Manager, Literacy

Room to Read; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thirteenth-month bonus

Job summary

An international education non-profit is seeking a Manager, Literacy in New Delhi, India, to strengthen and implement literacy programs. The role involves program design, government engagement, and capacity building in local education systems. Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in government interaction and education management. Offers a competitive salary with benefits and the chance to impact millions of children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience in the development sector, particularly in government engagement.
• Experience in school education or large-scale education projects is essential.
• Understanding of government systems and education governance structures is required.
• Strong understanding of government systems, protocols, and education governance.
• Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights for planning and monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Literacy program design and contribute to guides.
• Provide technical support and assistance to state teams.
• Develop training plans and content for teachers and head teachers.
• Co-create foundational literacy resources with State Education teams.
• Develop implementation plans and negotiate with state governments.
• Attend trainings and review meetings for teachers and field teams.

Skills

Government engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills in Hindi

Communication skills in English

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

B.Ed. or specialized degree in Education/Training

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

World Change Starts with Educated Children®

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview

Manager, Literacy position will be based at New Delhi, Country Office, and report directly to the Director, Literacy. The position will play a critical role in strengthening and implementing RtR’s Literacy Program by providing high-quality technical support, contributing to program design, and enabling effective system strengthening in partnership with state governments. This position will involve frequent travel to field offices, as well as regular interaction with education officials, partners, school administrators, teachers, and students.

Responsibilities

Program Design and Technical Support

• Develop a thorough understanding of RtR’s Literacy program design.
• Contribute to the preparation of conceptual notes, logical framework/results framework, operation manuals/guidance and related tool kits in local language.
• Contribute to contextualizing the Worldwide Implementation and Professional Development Modules and other documents/guidance provided by the Global Professional Development and Technical Assistance team.
• Carry out necessary revisions in program design and activities based on feedback from the field and results emanating from reading assessments and library indicators.
• Determine topics for research and further analysis, both at the local/field level as well as at the country level.

System Strengthening And Government Engagement

• Provide technical support to the states in System Strengthening and knowledge transfer.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the state team in system strengthening.
• Effectively conceptualize and execute I Do/We Do/You Do interventions.
• Contribute in the co‑creation of foundational literacy resources with State Education.
• Support in developing state strategy for teacher capacity building, monitoring, and assessment systems based on the revised design.
• Contribute in policy (NEP/NIPUN/NCF) level strategic discussions with State Officials and State team and represent the organization and its approaches.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for program interventions and support the state in negotiation of such plans with the respective state governments.
• Develop/refine state team capacity building on policy level, pedagogical level, and teacher training facilitation skills with the Facilitator Guides.

Training And Capacity Building

• Develop training plans, growth frameworks, training content, trainer manuals, and participant handbooks for all various types of trainings planned for the teachers and head teachers.
• Attend training and review meetings for teachers and field team. World Change Starts with Educated Children® Monitoring, Assessment, and Data Use::
• Keep track of progress towards the agreed outcomes.
• Analyse data from reading assessments and library rating indicators to determine trends and identify areas that need more focused attention. Review and revise program design, materials, and training content accordingly.

Coordination, Communication, And Documentation

• Regularly communicate with Operations, RM&E, Administration, Finance, and HR teams at the Country Office and State levels to ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
• Communicate with Global Office and other external stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of various reports, budget reviews, forecasts, and documentation of good practices.

Miscellaneous

• Undertake any other work assigned from time to time to meet the technical needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a B.Ed. or a specialized degree in Education/Training will be an added advantage.
• At least 2–3 years of professional experience in the development sector, particularly in government engagement, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in school education or large-scale education projects.
• Proven experience of working with government stakeholders at the district and/or block levels is essential.
• Strong understanding of government systems, protocols, administrative processes, and education governance structures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights for planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hindi and good proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, adapt to dynamic environments, and travel frequently to blocks and districts as required.
• Prior experience of working in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead.
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented global or regional organization.

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 organization that is changing and transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child‑safe organization.

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 counseling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child‑safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

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.