VACANCY POST - PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, SCHOOL LIBRARIES, TANZANIA

Program Associate, School Libraries, Tanzania

Organization Profile:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 800 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 20,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.

Position Overview:

The Schools Library Program Associate will lead the implementation, monitoring and support for the school’s library program, working closely with the Program Manager and liaising with school and district authorities as well as partners to ensure timely and efficient establishment of new libraries, effective use of the library period and sustainable management of Library Resources to develop the habit of reading among young learners and ensure children become independent readers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Prepare and participate in all site visits

•Liaise with school principals/government officials during surveying and implementation

•Administer Needs Assessment Questionnaires

•Organize logistics for GINKI and other purchased RR materials

•Keep an inventory of all RR materials

•Conduct monitoring and support visits to all RR

•Complete site visit reports

•Prepare list of materials needed

•Organize logistic for school and community meetings

•Attend and effectively all program meetings

•Enter data collected into the GSD accurately and on time.

•Represent Room to Read in all Forums and advocate for the importance of reading

•Create opportunities for communities to get involved in Room to Read activities

•Participate in all other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to meet the strategic objectives of the organization

•Gather feedback and ensure that schools and communities deliver on their portion of the challenge grant and all terms of agreement with Room to Read

•Take photos, Update the GSD, Monitor the RR, Prepare monthly reports, Deliver RR Resources to Project sites and Collaborate with DEBs offices

Qualifications:

•Degree holder or advanced diploma in education or Librarianship respectively.

•Prior experience working with children or youth and/or working in rural areas

•Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government

•Knowledge on reading activities and library management and administration

•Knowledge on mentoring and couching.

•Good written and spoken English

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

•Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization

•Be an innovative and creative thinker; you’re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so

•Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

•Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction

•Work well independently as well as part of a team

•Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Health and retirement benefits are also provided. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through gender equality and education.

Application Procedure:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (no calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org with Reading Room Program Associate in the subject line. Due to the anticipated high volume of applicant response, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.