activities to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with GEP staff and other departments effectively.

External Coordination & Networking:

• Represent Room to Read in relevant forums, advocating for the significance of GEP work at regional and national levels.
• Establish connections with other NGOs for knowledge sharing and potential collaboration opportunities.
• Fulfill any duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields like Education development, Psychology, Sociology, or Social work.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in education and community development.
• Experience working with governmental officers in the education sector.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and training skills.
• Previous experience in supervision and mentoring.
• Willingness to travel frequently and engage with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and educational applications.

Preferred:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of education issues and community development.
• Open-minded, capable of handling pressure, and fostering teamwork.
• High commitment and integrity.
• Proficiency in English is an advantage.

Join Room to Read:

• Be driven by the mission to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrate proactive thinking, results orientation, and ethical conduct.
• Embrace diversity, collaboration, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Room to Read is dedicated to promoting diversity and equal opportunity, fostering leadership from varied backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled