Sector: Private / Development Sector
Number of Positions: 01

READ Foundation is inviting applications from motivated and experienced professionals for the position of Learning and Development Officer (Islamic Studies).

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing educational materials, designing training programs, and implementing professional development activities to improve teaching quality and support educational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop educational resource materials, including daily lesson plans, assessments, test/question banks, training manuals, CPD modules, audio-visual content, concept notes, frameworks, and technical reports.

• Review curriculum, syllabus, textbooks, and teaching-learning materials related to Islamic Studies.

• Coordinate with regional MRCs for textbook review activities.

• Plan, organize, and facilitate face-to-face training, cluster workshops, and on-the-job support for teachers.

• Conduct follow-up visits and meetings with stakeholders in READ Foundation schools.

• Plan, conduct, and analyze training needs assessments, focus group discussions, and interviews.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

• Coordinate with major stakeholders, including publishers, schools, and regional teams.

• Collaborate with staff and management to produce research, collect data, and prepare reports and briefings.

• Document and share success stories, case studies, and best practices.

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Important: This position requires approximately 60–70% field travel.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

• Experience in developing and reviewing training manuals, modules, and teaching-learning materials.

Required Skills

• Strong command of Islamic Studies and knowledge of SLO-based teaching and assessment.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Urdu.

• Good computer skills, especially MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work in diverse teams.

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel extensively to field sites and work under pressure.

Important Notes

• READ Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and tests.

• Employees of the organization can apply through the proper channel.

• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview or test.

• READ Foundation reserves the right to stop or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

🔎 Source: Official Careers Portal

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