Associate, Special Projects

World Change Starts with Educated Children

Position Overview:

The Associate-Special Projects / Associate - Country Director's Office will provide strategic and operational support to the Country Director (CD) in managing key priorities, driving cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring effective execution of special projects. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving impact in the education and gender equality space.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Executive Support Coordination:

• Serve as a thought partner to the Country Director, providing insights and recommendations on key initiatives.
• Manage and prioritize the CD's daily schedule, meetings, and communications to optimize productivity.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and presentations for internal and external meetings.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and follow-ups on critical matters.

Special Projects Strategic Initiatives:

• Lead and support special projects assigned by the CD, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with program teams to track the progress of initiatives and provide periodic updates to the CD.
• Support the CD in donor engagement, proposal development, and impact reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement Communication:

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders engaging with the CD's office.
• Draft official communications, talking points, and key messages for the CD's engagements.
• Represent the CD's office in select meetings and forums, documenting key takeaways and action items.

Operational Efficiency Organizational Priorities:

• Ensure smooth execution of country office priorities by working collaboratively across departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in the CD's office.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic project management, executive support, or a similar role.
• Experience in the nonprofit, education, or development sector is an advantage.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically, and solve problems proactively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools.
• A passion for education, gender equality, and social impact.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. 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 Child Safe Organization.

Location(s):

India - Main - New Delhi

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

About Room to Read:

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality through education.

We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build life skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions.

We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale.

Room to Read has benefited more than 45 million children and has worked in 24 countries and in more than 213,000 communities, providing additional support through remote solutions that facilitate learning beyond the classroom.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.