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Company Name : Room to Read
Location : New Delhi, Delhi
Position : Program Coordinator, Quality Reading Material

Job Description : Program Coordinator – QRM position will be based at New Delhi, Country Office, and report directly to the Associate Director – Quality Reading Material. The position will require some travel and networking with authors, illustrators, publishers, like-minded organizations and education officials. The Program Coordinator will responsible for planning and execution of national campaigns, TA workshops at state and national level, other events and collaterals. Support Ops on AP&B, Tracking of IC & budget, budget review and forecast. Oversee team to ensure procurement actions, Inputs into QPR, budget documents, strategic documents, GSD updates etc. The person will also contribute on growth plans and custom project proposals, Capacity Building and Technical Guidance to QRM team and states team on quality reading material.
About QRM:
QRM create and publishes local language books for children between the ages group of 5 to 12 years. These books cover topics that capture children’s imaginations and make reading fun. Our goal is to inspire children to read, expand their minds, and develops a lifelong love for reading and learning.
Apart from publishing books for our libraries, the department is also responsible for procuring relevant reading material for the libraries.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop a thorough understanding of RtR’s Literacy program design and role of QRM within the program.
Plan, oversee and enable various events held by the department through the year, both at state and national levels, like Author and illustrator workshops to produce new reading material every year. Workshops for book selection to update ideal book list, both at state and national levels. Other events or workshops with stakeholders in the children literature field like publishers, other like-minded organizations.
Planning and organizing QRM Annual Events and/or support other events/webinars being organized by the organizations at national and state level.
The person will lead the development and printing of new titles and other forms of reading material being developed in the department.
Support and assist in the reprinting of RtR titles, sourcing, purchasing and distribution of books. Also seeks and arrange the opportunity for book donation.
Leading the Annual Planning and Budgeting (AP&B) for the department and will track the budget, IC and procurements on a monthly basis.
Ensure QRM department is planning and executing IBC events on regular basis for all languages that we work in.
Explore and support the opportunities of co-creations, co-publishing, technical assistance and though leadership under system integration at state level and national level.
Work with Communications Team on promotional material for QRM events, campaigns and as well as contribute on any need for various collaterals being developed by Communications Team.
Regularly communicate with Operations/ Administration/ Finance/ HR teams at the CO and State levels to ensure smooth execution of activities around children’s literature and other quality reading material.
Ensure proper reporting and documentation in the department.
Keep track of progress towards the defined and agreed outcomes.
To coordinate with the consultants in creation of material, as and when needed.
To read and update oneself regarding the current national/international trends in the field of children’s literature.
To read and update oneself regarding the current national/international research in the field.
Undertake any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization
Overall Technical Support, Guidance and Coordination:
Oversee Reading material and book development, review and ensure quality
Contribute to preparation of conceptual notes, proposals, operation manuals/guidelines and workshop related session plan and materials/modules in local language.
Support state team in analysing and identifiying the gaps/needs in the state with respect to good reading material. Design and develop state specific approach and scope & sequence to help build awareness around children’s literature need.
Provide technical support and assistance to the Program Officers, Associates, and state teams with respect to all aspects of the QRM.
In consultation with RM&E colleagues, support research and analysis, both at the local/field level as well as at the country level in the areas proposed for coming years.
Communicate with GO and other external stakeholders as per need.
Oversee any GO level need /requirement and workshops
Identify the supplemental materials needed, both digital and non-digital for multiple stakeholders, including states.
Explore and ideate creation of new content or repackaging existing material/books, including for edtech platforms
Assist IDTS unit with the development of readers, primers and/or other supplemental material requirement in the program. Also participate in workshops/ discussions regarding decidable reading material need in the instructional program.
Provide technical support and assistance to the QRM Officers, state team in all aspects of the QRM, under the system integration process.
Qualification and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in education / Business Administration/ social sciences or equivalent
Minimum 8 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 in book development and publishing and /or other educational materials will be a plus.
Good project planning and execution skills
Strong time and budget planning skills.
In-depth understanding of report generation and documentation.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Preferred:
Master’s in education / Business Administration/ social sciences or equivalent preferred
Experience of state level government initiatives around library, reading material for children and its strengthening process.
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.
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

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