Position Overview:
The Associate, Design and Training is a member of the Instructional Design and Teacher Support Unit (“IDTS”), based within the Country Office Literacy Program (LP) technical team. In consultation and guidance with the Manager, Literacy (LM), s/he is responsible for providing technical assistance, support and supervision on all aspects of the program design, including professional development activities to RtR field staff, teachers and partner NGO staff on reading and writing instruction and library management activities. 20 to 30 percent time must be allocated to support the Field Office (FO) technical team to assure the quality of program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Sets professional and business goals and activities for self in consultation with to Officer, Design and Training
Develops clear understanding on instruction, library, and Quality Reading Materials (QRM) program. Design and develop process of instruction and library with the support from Manager, Literacy (LM)/ Officer, Design and Training.
Updates Implementation Calendar (IC) based information to Officer, Design and Training
Participates in workshop (LP, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E)) and LP meetings (government, RM&E, review etc.)
Involves in design and development of Grade 1 and 2 Pupil book based on the contextualization guidelines/process along with LM and Program Officer – Training and Design
Involves in design and development of Grade 1 and 2 Teacher Guide based on contextualization guidelines/process along with LM and Officer, Training and Design
Travels to the field with LM and Officer, Design and Training to observe, discuss, mentor, coach and provide feedback on the technical aspect of program being implemented by field team and Partner (P) NGO
Assist PO in developing the student tracking assessment tools in close collaboration with LP team and FO technical team (2 times regular basis)
Update all the reports in one drive/N drive as well as update the Global Solution Database (GSD) in consultation with RM&E department
Document all the program related information
Specific areas to be involved do design, develop and train along with LM and Officer, Design and Training:
Contextualization process
Instructional design, development and training packages
Library Management packages
Library Reading Activity packages
Training of trainers – package review, translation, contextualization and execution
Professional Development:
As per the approved AC, involves and supports PO, LM and field team to conduct training for head masters, teachers, Librarians and LFs on:
- Instruction
- Library Reading Activities
- Library Management
Others:
Conducts technical evaluation of consultants and other service providers for LP
Participates in any other activities which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Education with specialization in Nepali
Minimum 3 years of professional experience (Teacher training/instructional materials design & development, library management)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Nepali and English
Knowledge of basic computer skill
Experience in typing Nepali language and is comfortable editing Nepali fonts like Preeti, Kantipur, Himali of Himalb, etc.
Edit stories and QRM books in Nepali language (grammar, spelling, vocabularies, sentence structure
Able to edit Nepali language by using InDesign files
Preferred:
Experience of teaching at the primary grade
Work experience in a non-profit organization
Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits; benefits including 13th month bonus, provident fund, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing, transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Location(s)
Nepal - Main - Lalitpur
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
We envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the world.
To achieve this goal, we focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. We work in collaboration with communities and local governments across Asia and Africa to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the life skills they’ll need to succeed in school and beyond.