Literacy Instruction Associate (Urdu)

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum Development, or a related field.

Experience: 5–7 years of experience in literacy and education programs in Pakistan, preferably at the primary level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of a Grade 1 literacy instruction package in Urdu including student books and teacher guides.
• Facilitate the formation and management of a Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) composed of literacy and education experts.
• Assist the CDC in development and adaptation of literacy instructional materials and training modules to align with the Pakistani curriculum and multilingual context.
• Ensure timely development of student and teacher materials.
• Oversee the review and adaptation of training and coaching tools for effective delivery at scale.
• Support the development of student progress tracking and assessment tools.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Room to Read, government education departments, and other stakeholders for literacy program coordination.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and deliverables; lead documentation, reporting, and donor updates.
• Assist with logistical coordination for workshops, including identifying venues, arranging for transportation, etc.
• Contribute to sustainability planning and scaling strategies in collaboration with government partners.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in managing curriculum development and instructional design projects.
• Strong understanding of Pakistan’s education system, including provincial curriculum variations.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and engaging with government education departments.
• Familiarity with child-centered pedagogy, phonics instruction, and formative assessment practices.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Urdu; knowledge of regional languages will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel across project locations in Pakistan.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and collaborative team environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including field staff and policymakers.
• Excellent facilitation and capacity-building skills.

Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person