Associate, Quality Reading Material

Job Description

World Change Starts with Educated Children

Position Overview:

Associate, Quality Reading Material position will be based at New Delhi, Country Office and report directly to the National Program Coordinator, Quality Reading Material. Primarily an editorial role in local language children's literature, the position might require some travel and involves frequent interaction with authors, illustrators, publishers, printers, and officials.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Help organize and facilitate workshops for writers and illustrators to produce new children's books every year.
- Edit, and finalize manuscripts. Translate the manuscripts in English.
- Coordinate with translators, writers, illustrators, designers and other external and internal stakeholders to produce the books.
- Understand the technical aspects of book printing and publishing. Provide technical advice to Admin on the bidding and printing process of books/other material: issue requisition, undertake technical assessment, provide soft copies, proofread and approve errors, follow up with printer, check quality of printing, approve payments.
- Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read's (RtR's) Literacy program design.
- As part of the QRM team, assist in defining criteria for engaging, relevant, and culturally appropriate reading material for primary school grades to create ideal book lists for RTR libraries.
- Contribute to Gap Analysis (in all the languages of RtR operation) for determining the kind of reading materials available in the market (for purchase) or in schools and therefore identify the gap with respect to the ideal book list.
- Coordinate with Operations team to ensure distribution of all reading materials to project areas where these materials will be used.
- Coordinate with POD and Admin on Inventory Management of materials.
- Complete regular reporting documents (MIUs, Quarterly Reports, Forecasts, etc.) related to materials development procurement.
- Regularly communicate with Operations/ Administration/ Finance/ HR teams at the CO and State levels to ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
- Communicate with Global Office and other external stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to preparation of various reports, budget reviews, forecasts and documentation of good practices.
- Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization.
- As part of the QRM team, assist in defining criteria for engaging, relevant, and culturally appropriate reading material for primary school grades to create ideal book lists for RTR libraries.
- Contribute to Gap Analysis (in all the languages of RtR operation) for determining the kind of reading materials available in the market (for purchase) or in schools and therefore identify the gap with respect to the ideal book list.
- Coordinate with Operations team to ensure distribution of all reading materials to project areas where these materials will be used.
- Coordinate with POD and Admin on Inventory Management of material.
- Complete regular reporting documents (MIUs, Quarterly Reports, Forecasts, etc.) related to materials development procurement.
- Regularly communicate with Operations/ Administration/ Finance/ HR teams at the CO and State levels to ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
- Communicate with Global Office and other external stakeholders as needed.
- Facilitate and contribute to the development of Grade 1 and 2 instructional material/books with instructional material team and once the content is finalized, assist in organizing/contracting people for illustrating, designing, layout and printing the materials.
- Contribute to preparation of various reports, budget reviews, forecasts and documentation of good practices.
- Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelor's degree in literature / language / education / social sciences or equivalent.
- Master's in literature / language / education / social sciences or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in developing good quality children educational/learning material like storybooks, textbooks etc.
- In-depth understanding of the role of supplementary materials on reading skills and habits of children.
- Experience of developing teaching learning materials (TLM) and other instruction materials will be a plus.
- Experience of having worked directly with teachers and children will be an added advantage.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Location(s):

India - Main - New Delhi

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

About 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 through education.

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 life 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.

Room to Read has benefited more than 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

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