Management and Coordination:

• Support mentor and build capacity of the Instructional Design & Teacher Support Unit, to continue developing their skills in understanding literacy instruction and library management from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
• Collaborate with the Quality Reading Materials (QRM) unit to provide technical assistance into the development of appropriate teaching resources and instructional materials and ensure reading materials are appropriate and enhance the literacy and library experience.
• Ensure global guidelines are followed and manage process of contextualising global guidelines, training, and content as need to fit CO conditions
• Communicate and correspond with GO counterparts to highlight issues and seek clarification on various aspects of the Literacy program.
• • Participate in any other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to fulfil the objectives of the organisation.
• Assist Field Manager/ State head in selecting competent program staff (technical). Conduct their performance evaluation and assessment, and based on this plan for their training and professional development
• Determine the requirement for Literacy coaches and Literacy facilitators in each state based on targets of LP/SL/RWI intervention schools. Assist the Field Manager/State Heads in identification and positioning of competent staff in these positions.
• Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organisation

• In-depth understanding and knowledge of early grade reading pedagogy, approaches and research
• Knowledge of various programs and organisations in the field of early grade reading/literacy in India and abroad.
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, including skills of managing and mentoring people
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge/ training in linguistics will be an added advantage

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming nonprofit organisation.
• Be an innovative and creative thinker; you’re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a 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 organisation that is changing the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.