Global Manager, Girls' Education & Gender Equality

Job Description

This position will also support the GEP team with facilitating the design and contextualization of n/ew curricula and program materials if appropriate. The Manager reports directly to the worldwide Associate Director of Girls’ Education who is based in Room to Read’s San Francisco Headquarters.

• Serve as technical GEP lead on Room to Read’s financial education for girls (FELS) project. This includes overseeing the technical implementation of gender-responsive programmatic content across multiple countries and participating in partner meetings and internal project planning calls and tasks.
• Lead the design and implementation of multimedia projects, including signature storybook characters and life skills videos embodying Room to Read’s gender-transformative life skills work.
• Support the implementation of new custom projects, including multimedia life skills projects focused on book publishing and videos.
• Under the leadership of the Sr. Director, GEP, assist with Room to Read’s efforts on strengthening gender inclusion in our organizational practices across departments.

• In partnership with the Program Operations department, support internal communication and collaboration processes to streamline global GEP team participation in strategic & technical conversations with Country Offices as needed.
• Under the Associate Director’s guidance, lead the complex process for updating and revising core GEP module content.
• Support the Associate Director in providing technical guidance, capacity building, and program monitoring for the Girls’ Education Program in Room to Read’s Tanzania country office, as needed. Potential for increased responsibility of supporting larger Africa portfolio as appropriate.
• Provide logistical and programmatic support to the GEP team on multiple areas, including hiring of external consultants, coordinating regular calls and meetings within the global GEP team, etc..
• Contribute to and complete other tasks and projects as a member of the larger PDTA departmental team, as needed.

• Manage existing, and support the creation of new, knowledge-sharing systems to facilitate communication and collaboration among all Room to Read country offices and programs globally.
• Manage regular collection of program best practices, innovations, and compelling case stories from across Room to Read country offices for external and internal sharing purposes.
• Organize regular internal communications (via email, newsletter, etc.) to provide the broader GEP team updates on strategic country and/or global GEP projects.
• Collaborate across Room to Read departments (Program Operations, Finance, Development, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, etc.) to support the Associate Director in routine program planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting processes, participating in regular global calls with other departments.

• Identify and support business development opportunities in collaboration with the global Development team as related to donor engagement, reporting, and proposal writing.
• Collaborate with Development & Communications department on organizing internal/external events highlighting aspects of our Girls’ Education & Gender Equality Programming, such as for International Women’s Day, International Day of the Girl Child, webinars, etc.

• In coordination with the Senior Director, GEP, provide support to thought leadership opportunities, including preparing presentations and writing op-eds, articles and other written pieces increasing Room to Read’s thought leadership on life skills, girls’ education and gender equality, in particularly with respect to financial literacy, and the link between book publishing, gender equality, and life skills.
• Identify and represent Room to Read in external conferences, roundtable discussions, coalitions and other fora advancing girls’ education, life skills and gender equality, when appropriate.
• Participate in internal Room to Read worldwide conferences, events, or subregional meetings to support countries’ programmatic needs.

• BA in a related field of study, e.g. gender equality, education, international relations, or related development sector;
• Strong management and organizational skills, and experience managing multiple projects at the same time;
• A minimum of 7-10 years of related professional experience in the international development field, with at least three years specifically on overseeing and managing programs in the field of gender equality, and/or education programs.
• Experience working with civil society, multi-lateral institutions in the field of girls’ education and-or gender equality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience delivering trainings as a lead trainer or technical coach and/or developing training materials
• Experience in program design and/or developing technical program content and curriculum, preferred
• Ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally if needed

• Master’s degree in a related field of study, e.g. gender equality, education, international relations, or related development sector
• Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following fields: climate change, positive masculinity, distance learning; positive youth development; girl-centered learning; book publishing; multimedia production; psychosocial wellbeing, social-emotional learning, financial literacy
• Experience managing projects and programs funded and implemented by a variety of bi-lateral, multi-lateral and private sector institutions
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, commuter benefits and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

Location(s)

Global Office - Main - San FranciscoGlobal Office - Remote - United States

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

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

To apply for this position please visit our job board. Select the Global Manager, Girls’ Education & Gender Equality role, click apply and complete the online application which will ask you to provide your resume, cover letter and some personal information. You will receive an email confirmation when your application has been received. Due to high applicant volume, we regret that we are not able to send personalized responses to all applicants. However, if you need technical assistance, please email hiring@roomtoread.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

About the Organization

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We are achieving this goal by providing support during the two most critical time periods in a child’s education: primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. Our Literacy Program trains and coaches teachers, creates quality books and curricular materials and establishes libraries filled with diverse children’s books in local languages that can be enjoyed at school or home. Our Girls’ Education Program helps girls build skills to succeed in secondary school and make key life decisions by providing life skills curriculum, opportunities for mentorship and peer support, and family and community engagement. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has reached 18 million children in 37,000 communities across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Grenada, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam and Zambia, and plans to benefit 40 million children by 2025. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.