Position Overview:
The Reading Room Program Associate will assist and report to the Reading Room Program Officer. S/he will provide logistical and organizational assistance to the Reading Room Programme Officer in implementing the library program. Primary responsibilities will include procuring, organizing and preparing books for distribution to Room to Read libraries. Additional duties towards fulfilling objectives of the library program will be determined as needed.
Job profile:
* Assist in implementation of the application and selection process of Girls’ Education Programme Scholarship Girls
* Assist in preparation of detailed cost estimation of scholarships and monthly expense reports
* Participate in training and supervising of the local management committees
* Assist in organizing and coordinating award ceremonies, extra curricular activities and distribution of scholarship materials to the girls
* Conduct meetings with scholarship girls to monitor their progress, inspire them towards academic success, and help deal with issues as they arise
* Assist in gathering statistics (attendance, grades, dropout rate, etc) and information for the girls’ scholarship yearbook on an annual basis.
Personal & Skill Profile:
1. A/Diploma in relevant filed
2. Minimum of three years of experience in relevant field
3. Good verbal and written communication skills in local languages. (Sinhala, Tamil and English)
4. Ability to travel frequently and spend up to several weeks at a time in rural areas.
5. Demonstrated commitment to social change
6. Experience working with youth or children in a formal or non-formal educational setting
Compensation: The salary range for the above positions will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. EPF, ETF, health and accident insurance as well as eligibility to participate in Room to Read’s performance bonus program are also provided. The non-money compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.
Application Procedure: Please email your cover letter and CV together with names of three non-related referees, indicating the post applied for on the top left side of the envelope or subject line of the email to:
Human Resources & Administration Officer,
Room to Read Sri Lanka,
No. 14, 36th Lane,
Colombo 6
Email: vacancy.rtrsl@gmail.com
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