About the Role

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) is seeking a highly motivated Literacy Instruction Associate to support the design, development, and implementation of high-quality Grade 1 literacy instructional materials in Urdu. This role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders, education experts, and field teams to strengthen literacy outcomes at scale.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum Development, or a related field

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in literacy or education programs

• Prior experience at the primary education level is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and instructional design

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and collaborative team environments

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and attention to detail

• Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, including field staff, education experts, and policymakers

• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills

• Strong understanding of national and provincial education systems

• Proven experience applying child-centered pedagogy and assessment practices

• Ability to lead teams and coordinate with government education departments

• Fluency in English and Urdu (knowledge of regional languages is an added advantage)

• Willingness to travel across Pakistan

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of a Grade 1 Urdu literacy instruction package, including student books and teacher guides

• Facilitate the formation and management of a Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) comprising literacy and education experts

• Support the CDC in adapting literacy materials and training modules aligned with the Pakistani curriculum and multilingual context

• Ensure the timely development of student and teacher learning materials

• Oversee the review and adaptation of training and coaching tools for large-scale implementation

• Support the development of student progress tracking and assessment tools

• Act as the primary liaison between Room to Read, government departments, and partner organizations

• Monitor project progress against timelines and deliverables

• Lead documentation, reporting, and donor updates

• Assist with logistical arrangements for workshops, including venue selection and transportation

• Contribute to sustainability planning and scaling strategies in collaboration with government partners

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit:

• Updated Resume

• Cover Letter clearly mentioning:

  • Position title

  • Current salary

  • Expected salary

Email: careers@itacec.org
Postal Address:
Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)
12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road,
Canal Park, Gulberg II, Lahore, Pakistan

Safeguarding Statement

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).