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KEY: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.
Position Overview:
The Program Assistant (PA) will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Project Sampoorna at the district levels as well as will render technical support to the state team on the gender mainstreaming initiative of the organization. The position involves close coordination with government stakeholders, partner NGOs, schools, and communities. The Program Assistant will support partnership management, organize events and capacity-building workshops and teacher training, identify and mentor local champions, and ensure timely documentation and reporting of activities. The role requires extensive field engagement, relationship management, and strong organizational skills. The position will report to the Program Officer. The position will also work closely with the other State teams as and when needed.
Responsibilities:
Partnership & Program Management:




- Build and maintain strong partnerships with NGOs, CBOs, and local institutions involved in Project Sampoorna's implementation.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly program progress reports, case studies, and success stories.
- Maintain systematic documentation of meetings, events, and field visits.
- With the Support of the Program Officer, ensure the implementation of the Sampoorna activities in the implementation districts.
- Provide technical oversight to the Block level and cluster level Govt officials.
- Identify areas of improvement and learning in their capabilities and plan capacity-building activities in discussion with State Team.

Curriculum Development and Training/ Event Management:
- Plan and organize offline/online workshops, consultations and meetings with partners, teachers and government officials.
- Manage logistics including invitations, venues, materials, and documentation, briefs, p

📌 Assistant, Gender Equality Portfolio (Jharkhand)
🏢 Room to Read
📍 Jharkhand