Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Project/Program Manager & technical support provided by the Libraries & Reading Program Manager, Library Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the quality of library spaces and library services within their cluster of schools. The Library Coordinator accomplishes this through training and coaching school librarians, communicating with school programs staff, and monitoring implementation of DIL’s Library & Reading Program activities including the tablet reading program where implemented. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to; establishment and maintenance of library spaces, coaching librarians, monitoring of library lesson/periods, ensuring execution of after school reading activities, orientation and library management training for librarians, as well as provision of technical support to the school library staff.

1. Major Responsibilities:

Library management & coordination (50%)

• Follow up with schools to ensure management of library resources as per DIL Library Manual.

• Ensure students having access to library resources and circulation of library books is taking place regularly at libraries

• Coordinate with schools to provide community access to library resources (depends upon feasibility)

• Follow up with schools to ensure healthy and pleasant reading environment at library spaces

• Identify gaps in implementation and suggest viable solutions/options

• Provide on-demand assistance to all librarians, library in-charge teachers, head teachers and principals

• Coordinate with schools to implement reading program activities as per DIL guidelines

• Follow up with schools to ensures efficient utilization of library period & resources

• Performs follow up visits to school libraries as per quarterly plans

• Ensures regular implementation of RGRK/ Digital Library Program in all the schools

• Provide support to all RGRK schools with support from IT coordinator

• Ensures the safety and proper usage of RGRK equipment at all schools by collecting regular reports from schools.

• Provide coordination support for additional English Enrichment activities as needed.

Trainings (20%)

• Arranges orientation sessions for new librarians

• Conducts, library management and reading support trainings for principal and library in-charge teachers

• Attends and replicates library & reading support trainings provided by DIL or other partner organizations

• Identify training needs of principals and library in-charge teachers

Execution of after school reading activities (10%)

• Ensures timely provision of material and orientation required by schools for the execution of Book Club and Reading Friend activity

• Provides assistance to the school staff during planning and implementation of after school reading activities including Book Club and Reading Friend programs

• Ensure after school reading activities are taking place smoothly and regularly at schools (where these activities are feasible)

Establishment of libraries (10%)

• Identify potential schools for new library spaces and rooms.

• Coordinates establishment of new library rooms by creating dedicated library rooms, library furniture & resources.

Reporting (10%)

• Submits summary of monthly library & reading activities reports (all library spaces)

• Prepares quarterly progress reports on school visits, librarian’s activities, trainings, after school activities, challenges and observations.

2. Experience and Skills

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Library Sciences (preferable) or related with minimum 2 years of relevant experience in library management or teaching English subject.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of library & reading activities (desirable)

• Monitoring and implementation of library & reading activities

• Ability to use online communication tools

• Excellent MS-office skills, familiarity with Excel

• Training Delivery (desirable)

• Good communication and report writing skills in English

Behavioral Skills:

Outcome orientated with an aptitude to work with multiple teams
sociable, flexible and adept at solving problems
Prior experience of and an ability to work in rural education context is highly desirable
Willingness to travel in challenging field areas

DIL Core Values and Commitments;

• Transformation: We transform lives and empower communities by pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that improve students' learning outcomes and soft skills
• Excellence: We are committed to achieving the highest level of impact through excellence in service delivery and educational products
• Collaboration: We take a democratic and participatory approach in all aspects of our work
• Equity: We exercise fairness, compassion and respect when dealing with each other and those around us
• Integrity: We strive to set high moral and ethical standards for ourselves and to gain the trust of others
• Transparency: We exercise strong internal controls and transparency and are fully accountable to our donors and the people we serve
• Flexibility: We drive and embrace change and are willing to try out different, pioneering approaches