Learning, Evaluation & Sustainability — 25%

• Develop participant onboarding, learning experiences, program materials, and resources appropriate to different Talent Programs and participant populations.
• Develop resources and guidance to prepare managers and supervisors to effectively support program participants.
• Establish program goals, success measures, and evaluation methods.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to monitor participation, completion, conversion or continued engagement, retention, diversity, satisfaction, and other relevant program outcomes.
• Gather and analyze feedback from participants, managers, and other stakeholders and use findings to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Establish best practices that support program quality, consistency, and scalability.
• Create documentation, toolkits, governance materials, and other resources to support ongoing program ownership.
• Develop a transition plan and sustainable operating model that enable Room to Read to manage and grow Talent Programs following the 18-month term.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and implementing new programs from concept through launch, preferably within an HR/People function.
• 7+ years of experience in HR/People program management, Talent Programs, or a related field.
• Experience developing or managing Talent Programs such as internships, fellowships, workforce development, learning and development, volunteer programs, or other structured talent initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, including developing implementation plans and managing multiple workstreams, timelines, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Experience developing scalable processes, governance, documentation, and operational frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience developing participant learning, onboarding, training, or other program resources.
• Strong analytical skills, including establishing success measures, evaluating program effectiveness, and using data and feedback to drive improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate recommendations, risks, and program progress to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred

• Experience building or implementing programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience in the nonprofit, education, or social impact sector.
• Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems such as Workday.
• Familiarity with talent management, learning and development, or workforce planning.
• Experience leading organizational change or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI capabilities and their potential application to Talent Programs.

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the 18-month engagement, the Talent Programs Manager will have:

• Designed and launched Room to Read’s global internship and fellowship programs.
• Established the governance, processes, tools, and resources required to effectively operate the programs.
• Created meaningful participant experiences that support learning, development, and organizational needs.
• Established measures and reporting mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Developed a scalable framework that can be applied to additional Talent Programs and workforce multiplier initiatives.
• Created a sustainable operating model and transition plan that enables Room to Read to manage and grow Talent Programs over time.

Key Performance Indicators

• Program Implementation & Sustainability: Internship and fellowship programs launched within the 18-month term, with documented governance, processes, tools, measurement, and transition plans.
• Program Participation & Outcomes: Achievement of established participation goals, with completion, conversion or continued engagement, and retention tracked as appropriate for each Talent Program.
• Participant Experience: At least 90% program completion and 85% favorable participant satisfaction.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Effectiveness: At least 85% favorable manager/stakeholder satisfaction and demonstrated effectiveness of relevant external partnerships.
• Program Performance: At least 90% of key program milestones delivered on schedule and within approved budget, with diversity outcomes measured against established program goals.

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.
• Room to 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.

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