Terms of Reference (ToR)
Hiring Enumerators

Background

Room to Read founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 39 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 192,000 communities, with additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom. Room to Read aims to reach 40 million children by 2025.Room to Read Bangladesh is committed to evaluating its Literacy and Girls’ Education programs through comprehensive assessments and evaluations in its implementation areas. In Bangladesh since 2009, Room to Read now works in Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Natore, Moulvibazar, Narail, Jalokhati, Habiganj and Jamalpur district. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

Our ‘Literacy Portfolio’ transforms Primary schools to enable children to become independent readers and lifelong learners. We build capacity of teachers, create quality storybooks, and establish classroom libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school or home. We partner with local communities, government and the publishing industry to implement innovative models that help children succeed in school and develop a love of reading.

Our ‘Girls’ Education Portfolio’ equips girls with the skills to succeed in Secondary school and make key life decisions. We prepare girls to make positive changes by providing life-skills education, psychosocial and peer support while engaging family and community. Our program supports young people to build knowledge and skills to cocreate a gender-equal world. We also support Government and donors to deliver similar programs through their education system.

We are currently seeking a large number of motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as Data Collectors for our upcoming research projects.

Scope of work:

Room to Read is currently implementing programs in nine districts of Bangladesh to improve early grade reading skills and foster positive reading habits among children. To understand the current situation, assess program improvements, and test appropriate interventions and concepts, Room to Read periodically collects data from teachers, headteachers, government officials, and children across its implementation areas.

To support these activities, Room to Read intends to enlist a pool of data collectors who will be considered for engagement in various assessments and studies. Once selected, data collectors will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities

  1. Data Collection Execution
    • Conduct field data collection using both digital tools (e.g., SurveyCTO) and paper-based instruments, as appropriate to the study context.
  2. Classroom Observations
    • Observe classroom environments and teaching practices to document instructional methods, student engagement levels, and overall learning conditions.
    • Use structured observation tools to ensure consistency and reliability in data capture.
  3. Teacher Interviews
    • Conduct in-depth interviews with Bangla teachers to gather insights on:
      • Instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches.
      • Professional development and training experiences.
      • Classroom challenges and support needs.
      • Perceptions of Learning Facilitator (LF)-led and Head Teacher (HT)-led coaching models.
  4. Headteacher Interviews
    • Interview Headteachers to explore their:
      • Roles and responsibilities in coaching and instructional leadership.
      • Experiences and perceptions of the coaching process.
      • Challenges encountered in fulfilling coaching duties.
  5. Background Data Collection
    • Collect supplementary background information as required by the study design, including school profiles, teacher demographics, and contextual factors.
  6. Data Quality and Ethics
    • Ensure all data collected is accurate, complete, and reliable.
    • Uphold the confidentiality and rights of all respondents throughout the data collection process.
  7. Data Management
    • Perform timely data entry and upload to the designated server or database.
    • Verify data for completeness and consistency before submission.
  8. Adherence to Schedule and Compliance
    • Follow the established data collection timeline and meet all deadlines.
    • Ensure all data collection activities adhere strictly to the study protocols and ethical guidelines.
    • Adjust fieldwork plans as needed in coordination with the supervisor to address unforeseen challenges.
  9. Communication and Reporting
    • Maintain regular communication with the assigned supervisor to provide updates on progress and field conditions.
    • Promptly report any issues, risks, or deviations from the plan to the RM&E focal person as per protocol.

Fieldwork and Compliance:

  • Travel to assigned district/s for data collection.
  • Approach respondents respectfully, explain study objectives, and obtain informed consent before data collection.
  • Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of all participant information.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized and reputable institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with academic backgrounds in Education, Educational Research, Social Sciences, Statistics, Anthropology, or related disciplines.
  • Extensive experience in observing Bangla language classes and evaluating classroom instruction, with a focus on pedagogical quality and student engagement.
  • Proven experience working with primary school teachers is Essential, including collaboration on instructional practices and classroom support.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth interviews with teachers, capturing qualitative insights into teaching methodologies and challenges.
  • Experience in conducting structured interviews with head teachers, focusing on school leadership, management, and instructional oversight.
  • Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools for data collection, particularly tablets and smartphones, with familiarity in relevant software or applications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders in educational settings.
  • Willingness and capacity to travel extensively across districts, often on short notice, to support fieldwork and data collection activities.
  • Prior experience working with Room to Read will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Deliverables

  • Attend and actively participate in all training sessions and pre-field orientations specific to the coaching transition study.
  • Accurately administer all required data collection tools such as: Head teachers, teacher and Literacy Facilitator interviews, Classroom observation checklists, Coaching session observation forms.
  •  Submit all completed tools (paper-based or digital) to the supervisor/team leader at the end of each working day.
  •  Ensure timely syncing and secure transfer of data to the central system for real time data collection on daily basis.
  • Return all logistics (e.g. tablets, chargers, questionnaires, etc.) to the designated authority upon completion of data collection activities.

Remuneration and benefits:

Room to Read will provide a competitive package to the assigned data collectors, which includes daily allowance, transportation, and coverage for meals and accommodation costs (as applicable), all based on the available assessment budget and Room to Read’s payment policy.

VAT and tax will be deducted from payments in accordance with relevant government laws.

Policy adherence:

All assigned data collectors must adhere to ethical guidelines along with guidance provided during the training and must comply with Room to Read’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy and Child Protection Policy (CPP).

Standard Agreement

  • The data collector must have to sign a standard agreement with RtR Bangladesh apart from signing this ToR.
  • After joining, if any of the data collectors leave the job in the middle of data collection, he/she will not receive any money.
  • If it is found that any of the data collectors manipulates data, he/she will not receive any money and Room to Read preserves the right to terminate him/her at any time.
  • If any of the data collectors violate the rules of data collection and Child Safety Policy, he/she will be blacklisted and will NOT receive an offer for any job in Room to Read in future.

Reporting and Key Contact:

  • RM&Es of Room to Read Bangladesh will be the key contact person, and the data collector will report to him as per the agreed responsibilities, deliverables and timetable stated above.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Registration (if you already registered then follow from step 2)

  • Go to https://175.29.125.131/dc/reg.php
  • Fill out the fields with your Name and Email ID.
  • Click on SIGN UP.
  • A temporary password will be sent to your email.
  • Check your email and use the password to sign in.

Step 2: Login In

  • Go to https://175.29.125.131/dc/
  • Enter your Email and Password that sent to your email. You can change alter successfully sign in.
  • Click on SIGN IN.

Step 3: Complete Profile

  • After signing in, click on Profile.
  • Fill in your information and click Save (A).

Step 4: Complete Other Parts

  • Scroll down and complete Part B, then click Save (B).
  • Scroll down and complete Part C, then click Save (C).
  • Scroll down and complete Part D, then click Save (D).
  • Scroll down and complete Part E, then click Save (E).

Step 5: Upload Documents (Part F)

  •  Click Browse/Choose File and select your CV, then click Upload CV.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and select your Photo, then click Upload Photo.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and select your NID, then click Upload NID.

Step 6: Submit Application (Part G)

  • Scroll down or from the top menu bar, click Apply.
  • You should receive a message: "Congratulations! You have successfully submitted your application."

Step 7: Record of Application

  • Go to Applied History.
  • Click Print/Download to keep a record of your application.

Last date of Application: Friday 18 September 2026.

Communication:

All enquiries to be directed to ‘Prodip Das, Officer- Research, Monitoring and Evaluation’ by email to [email protected]. This is an electronic enlistment process; interested individual MUST register above mentioned steps.

Room to Read Bangladesh management reserves the right to accept or reject part/whole of any or all of the applications without disclosing any reason whatsoever.