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.

No. of Positions: 1

SKILLS AND 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Note
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. ITA has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, violation of safeguarding, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your updated Resume along with the Cover Letter clearly stating the position name, your current and expected salary. Applications can be sent via email to [email protected] or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 1-A Canal Park, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan.