Manager - Girls Education & Gender Equality Program
Project Management / Program Management
About the Employer
Job Description
MANAGER, GIRLS EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAM (GEP)
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 (GEP) across both direct and accelerated implementation models. The role ensures the GEP team is equipped to deliver high-quality program content aligned with Vision 2025 and the country strategy. The Manager leads the development of partnerships to integrate proven gender transformative interventions that address education at the community and school level and mainstream education within the national education system. Working closely with the Global Office (GO) and Sri Lanka Country Office, the Manager serves as the Country Office's technical lead, developing strategies that support Room to Read’s organizational goals and country priorities. The role is responsible for strengthening the capacity of the GEP team through training, coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing performance monitoring. The Manager also provides technical leadership to strengthen the GEP and ensures alignment with national priorities and Room to Read’s strategic objectives.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management, Contextualization, Training and Coordination
- Develop, design and lead gender-transforming interventions that are scalable and designed for integration into the country education system in both direct and accelerated models.
- Lead government collaboration to integrate and mainstream core elements of our girls’ education and gender equality portfolio into government school systems.
- Review and revise global Gender Equality learning materials and professional development resources for Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the regional GEP representative (PDTA team), and support the delivery of trainings and materials as needed.
- Provide technical input to the Country Office staff for ongoing design and delivery of content-based trainings and materials.
- Coordinate with the Global Office and PDTA teams to ensure alignment with global GEP standards and strategies.
- Lead capacity-building activities, including training of field-based staff and partners, and provide ongoing coaching and support.
- Support the GEP team to plan and execute program activities with appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
- Contribute to the development of integrated content and quality assurance processes for program implementation.
- Guide and support field staff to implement gender transformative approaches in schools and communities.
- Collaborate with other departments and partners to ensure alignment of GEP with broader Room to Read initiatives and country priorities.
- Represent Room to Read Sri Lanka in external meetings as required and build relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and education partners.
- Support the Country Manager and other senior staff in program decision-making and strategy development.
Planning, Reporting, and Documentation
- Develop department strategies and goals in consultation with the core GEP team and field leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate program activities, and prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donor reporting.
- Document learning and best practices and support the production of case studies, success stories, and program reviews.
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting for all GEP activities.
- Collaborate with the Communications Manager to capture and disseminate program results and impact.
- Maintain up-to-date program documentation, materials, and knowledge sharing platforms.
- Support grant management through tracking, reporting, and compliance with donor requirements.
Qualifications Required
- Master’s degree in a related field of study (e.g., education, social work, gender studies).
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role, with demonstrated experience in gender equality and girls’ education programs.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods, data analysis, and reporting.
- Proven ability to design and execute capacity-building activities, trainings, and professional development materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to travel frequently within Sri Lanka and occasionally internationally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common data tools; experience with Learning Management Systems is a plus.
- Experience in collaborating with government agencies and schools; ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Preferred
- Significant experience working in Sri Lanka with government agencies, government schools, teachers, youth workers, and school-going adolescents.
- Experience with mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building support to teachers and school staff.
- Experience with fast-paced, global or regional organizations and programs.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that achieve results.
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also
- Have high energy level, be comfortable performing multifaceted tasks in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Demonstrate superior interpersonal abilities, with the ability to work with diverse personalities and cultures.
- Be resourceful, organized, and able to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information and present clear summaries.
- Display strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be collaborative and able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Travel as required to meet program objectives and field visits as needed.
Compensation and How to Apply
The salary range for this position will be determined based on the experience of the candidate hired. Benefits including health, accident and provident fund are also provided. Interested candidates should forward their detailed CV together with the names & contact details of 2 non-related referees within 10 days to [email protected] (Please mention the post applied on the subject line).
“Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.”
Background check will include verification of employment history and criminal checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will be a definite disqualification.
