Project Coordinator – Philippines Literacy Project

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R-03269

World Change Starts with Educated Children® 

World Change Starts with Educated Children®

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Scope of Work 

Project Coordinator – Philippines Literacy Project 

Manila, Philippines 

Dates: June 15, 2026 to June 15, 2027 

Background & Rationale 

Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that enables them to reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world. To achieve this vision, Room to Read is committed to the ongoing improvement of our programs by building on the latest research and our practical experiences in the field of literacy. This currently takes place through our work in 16 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean where Room to Read works with schools and communities.

As part of this goal, Room to Read is embarking on a new literacy project in the Philippines. The Philippines literacy project will finalize new titles, started in 2025, for print and distribution, as well as pilot Room to Read’s first community library program. The program will run through 2027 and may be extended, depending on funding availability.

Scope of Work and Timeline 

The Project Coordinator supports the delivery of Room to Read’s Philippines literacy project by managing day-to-day coordination, logistics, and vendor engagement. Working closely with the Project Manager (PM) and Technical Lead, this role ensures that book development, printing, distribution, and library activities are executed on time and with strong operational oversight.

*Exact activities, timelines, and deliverables may be adjusted as needed.

Book Finalization and Printing  

Q3 and Q4 

Support Technical Lead to finalize 12 new titles, including:

• Communicating with publishers on PM-related tasks, including collecting final deliverables, preparing invoices, etc.

• Supporting field testing, including logistical prep

• Reviewing expense reports for field testing and other meetings, and working with global PM to process

End of 2026 and Q1 2027 

Support printing and distribution, including:

• Collecting at least 3 quotes from local printers

• Assisting in creation of distribution plan with Technical Lead

• Overseeing distribution and shipping, ensuring all packages

Library Program Coordination  (Ongoing)

Support creation of library plans, including workplan and budgets.

Support logistical work for library establishment, including:

• Procurement of materials, books, furniture for libraries

• Support training workshops, including logistical prep

• Reviewing expense reports for training workshops and other meetings, and working with global PM to process

• Liaise with partner institutions of Room to Read's library establishment program including but not limited to DepEd, National Library of the Philippines, Local Government Units, and other agencies and NGOs that are part of the local library ecosystem.

Qualifications  

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, operations, or program support

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and logistics simultaneously

• Experience coordinating vendors, procurement, or service providers

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, expense tracking, or financial documentation

• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English along with ability to communicate with external partners and stakeholders

• High attention to detail and follow-through in operational and administrative tasks

Terms of Contract  

The contracted amount will be a fixed fee of $650 USD per month, for a total payment of $7800. In addition, Coordinator will be reimbursed for pre-approved costs for the workshops, trainings, and field testing up to $2,000 USD. Contract extension into 2027 to be discussed at the end of 2026.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications apply.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

About Room to Read:   

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®,

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

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