Room to Read Cambodia (RtR)
Closing Date:Jul 26, 2010
Job Description
Room to Read is a non-profit international organization whose purpose and goal are to mandatorily provide education opportunity for under-privileged children in the world including Cambodia in the believe that “World Change Starts with Educated Children” and that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.
Room to Read Cambodia is seeking qualified Cambodia n nationals to fill the following positions:
1. Literacy Program Officer (LPO): 1 position based in Field Office – Siem Reap
2. Literacy Program Associate (LPA): 1 position based in Field Office – Siem Reap -- Literacy Program Officer -- Managing, implementing, and achieving RtR-Kh Reading Program (RP) in target provinces. The position requires LPO to coordinate and carryout all activities of Literacy, including surveying and selection of project sites for implementation, teacher training activities, coaching, demonstrating and supporting to classroom’s teachers; monitoring & supervision and evaluation; and project reporting.
She/he will take initiatives and support Literacy Coordinator to improve RP program interventions including develop/innovate training contents, materials and adopt work approaches to meet with the needs and quality assurance; improve capacity building to program partners, strengthen coordination and collaboration with education officials.
LPO will report to Provincial Manager and technically report to Literacy Coordinator.
-- Literacy Program Associate --
Assist the Literacy Program Officer (LPO) in implementing the Reading Program
S/he will participate in conducting training; coaching, demonstrating and supporting to classroom’s teachers; monitoring & supervision; provide logistical and organizational assistance to the LPO
This position required extensive travels to work with teachers in remote rural schools
The responsibilities will also include monitoring, procuring, organizing logistics for trainings/meetings and preparing books, furniture, and other materials for distribution to RtR’s target schools
LPA will report to the Literacy Program Officer
Jobs Requirement
- Literacy Program Officer
Bachelor or Master degree in Education Development, Pedagogy, Khmer Literature, Social Sciences, or related fields
A minimum of five – eight years professional experience in education sector, especially teaching at primary school
Good knowledge related to education development in Cambodia
Experience in teaching, developing and/or implementing literacy initiatives
Good knowledge in basic project management and budgeting
Work more effectively in problem solving and training/workshop facilitations
Experience in staff supervision, mentoring and coaching
Ability to travel frequently and work with teacher, librarian, and children in rural areas
Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Khmer. Computer literate: MS. Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Literacy Program Associate
Diploma to Bachelor degree in related fields (Teacher Training, Pedagogy, Education Development…etc)
A minimum of three - five years professional experience in education, especially early grades teaching at primary school
Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators, government officials and stakeholders
Experience teaching, developing and/or implementing literacy initiatives
Enjoy reading and working with children at community level
Ability to basically communicate in English. Computer literate: MS. Word, Excel, and Outlook
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates, please download detail Job Descriptions for above positions through website: www.bongthom.com/jobs or request from Room to Read Cambodia Office.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV with cover letter explaining suitability for the position to the HR/Admin Manager, Room to Read Cambodia , using the contact details below.
Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 26, 2010 and will not be returned. Only short- listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.
Contact Information
Contact Person:HR / Admin Manager, Room to Read Cambodia
Tel:023 881 161(office) / 023 881 171(fax)
Email: cambodia
roomtoread.org
Address:Room to Read Cambodia: #111, Street 566, Sangkat Boeung Kak 2, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh
Website:www.roomtoread.org
Tel:023 881 161(office) / 023 881 171(fax)
Email: cambodia
roomtoread.org
Address:Room to Read Cambodia: #111, Street 566, Sangkat Boeung Kak 2, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh
Website:www.roomtoread.org
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