Organization Profile:
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 800 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 20,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.
Position Overview:
This position is the leader of the country management team. The Country Director is responsible for country staff in strategic and tactical execution of implementation, coordination, development, expansion, monitoring and evaluation of current and prospective work. The position will report directly to the Associate Director of Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assume overall management, development and implementation activities of all programs and country administrative responsibilities
Direct the Country Management Team and supervise appropriate staff, providing the necessary support and assistance to ensure that program activities are carried out in compliance with headquarter requirements and in a timely manner with attention to quality
Conduct regular staff meetings, asses organizational progress, communicate updates and developments as needed,
Regularly monitor for accountability, keep track of organizational and management performance and take appropriate action/steps to improve program standards and expand the impact of the organization
Communicate all program-related activities, issues, and updates to the Associate Director Africa and/or headquarters as appropriate and seek approval for budget activities and any related program developments
Oversee the recruitment and training of staff, developing a culture for results, transparency, accountability
In conjunction with HR, write terms of agreement for consultants and oversee their work
Conduct staff appraisals and identify and ensure support for staff capacity building needs
Visit project sites as needed to supervise the site and organize discussions with the school management team and local authorities. Gather feedback and ensure that they deliver on their portion of the challenge grant and on all terms of agreement with Room to Read.
Oversee organizational and logistical support of program related activities
Oversee annual Planning and Budgeting process, monitoring and evaluation projects
Develop ideas that address organizational priorities and conduct strategic and operational planning
Lead and participate in fund raising and strategic marketing and communication activities as may be needed
Work with relevant in-country and Global Office staff to strengthen and improve program impact and sustainability.
Work with the Finance/Admin Manager to manage the organization’s legal compliance in Tanzania
Participate in any other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Represent Room to Read to external parties in country
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
Related B.S/B.A. or equivalent degree, master’s degree preferred
A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the related field
Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools
Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and program development skills
Ability to travel frequently to regions/districts throughout Tanzania and internationally
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Proven track record of achieving results
Strong leadership skills
Strong organization and people management skills
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Legally eligible to work in Tanzania; no sponsorship provided
Preferred:
Advanced degree in a related field, ie. education, development
Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position
Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives
General management experience
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits including 13th month bonus, provident fund, medical allowance and check-up, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. 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.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “[Country Director TZ ]” in the subject line, to tz.hiring@roomtoread.org or send by post to Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
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.
Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.
We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 800 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 20,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.
Position Overview:
This position is the leader of the country management team. The Country Director is responsible for country staff in strategic and tactical execution of implementation, coordination, development, expansion, monitoring and evaluation of current and prospective work. The position will report directly to the Associate Director of Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assume overall management, development and implementation activities of all programs and country administrative responsibilities
Direct the Country Management Team and supervise appropriate staff, providing the necessary support and assistance to ensure that program activities are carried out in compliance with headquarter requirements and in a timely manner with attention to quality
Conduct regular staff meetings, asses organizational progress, communicate updates and developments as needed,
Regularly monitor for accountability, keep track of organizational and management performance and take appropriate action/steps to improve program standards and expand the impact of the organization
Communicate all program-related activities, issues, and updates to the Associate Director Africa and/or headquarters as appropriate and seek approval for budget activities and any related program developments
Oversee the recruitment and training of staff, developing a culture for results, transparency, accountability
In conjunction with HR, write terms of agreement for consultants and oversee their work
Conduct staff appraisals and identify and ensure support for staff capacity building needs
Visit project sites as needed to supervise the site and organize discussions with the school management team and local authorities. Gather feedback and ensure that they deliver on their portion of the challenge grant and on all terms of agreement with Room to Read.
Oversee organizational and logistical support of program related activities
Oversee annual Planning and Budgeting process, monitoring and evaluation projects
Develop ideas that address organizational priorities and conduct strategic and operational planning
Lead and participate in fund raising and strategic marketing and communication activities as may be needed
Work with relevant in-country and Global Office staff to strengthen and improve program impact and sustainability.
Work with the Finance/Admin Manager to manage the organization’s legal compliance in Tanzania
Participate in any other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Represent Room to Read to external parties in country
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
Related B.S/B.A. or equivalent degree, master’s degree preferred
A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the related field
Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools
Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and program development skills
Ability to travel frequently to regions/districts throughout Tanzania and internationally
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Proven track record of achieving results
Strong leadership skills
Strong organization and people management skills
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Legally eligible to work in Tanzania; no sponsorship provided
Preferred:
Advanced degree in a related field, ie. education, development
Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position
Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives
General management experience
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits including 13th month bonus, provident fund, medical allowance and check-up, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. 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.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “[Country Director TZ ]” in the subject line, to tz.hiring@roomtoread.org or send by post to Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
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.
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