World Change Starts with Educated Children®
KEY: 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:
The Associate, Literacy Field will be stationed at the Zilla Parishad, Pune, to provide technical assistance to the district administration in strengthening foundational literacy and library programmes. The role supports government systems in planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and effective utilization of government resources while serving as the key coordination point between Room to Read and government stakeholders. The position will report to Lead, Implementation.
Responsibilities:
Government Liaison & Stakeholder Management:
Serve as the primary liaison between Room to Read and key government stakeholders, including Zilla Parishad, SCERT Maharashtra, Balbharati, DIETs, Block Education Offices, and other education departments.
Lead coordination with SCERT Maharashtra and Balbharati for the book vetting process, securing approvals, permissions,



and clearances for inclusion of Room to Read books in school libraries.
Facilitate government approvals, official communications, and documentation required for programme implementation.
Build and sustain strong working relationships with district and state education officials.
Represent Room to Read in government meetings, workshops, consultations, and review forums.
Coordinate with government departments to ensure timely execution of programme activities.
Support integration of literacy interventions within the government education system.
Track government commitments, approvals, and action points to ensure programme deliverables are completed.
Programme Implementation, Quality Assurance & Capacity Building:
Support district teams in implementing the Literacy Programme across schools.
Ensure quality implementation of teacher training, mentoring, classroom support, and library interventions.
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📌 Associate, Literacy Field (India)
🏢 Room to Read
📍 India