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:

The Manager EdTech is required to be a very strong technical & hands-on Experience in Technologies of AI in education space, e-learning, online assessment platforms and App development. A good understanding of LMS and App content development/integration cycle. Should be aware of relevant trends and latest technologies. Hold the digital portfolio, within the organization, for bringing innovations in digital learning, ideating for most effective solutions with a focus on acceleration to scale of edtech tools and programs that have potential to reach millions of children. They require to manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. This position will report to Director, Literacy.

Responsibilities:

Development and implementation of RtR digital products in alignment with programs:

• Drive to achieve results for impact, build and maintaining partnerships, thinking strategically for Edtech positioning.

• Develop/Review the Project/App architecture and structure/design for all products.

• Owns the development lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project.

• Meet with stakeholders and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress.

• Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases.

• Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively.

• Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability.

Digitisation of internal processes for improved efficiency and access to data:

• Develop comprehensive project plans that take all requirements into account.

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. Make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.

• Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.

• Advise Learning & Development Leads on optimal Learning System configurations for enrolment, scheduling, logistics practices, and roster and student activity reports.

• Push out the courses to required audience through Prescriptive rules and tracking the completion.

• Oversee maintenance of data integrity rules for the System’s metadata and processes (e.g., course descriptions, course or class changes, and instructors).

Building the Edtech strategy in alignment with RtR approach:

• Guiding and performing strategic analysis for the projects.

• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration to all departments.

• Help team identify partners/vendors, delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end.

Identifying and implementing the innovation in Edtech:

• Innovate and manage projects with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline.

• Proficient in handling the most complex technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies and designing techniques.

• Work for literacy cloud, it’s creation, publicity and knowledge dissemination initiatives through it.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience required.

• Experience working with e-learning platforms and online assessment systems.

• The person should have experience in managing teams.

• Good understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and their implementation.

• Ability to support technology-enabled learning solutions and digital education platforms.

Compensation:

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.

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 counselling), 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.