Associate, Design and Training

Job Description

• Position Overview:

  The Associate, Design and Training (D&T) is a member of the Instructional Design and Teacher Support Unit (IDTS) under the Literacy Program (LP), based in Kathmandu office. In consultation and guidance with the Officer, Design and Training the Associate, D&T is responsible for assisting and supporting in the program design, teaching-learning materials and training package development including professional development activities to PLK field staff, partner NGO staff and teachers on reading and writing instruction and library management activities. 30 percent time must be allocated to support the Field Office (FO) team to assure the quality program implementation.

  Duties & Responsibilities:

  Design, training and development

  • Develops a clear understanding of instruction, library, and Quality Reading Materials (QRM) program for the design and development of the process of instruction and library with the support from Officer, Design and Training

  • Assists in instructional design, development and training package along with LM and Officer, Design and Training

  • Assists to review/develop library management and reading activity package along with LM and Officer, Design and Training

  • Involves in design, development and revision of grade 1 and 2 teachers guide (TG) and pupil book (PB) based on the contextualization guidelines/process along with Manager, Literacy (LM) and Officer, Design and Training

  • Assists Officer, Design and Training in developing the student tracking assessment tools in close collaboration with Literacy Program (LP) team and FO technical team (2 times regular basis)

  • Co-facilitates/facilitates the country level instruction, library management and reading activities training to the field team, PNGO staff and teachers

  Collaboration and communication

  • Works closely with QRM team to maintain and improve the quality of teaching-learning materials

  • Communicates with field office (FO) LP team on a regular basis to collect good practices, achievements, challenges and feedback, and document them for strengthening design and development

  • Analyses course updates and other internal assessment precisely and shares among the Kathmandu LP team 

  • Participates in the various workshop of LP, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) and also attend LP meetings (government, RM&E, review, etc.)

  • Travels to the field to observe, discuss, mentor, coach and provide feedback on the technical aspect of the program being implemented by field team and Partner (P)NGO

  Reporting and documentation

  • Drafts event reports and documents all the program related information

  • Updates all the reports in one drive/N drive, SharePoint as well as update the Global Solution Database (GSD) in consultation with RM&E department

  Performance management and others

  • Sets performance goals and activities in consultation with  Officer, Design and Training and reviews them time-to-time
  • Completes the tasks based on the IC and updates the progress to  Officer, Design and Training
  • Supports in the management of country-level instruction, library management and reading activities training to the field team
  • Assists in the technical evaluation of consultants and other service providers for LP
  • Represents in the relevant forum and other community of practices on behalf of the organization
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as per the need of the program/organization and as suggested by the supervisor

  Qualifications:

  Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education/Arts with a specialization in Nepali

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience (teacher training facilitation, design & development of teaching-learning materials (TLM), library management and use)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Nepali and English

  • Knowledge of basic computer skill (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

  • Good typing skill in Nepali language and comfortable editing Nepali fonts like Preeti, Kantipur, Himali of Himalb, etc.

  • Skillful to review, edit and proofread TLM,  and children's story in the Nepali language   

  Preferred:

  • Working experience in a non-profit organization with solid and progressive professional growth

  • Experience of teaching languages at the primary level and have a passion to improve children's literacy

  • Prior track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

  • Ability to edit documents using InDesign application

  Compensation:

  Padhnako Lagi Kotha offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits; benefits including 13th-month bonus, provident fund, medical insurance for staff and their dependents, accidental insurance for staff; 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 - PLK

  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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