Associate, Quality Reading Material

_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.
- Compensation:

- Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.
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