Nal’ibali is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign which aims to spark children’s potential through storytelling & reading. We are looking for an enegertic individual to be part of our dynamic growing organization.
The Nal’ibali Trust seeks to appoint a Literacy Mentor to be based in Mdantsane (Eastern Cape).
Purpose:
The Literacy Mentor will be responsible for sparking and sustaining a culture of reading in a specific community, through responsible and creative use of a tuk-tuk mobile library stocked with books and campaign materials.
The Literacy Mentor should use the tuk-tuk library to spark excitement, raise awareness, reach new audiences, build partnerships and support ongoing activities to promote reading for enjoyment, in spaces such as schools, preschools, clinics and public spaces.
Key responsibilities
- Community activations: Raise awareness about the importance and fun of reading in public spaces, such as clinics, SASSA pay points, public trasportation hubs, parks and markets, by planning, communicating, executing and reporting on ” Story Power” campaign activation events.
- Network development and support: Establish and co-ordinate a local Nal’ibali network of activities (direct support). Build partnerships with community organisations and actors, and support them to promote a culture of reading in their respective spaces (network support).
- Book lending: Manage book lending (in batches) to a rotating schedule of partners, such as schools, preschools, reading clubs, clinics and NGOs.
- Training: Identify and respond to requests for training, working with the Nal’ibali training and field teams.
- Teamwork: Support Nal’ibali “Story Power” campaign activities and reading activity networks in the broarder metropolitan area, working with other members of the field team.
- Tuk-tuk stewardship and maintainance: Ensure tuk-tuk is driven responsibly and safely, parked in safe location, and proactively maintained.
- Reporting and research: Report on weekly/monthly activities, book lending activity, spending against budgets and progress in relation to targets. Activate focus groups discussions and share feedback with Nal’ibali team.
- Brand ambassadorship: Responsible and enthusiastic representation of Nal’ibali brand and mission at all times.
Person spec:
- Independent, self-starting person who can identify and seize opportunities.
- Passion for literacy, education and children’s rights.
- Enthusiasm for driving change.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements:
- Driver’s licence essential.
- Code A (motorcycle license) would be highly advantageous.
- At least 2 years field work experience in community development and working with chidren.
- Experience of training and facilitation.
- Fluent in English and IsiXhosa.
- Good MS office skills (Word, Excel, and email).
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Children’s Development or a related field preferable.
This a 2-year fixed term contract.
Only candidates who live in the Mdantsane (East London) community will be considered.
Please e-mail your CV and motivational cover letter to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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