Job Opportunity for Senior Manager, Learning and Innovation at Room to Read in New Delhi

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Learning and Innovation primarily responsible for leadership and assistance with the strategic and tactical execution on all work related to implementing Room to Read’s various programs. The Senior Manager, Learning and Innovation will also be instrumental in coordinating with other departments at CO and GO level. The incumbent will develop skills and plan projects that utilize innovative approaches to learning and foster active learning environments. The position will report directly to the Country Director.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

1) Develop a good understanding of all RtR programs, their inter-linkages in view of the convergence, including GEP

2) Analyze govt policies, sector trends, donor interest areas and present the same to CMT, Programs and Ops

3) Responsible for overseeing all knowledge-related activities, including the management, capturing, sharing and accessibility of knowledge assets

4) Identify potential collaborators and competitors and determine comparative advantage vis a vis competitor

5) With a focus on innovation in education, research and assess current trends in collaboration Specific learnings with respect to custom projects

6) Develop organization learning documents/reports in collaboration with Prog, Operations and RM&E Department

7) Work collaboratively to design and make preparations for an learning intervention that will address the needs identified of RtR.

8) Collaborate with the government to build support for early grade reading, life skills, library, in general and the RtR approach.

9) Build excellent relationships with and alignment NGOs and other organizations with similar agenda as RtR

10) Identify areas and ideas for innovation, both programmatic and operational

11) Generate interdepartmental support and funding options for such innovations

12) Promote cross collaboration and integration between horizontal and verticals etc

13) Focus on Organizational Effectiveness, Lead/manage GO initiated strategic initiatives/ projects.

14) Identifying instructional methods and innovative technologies for assessing, differentiating instruction, providing rigorous, relevant and engaging learning experiences

15) Stay informed about trends in the fields of Education (early grade literacy, girl education and life skills, and Library) and use this information to assess and inform Room to Read’s Literacy program

Qualifications:

• Master’s in education / social sciences / Social Work or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of various programs and organizations in the field of early grade reading/literacy in India and abroad.
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, including skills of managing and mentoring people
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge/ training in linguistics will be an added advantage 

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.

Room to Read has zero tolerance when it comes to child abuse and exploitation and believes that all children have equal rights to protection. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the child protection policy, code of conduct and standards and will undergo rigorous reference and background check through third party. Background check will include the verification of employment history and criminal check. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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