Job Announcement         

(For Lao Nationals only) 

Application close: 29 April 2018 

Room to Read is an International Non-governmental Organization (INGO) that partners with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children’s literature, constructing schools, providing education to girls, establishing computer laboratories and assisting in programs designed to improve literacy amongst primary school students. We seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education empowers people to improve socio-economic conditions for their families, communities, countries, and future generation. Through the opportunities that only education can provide, we strive to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time. Our long-term goal is to help 15 million children to gain the lifelong gift of education. We are currently seeking committed and enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications and relevant experience to fill the following positions: 

Literacy Facilitator (LF) - 5 positions based in Champasack Province  

Position Overview 

The Literacy Facilitator (LF) is responsible for training, supporting and coaching teachers, librarians, and principals to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their literacy skills and habit of reading.  The LF will also be responsible for supporting schools in setting up and ensuring a highly functioning child friendly library and supporting Grade 1 and 2 teachers in implementing the literacy instruction program in their classrooms. The LF does not supervise any personnel and will directly report to the Literacy Program Officer (LPO). For the full TOR, please visit our website.  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor Degree in education / social sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in development projects, preferably in education 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to travel daily to target schools in agreed district  

Compensation & Benefits 

Room to Read Laos values our staff commitment and offers a professional working environment, competitive monthly salary and other fringe benefits such as 13th Monthly salary, AGL Premium 
Insurance for its staff and Medical Insurance for the family members, annual medical check-up, retirement funds, field allowance and relocation grants, telephone allowance etc.     

Application Procedure 

Please submit your application through our online recruiting system at the link below. You should include your updated resume/CV along with a cover letter that refers to the specific position you are applying for. 

https://www.roomtoread.org/about-us/careers/ 

And click See Current Vacancies  
 
OR https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/RoomToRead/job/Laos---Remote/Facilitator--Literacy-Programme_R-00590