• Develop a thorough understanding of RtR’s Literacy program design.
• Network and engage with state governments and government bodies to build understanding on children’s literature and its importance.
• Understand the gaps and need of the states around CL to increase focus on books and help build an ecosystem around CL to impact the demand and supply of books.
• Identify need at state level, plan, organise, facilitate capacity building workshops around various aspects of CL.
• Engage with all stakeholders in the field of children’s literature, including the government, for advocacy on policies that impact availability of good quality children literature.
• As part of the QRM team define criteria for engaging, relevant, and culturally appropriate reading material for primary school grades to create ideal book list. 
• Contribute to books Gap Analysis, at state level, 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. 
• Complete regular reporting documents related to engagement, events, workshops and projects
• Regularly communicate with Operations/ Administration/ Finance/ HR teams at the CO and State levels to ensure smooth implementation of program activities
• Coordinate with other departments as and when needed on projects and/or any other requirement of the department
• Communicate with Global Office and other external stakeholders as needed
• Contribute to preparation of various reports, budget reviews, forecasts and documentation of good practices
• Work with the team to edit and finalize manuscripts/stories for publishing as per the yearly publishing plan.
• Coordinate with translators, writers, illustrators, designers and other external and internal stakeholders to produce the books and/or other reading material.
• Provide technical advice to Admin on the bidding and printing process of books/other material: issue requisition, undertake technical assessment, provide soft copies, proof read and approve ferros, follow up with printer, check quality of printing, approve payments.
• Any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization

• Awareness about language and reading practices and approaches.  
• Master’s in education / social sciences or equivalent preferred 
• Experience of having worked directly with teachers and children will be an added advantage
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi  

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