Room to Read Looking
for Talent
Room to Read is an international educational non-governmental organization (NGO) that partners with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by implementing literacy projects, establishing school libraries, creating local language children’s literature, constructing schools and providing educational support to girls.
Through the opportunities that only education can provide, we
strive to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.
Room to Read Tanzania would like to employ people in the following vacant positions:
Program Director
Qualifications Required:
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Master degree
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A minimum of seven years of professional experience
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Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including
teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools
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Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and program development
skills
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Ability to travel frequently to provinces throughout [country]
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
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Proven track record of achieving results Preferred:
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Advanced degree in a related field, i.e. education, development
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Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
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Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators
and government officials
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Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks
as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position
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Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy
initiatives
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Qualifications Required:
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A Bachelors’ Degree is a minimum requirement for the position
but a candidate with an Honours’/ a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification
in the relevant field stands a good chance.
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Candidates with at least 3 years’ experience in project
monitoring and evaluation / research are encouraged to apply.
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This position will require significant knowledge of research /
program evaluation and monitoring as well as training and project management
skills.
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The incumbent must be computer literate and must have a valid
Driver’s License.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and
Kiswahili
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Willingness to travel frequently to schools in order to monitor
the program.
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Prior experience of living and/or working in rural areas will be
a definite advantage.
Literacy Program Manager - (LIPO)
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A Bachelor’s in Education with backed by at least 3 years
relevant teaching.
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Working with learners, schools, teachers, administrators and
government officials as well as managing people.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and
Kiswahili
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Willingness to travel frequently to schools in order to monitor
the program.
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Prior experience of living and/or working in rural areas will be
a definite advantage.
For detailed job description go to www.roomtoread.org
Application Procedure:
Email your CVs to Africa.hiring@roomtoread.org or submit your Application letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
The Country Director
Room to Read Tanzania
P.O. BOX 105459
Dar Es Salaam
Room to Read Tanzania
P.O. BOX 105459
Dar Es Salaam
Due to the high volume of applicant response, only successful applicants will receive response from Room to Read.
Last date for applications: 19 May 2012
