1. Program Manager / 2. Social Mobilizers

Job posted on February 17, 2026

Apply before: February 26, 2026

Vacancy Announcement

ROOM TO READ IN NEPAL

Room to Read was founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life skills that promote gender equality. We nurture these essential skills in children by training and coaching educators, creating quality learning materials and spaces, strengthening education systems, and delivering programs directly and with partners – all while honoring the dignity of every child. Committed to accelerating learning outcomes for more children, more quickly, we have benefited more than 52 million children across 29 countries. Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Visit us at www.roomtoread.org.

PEACE- NEPAL

Peace Nepal Kapilvastu, registered with the District Administration Office (DAO) Kapilvastu and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) in 1998, is a non-profit, child-focused organization established by a team of young NGO professionals committed to sustainable development across the country. Visit us at www.peacenepal.org

Peace Nepal has been implementing the Room to Read–funded Improving Primary School Children's Literacy and Girls Education and Gender Equality in School Education in 10 districts of Nepal in selected schools of Kapilvastu district. The primary goals of these projects are:

1. to help children become independent and proficient readers, and
2. to ensure girls complete secondary education and develop the confidence and ability to make informed life decisions.

To achieve these goals, Peace Nepal works closely with children, teachers, SMCs, PTAs, parents, local governments, and other key stakeholders. Peace Nepal is now seeking qualified and dynamic full-time staff for the following position:

1. Position: Program Manager- 1 Position 

Report to: PNGO Board Chair or Executive Director

Overview of Positions: The Program Manager (PM) leads the overall program related to literacy and Girls’ Education program in the district with close coordination of the Room to Read office. The key role of Program Manager, is  to make primary school children independent readers by improving their literacy skills and reading habit, b) ensuring that girls complete at least secondary school and equipped with life skills by overcoming barriers that they face at family, community and school and c) Coordinate with local governments to develop strategic partnership for successful implementation of annual planned activities in line with country strategy of Room to Read. 

S/he need to supervise the staff under him/her and will involve in frequent travel to program sites as well as mobilizing and regular interaction with all staffs. This position serves as the main point of contact for Room to Read, the local governments and other stakeholders

JD Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aRid5edeoucvYtg9zppsQ99VxrB5AeKV/view?usp=drive_link

2. Position:  Social Mobilizers (Few-Female Only) - RE-Advertisement

Report to: GEP Officer

Overview of Positions: The Social Mobilizer, Girls’ Education Program (SM) will be responsible for overseeing Girls’ Education Program Participants (GEPP), program schools, parents, local-level government, and other relevant stakeholders. This position supports GEPP to continue school and learn life skills through Life Skills (LS) and Group Mentoring sessions. SM also ensures that GEPP stays in school longer by regularly tracking GEPP records to identify and 1 mitigate risks that can result in dropouts. This position will report to the Officer, Girls’ Education Program (GEPO) in their respective clusters. This is a field-based position working in GEP clusters with visits to Partner NGO offices as and when required. S/he needs to supervise the staff under him/her and will involve in frequent travel to program sites as well as mobilizing and regular interaction with all staffs. This position serves as the main point of contact for Room to Read, the local governments and other stakeholders

(Applicants who have already applied for this position announced on January 04, 2026, do not need to apply again)

JD Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/181fNbx6p3sxltzTvf8_tOPNCAnRqpDgW/view?usp=drive_link

Application Procedures:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the application form https://forms.gle/SqXjhmGCfMCA2WRc9 by February 26, 2026. Applicants must also upload a Cover Letter describing their relevant experience and motivation for the position, along with an updated CV and copy of their Citizenship certificate. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered. All applications must be submitted through the above-mentioned link.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for the further process. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.