As the Officer , Learning and Innovations (L&I), you will work closely with the Director, RME (Research, Monitoring and Evaluation) and engage at a strategic level with cross-teams at both national and state levels. Your role will be crucial in collating learning from program implementation processes as well as gathering evidence of knowledge transfer between the organization and government systems. Your work will span research, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, you will facilitate knowledge exchange across internal teams and integrate external research and innovative ideas to align with the context and goals for RtR programs. You will also prioritize learning dissemination – including organizing learning conferences, exposure visits, and similar sharing/networking events. This position would be a great fit for someone who thrives on intellectual stimulation and excels in a fast-paced work environment.
Planning and Coordination: Contribute to the planning of learning studies, creation of learning products, and coordination with national and state teams, as well as external agencies to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
Learning Captures: Capture program processes, innovative practices and pivotal learning principles from RtR interventions by employing qualitative research, field-visit and comprehensive stakeholder consultations.
Inter-team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-teams such as State, Program teams, RME and Communications to ensure effective coordination of cross-functional learning initiatives.
Learning and Knowledge Products: Produce high-quality knowledge products elucidating the RtR approach, on-ground and systemic efforts through technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations
Research and Sharing: Stay attuned to the latest national and global research pertaining to foundational literacy reform initiatives. Be proactive in sharing this knowledge with peers via a bibliographic database, informal discussions, contributions to email newsletters, and occasional blog posts including conducting secondary research and synthesize findings from existing evaluations and assessments.
Strategic Support: Contribute to solving key learning queries within the organization. Support the team in developing presentations for strategic reviews, leadership gatherings and interactions with funders.
Knowledge Hub: Support in building and maintaining a knowledge repository and knowledge hub in RtR program areas, such as language teaching-learning, scaling pathways, systems reforms, girls education program, life skills, etc.
Knowledge Dissemination: Curate and participate in networking and knowledge-sharing events, effectively infusing insights gleaned from RtR initiatives into the wider ecosystem.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
We are in search of an entrepreneurial, results-driven teammate with 4-8 years of relevant experience.
Master's in education / social sciences / social work/ development studies, or equivalent from a reputable institution.
Familiarity with various programs and organizations in the field of early-grade reading/literacy and gender, both in India and internationally.
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively and inclusively engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to undertake, interpret and analyse qualitative research and collate reports in the form of compelling presentations and learning briefs.
Capacity to develop a deep and nuanced understanding of tailoring learning insights to the decision-making needs within RtR.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in languages spoken in states where RTR operates, such as Hindi, Telegu is a plus.
Willingness and aptitude for sharing knowledge, mentoring, presenting, and reviewing the work of peers.
Knowledge/ training in linguistics will be an added advantage.
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.
Child Protection Principles
Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles
Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.
About Room to Read:
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.
We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.
Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.
