Position Overview
The Literacy Program Operations Associate supports the smooth implementation of Room to Read's two core programs:
- Girls Education Program (GEP): Supports girls to stay in secondary school and build life skills through mentoring, life skills education, and community engagement
- Literacy Program (LP): Strengthens foundational reading skills in primary school through teacher training, learning materials, and classroom support
In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day operations across both programs, track activities and budgets, and ensure timely follow-up with state teams.
This is a hands-on role focused on execution, coordination, and follow-through, working closely with program teams, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E), administration, and communications to keep operations running efficiently.
This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do
Program Coordination & Execution
- Support implementation of Girls Education Program (GEP) and Literacy Program (LP) operations
- Maintain and regularly update trackers for program activities, procurement, and state deliverables
- Follow up with state teams to ensure timely submission of reports, budgets, and updates
- Coordinate with the administration team for procurement and operational requirements
- Support resolution of day-to-day operational issues across programs
Planning & Budget Tracking
- Support annual planning and budgeting (AP&B) processes
- Track budgets and expenditures across states and follow up on gaps or variances
- Assist state teams in aligning plans with operational and financial requirements
Reporting & Data Support
- Review monthly and quarterly program reports and dashboards
- Work with Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E) team to track program progress
- Analyze data and highlight key issues or trends for follow-up
- Document best practices and lessons learned from program implementation
Cross-team Coordination
- Work closely with program, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E), administration, and communications teams
- Support coordination for donor visits and program-related activities
- Participate in internal meetings, reviews, and planning discussions
Field Support
- Travel to program locations to support implementation and monitor operations
- Ensure processes and systems are practical and effective at the field level
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in program coordination, operations, or project support in a nonprofit or development organization
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Experience tracking budgets, expenditures, or program activities
- Comfort working with data, trackers, and basic reporting tools (Excel or similar)
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills across multiple teams
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams including program, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RM&E), and administration
- Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel to field locations as required
Compensation
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits vary based on the local requirements and best practices in the country where the position is based, but all employees are provided with comprehensive medical coverage, retirement savings contributions and/or pension plan matches, and paid time off.
The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
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.
Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.
