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Girls’ Education Program- Program Officer (Sri Lanka)


Employer:
Industry: Education and Teaching, Public Sector
Location: Sri Lanka

World Change Starts with Educated Children. Here at Room to Read, we believe there is no better investment than a child’s education. If you are as passionate as we are, we invite you to explore a career with Room to Read. Room to Read — Sri Lanka is an INGO registered with the Ministry of Social Services (Reg.No. FL-103204) and works in liaison with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Child Development & Women’s Empowerment Ministry of Social Services and Social Welfare. We provide educational opportunities through two main programs namely Literacy and Girls Education. For more information visit www.roomtoread.org

Vacancy Announcement

Girls’ Education Program- Program Officer (Based In Anuradhapura And Travel To The Project Areas)

Position Overview:

The Girls’ Education Program (GEP), Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for carrying out all the Girls’ Education Program activities in Anuradhapura including planning, organizing, monitoring and reporting. This position will involve regular visits to GEP schools, community in all project locations in Anuradhapura. The GEP, PO will directly report to the Field Manager while overseeing Program Associates (PAs) in GEP, Anuradhapura.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Technical and Operational Support on Implementation of GEP in Anuradhapura
• Direct and guide PA’s to initiate effective and efficient GEP activities.
• Review and contextualize worldwide GEP content modules and professional learning materials for Sri Lanka.
• Cultivate and maintain good relationship with government and other organizations
• Ensure proper reporting, record keeping and submitting monthly/ quarterly/ donor reports in timely manner.
• Maintenance of financial control and monitor budget on a monthly basis.

Qualification and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent in a related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience in a reputed organization related to social work/ community development
• Has a good working knowledge in Project management and budgeting.
• Good command of English (written, oral)
• Demonstrated ability in organizing and facilitating groups.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. Benefits including health, accident and provident fund are also provided. Additional benefits include a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Should you meet up with our expectations, please forward your detailed CV Together with the names & contact details of 03 non-related referees Within 10 days of the date of this advertisement.

(Please mention the post applied on the subject line of the e mail.)

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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