Nal’ibali is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign which aims to spark children’s potential through storytelling & reading. We are looking for an energetic individual to be part of our dynamic growing organization.
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 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 transportation 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 activations and reading activity networks in the broader metropolitan area, working with other members of the field team.
- Tuk-tuk stewardship and maintenance: Ensure tuk-tuk is driven responsibly and safely, parked in safe locations, 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 group 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:
- Drivers’ license essential.
- Code A (motorcycle license) would be highly advantageous.
- At least 2 years’ field work experience in community development and working with children.
- Experience of training and facilitation.
- Fluent in English and at least one other official language widely spoken in the area of application.
- Good MS office skills (Word, Excel and email).
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Children’s Development or a related field preferable.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract.
Please e-mail your CV and motivational cover letter to [email protected]
More Information
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