Global Program Officer - Local Language Publishing

This position is part of the Programs team. The Local Language Publishing (LLP) GPO is
responsible for providing guidance and expertise to Regional teams and local in-country teams
on managing our local language publishing programs. The position will report directly to the
Global Program Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Regional Offices and Country Directors, help create and analyze annual
  program goals and budgets for their country's LLP Program, ensuring alignment with
  organizational strategies and priorities
• Liaise with Regional Program Officers and Country Office Program Officers to insure effective
  management of programs and successful achievement of annual goals
• Research and recommend improvements to our LLP program to more efficiently and effectively
  manage the programs in each country where they run
• Stay informed about research and trends in the area of children's literature and
  bi-lingual/multi-lingual children's book publishing. Recommend improvements to our programs
  accordingly
• Maintain and annually update a Standard English version of our Room to Read Local Language
  Publishing Operations Manual.
• Write guidelines for standard practices, policies and specifications to be followed in all
  local language publishing projects
• Manage and implement editing system in relation to LLP program to include: LLP stories in
  English, author/illustrator/story summaries in English, program anecdotes and best practice
  case studies from in-country teams.
• Assist in designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation system for the LLP Program
• Work with program teams to codify best practices for Room to Read's LLP Program so that they
  can be shared across existing countries of operation and rolled out in new ones
• Assist with launching the LLP Program in Room to Read countries that want to add them and work
  together with in-country teams to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• Assist with capacity building of new Program Officers in new Room to Read countries
• Plan and coordinate conferences and trainings for in-country Local Language Publishing Program
  Officers, which includes developing training materials and designing future workshops.
• Help provide information for foundation, corporate and individual reporting requirements,
  which includes tracking, editing and providing feedback on project reports written by
  in-country staff
• Support and inform Global Office teams, Regional Offices, and Country Offices on programmatic
  information
• Travel regularly throughout the year to the countries in which we operate assisting with
  capacity building and acting as technical assistance if needed
• Network with other non-profits running similar programs to find areas of collaboration and
  knowledge sharing
• Represent Room to Read in different forums (within the organization and externally) to educate
  about our programs and advocate for them with a particular focus on the LLP program
• Write summaries of unique program strengths and innovations for award submissions
• Maintain and update projects database in relation to LLP Program
• Other tasks in relation to LLP program as needed

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks
• Experience in developing and implementing programmatic improvements
• Strong editorial skills, with a demonstrated eye for visual design
• Prior experience working in the children's publishing industry
• Understanding of bilingual issues
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Ability and desire to travel frequently internationally
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering 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
• Proven track record of achieving results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided

Preferred

• A master's degree in a related field of study
• Prior experience living and/or working in a developing country

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Contact Email: hiring@roomtoread.org

Contact Person:

Link to organization's application form: http://www.roomtoread.org/about/employment/llp_gpo...

Other Information:

Compensation

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health,
dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and a 401K match. The non-monetary
compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and
rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of
education.

Application Procedure

Please send your cover letter and resume by email, with "LLP GPO" in the subject
line, to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high
applicant volume, you may not receive a response from Room to Read. No calls, faxes, or
drop-ins please!

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

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