Scope of Work
Consultancy: Project Coordinator – Philippines Literacy Project
Manila, Philippines
Updated May 2026
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
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
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
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
- Support creation of library plans, including workplan and budgets.
- Liaise with partner institutions of RtR’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.
- 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
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 / month for June– June 2026, for a total payment of $7,880. Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications apply to mary.weise@roomtoread.org