Learning and Development Officer
(Islamic Studies)

Position Overview:

READ Foundation is inviting applications from motivated individuals with skills and experience in training and material development. Candidates should have a strong conceptual understanding of specific subjects in K-12 education. The selected individuals will be responsible for designing educational materials and implementing training activities aimed at the continuous professional development of in-service teaching staff, cluster-level professional development teams, and regional teams.

Location:

READ Foundation’s Head Office, Islamabad, Pakistan

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Educational Resource Materials i.e., Daily Lesson Plans, Assessments/Tests/Question Banks, Training Manuals, CPD Modules, audio-visual content, concept notes, frameworks, and technical reports.
• Review Curriculum, Syllabus, Textbooks, and teaching-learning materials in the relevant subjects.
• Coordinate with the regional MRCs for textbook review activities.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate face-to-face training, cluster workshops, and on-the-job support of teachers in 9 regions of READ Foundation.
• Conduct follow-up visits and meetings with major stakeholders in 624 READ Foundation schools.
• Plan, conduct, and analyse training needs assessments, focus group discussions, and interviews with participants of different training programmes.
• Communicate effectively with inter and intra-organizational partners for various activities of the core programmes.
• Coordinate with major stakeholders like publishers, schools, and regional teams.
• Collaborate with other staff, management, and members to produce research information, collect and analyse data, and produce reports and briefings.
• Document and share success stories, case studies, and best practices to showcase the programme's impact.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Note: This job requires 60–70% field travel.

Requirements:

Education:

At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 Years of Experience in training and material development in the relevant subject.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development & review of training manuals, modules, and teaching-learning materials.
• Advanced-level command of the relevant subject and in-depth knowledge of SLO-based teaching & assessment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, training, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Urdu.
• Good computer and IT skills, especially in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in diverse teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel extensively to field sites and work under pressure.

Note:

• READ Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, making hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and job requirements. Both female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for this job.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and test at READ Foundation HQs, Islamabad.
• Employees of the organization can apply through proper channel with NOC from the head of their department.
• No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in a test/interview.
• READ Foundation reserves the right to stop/abolish its recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.