Job Description
MANAGER, GIRLS EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAM
01 POSITION - BASED IN COLOMBO
POSITION OVERVIEW
The GEP Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring the technical quality of Room to Read Sri Lanka's Gender Equality and Girls' Education Program (GEGP) across both direct and accelerated implementation modes. The Manager leads the development of partnerships and ensures alignment with Vision 2025 and the country strategy. The role requires building capacity within the Government and other partners, coordinating with the Country Office to implement the GEP’s priorities and to deliver high-quality program content that advances gender transformative outcomes for girls.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Management, Contextualization, Training and Coordination: Develop, design and lead gender transformative interventions that are scalable and designed for integration into the country education system, across both direct and accelerated delivery modes.
- Lead government and partner coordination to ensure alignment of the GEP with national education policies and gender equality targets; build and maintain relationships with key government officials and NGO partners.
- Review and refine program content, including curriculum materials, teacher training modules, monitoring tools, and learning assessments to ensure fidelity to the GEP framework and local relevance.
- Build the capacity of the GEP team and partner staff through supervision, mentorship, and targeted professional development; coordinate with the PDTA team to deliver training and technical assistance.
- Provide regular oversight of the country portfolio and ensure progress toward program milestones; track deliverables, budgets, and donor reporting requirements.
- Travel to field sites and schools to monitor implementation, provide on-site technical assistance, and collect data to inform program adjustments.
- Planning, Reporting, and Documentation: Develop and maintain program plans, budgets, and implementation schedules; prepare donor reports and internal updates; ensure documentation and knowledge management across the GEP.
- Government Coordination and External Networking: Develop and implement a mechanism for coordinating with field leadership, POD, and government counterparts to strengthen relationships and ensure alignment with national priorities; participate in advocacy and communications to advance program goals.
- Qualifications Required: Masters degree in a related field of study; minimum 7 years of relevant experience in gender equality, girls education, or related programming; strong knowledge of program management, monitoring and evaluation; excellent written and spoken English; ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders; strong planning, supervision, and leadership skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
- Preferred: Significant experience working in Sri Lanka with government agencies, schools, teachers, youth workers, and NGOs; experience in a non-governmental organization; ability to design, implement and evaluate networked programs; strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also: Have high energy levels, comfortable performing multifaceted tasks; possess superior interpersonal abilities and ability to engage with diverse personalities; be calm under pressure; have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; be resourceful and well-organized; have the ability to establish credibility and be decisive; be results-driven and able to work with limited supervision.
- The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired; benefits include health insurance, provident fund, and other company policies; relocation or local allowances may apply; opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-driven organization.
- Background checks and other requirements: Background checks will include verification of employment history and criminal records; only shortlisted candidates will be notified; Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer.