[Hiring] Consultant – Mongolia Education & Literacy Desk Review @Room to Read

Role Description

Room to Read is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct a desk review of Mongolia's education, literacy, and children's book publishing landscape. This short-term consultancy will inform Room to Read's assessment of future programming opportunities in Mongolia.

The consultant will:

• Review education policies, research, and national statistics related to early childhood and primary education.
• Analyze Mongolia's education system, teacher training, curriculum, literacy initiatives, and learning environment.
• Assess the children's book publishing ecosystem, including publishers, authors, illustrators, and library networks.
• Map key government, NGO, and development partners working in education and literacy.
• Conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Prepare a 10–15 page report, executive summary, and presentation highlighting findings and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education or a related field.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, policy analysis, or education sector assessments.
• Knowledge of early grade literacy, curriculum, teacher development, or children's publishing.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills in English.
• Understanding of gender-sensitive and inclusive research approaches.
• Experience working in Mongolia and/or current residence in Mongolia is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• 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.
• Consultancy period: August 24 – October 2, 2026.
• Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, along with three references, to [email protected] by August 14, 2026. Please include "Mongolia Desk Study" in the subject line.

Company Description

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change.

• Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction.
• Create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages.
• Establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home.
• Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality.
• We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world.
• Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system.
• To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.