Position title: Associate, Quality Reading material

Location: Qutub Institutional Area, Delhi

Organization Profile:

Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during two time periods that are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions.

By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, we have created a model that can be replicated, localized, and sustained by governments. With its global headquarters in San Francisco, Room to Read till date has benefited 32 million children across 21 low-income countries.

Room to Read India was established in 2003 and presently has programs in ten states – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.

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 and Responsibility:

• 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.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization. All personnel are expected to adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Application Procedure:

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Due to the high volume of applicant responses, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read. Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. We always encourage women to apply.

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