Vacancy title:
Social Mobilizer, Girls’ Education Program
Jobs at:
Room to ReadDeadline of this Job:
27 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The social mobilizer is responsible for the implementation, coordination development and reporting of the Girls’ Education program in the respective school (s). She would serve as the first point of contact for the school, parents and scholars. This position will be field based in one of the government schools. The position will also involve regular interaction with school administrators, parents, School Management Committee members, teachers and scholars.
Duties & Responsibilities
Program and Financial Management
• Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read’s Girls’ Education program design
• Responsible for ongoing implementation of the Girls’ Education program under her jurisdiction, ensuring timely, efficient and well-coordinated implementation, adhering to the program and budget guidelines
• Responsible for managing relationships with school, community and respond to issues that may arise in these relationships.
• Organizing and facilitating events, life skills camps, field trips and other educational based forums.
• Facilitating life skills education sessions, and children club meetings
• Conducting group and individual mentoring sessions
• Conduct material support need assessment as needed and appropriate, material delivery to selected girls and monitor its usage
• Collect/ update alumnae contact information begore girls graduates and on an ongoing basis
• Conduct periodic meetings with community members, parents, community leaders, head of schools and teachers.
• Supports donor visits through demonstration projects and presentation, as needed.
• Ensure effective utilization of program budget through proper planning and tracking of planned activities.
Reporting and Documentation
• Timely submission of Monthly Program Report and Quarterly Progress Report in desired format to program officer.
• Support collecting accurate and data to be entered in online software (GSD)
• Maintaining and timely update of all field level records
• Collecting and documenting case studies and success stories to share the impact of Girls Education Program intervention at the School level
• Participate in review meetings and any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the education sector
• Experience in facilitating life skills, mentoring and coaching
• Working knowledge and understanding of project management
• Strong planning and project implementation skills
• Ability to work in remote area
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Proven ability to work effectively with schools and communities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Knowledge on one or more of thematic areas- Life Skills/ gender/learning psychology- is preferred
• Experience working with and or counseling adolescent girls.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Fluency in language spoken by girls is an advantage.
• English fluency strongly preferred.
Preferred
• 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
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiatives.
• Report writing experience
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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