Organization Profile

• 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 in 29 countries. As a leading implementer, we nurture these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child.

• Our ‘Literacy Portfolio’ supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that enable children to become independent readers.

• Our ‘Gender Equality Portfolio’ supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking.

• 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.bd.

• Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read is implementing education support Programs in low-income and remote communities in Natore, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail and Jhalokathi districts. Till 2024, we have supported the education of more than 2.4 million children in Primary and 3.1 million girls in Secondary schools in various capacities. We are proud to have worked with DPE, NCTB, NAPE, DSHE, a2i as well as national radio and TV in executing scalable and systemic initiatives to eradicate illiteracy and embed life-skills.

Position Overview:

• The Admin Manager will lead and oversee all administrative, legal, procurement, and operational functions of Room to Read Bangladesh. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with government regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies, while maintaining efficient office operations and supporting program delivery nationwide. The Admin Manager will report directly to the Program Operations Director and supervise a team of procurement, administrative, and IT personnel, ensuring smooth coordination across country office and field offices. This role will also be responsible to coordinate with Country Director directly for any administrative or operational support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Legal & Government Liaison

  • Prepare FD6, FD2 forms and take necessary initiatives to secure NGOAB approval for fund clearance before project implementation begins.

  • Manage work permits and security clearances from the Ministry of Home Affairs, including coordination of police verification by the Special Branch for international staff.