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About Us

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital mediums. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.
• Ensure that books are completed within the required timelines for print and digital mediums.
• Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
• Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
• Ensure the highest quality of print books.
• Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
• Bring in the expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills:

• At least 4 years of experience in Graphic Design.
• Strong understanding of print production and typography.
• Strong communication skills.
• Expertise in Photoshop and InDesign.
• Ability to multitask.
• Be a team player.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• An interest in illustration and book publishing.
• Knowledge of children’s books.

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation:  Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our Programmes:

StoryWeaver has created the following educator-focused digital interventions:

Reading Programme – RP offers 144 beautifully illustrated multilingual age-appropriate storybooks that provide a rich reading experience to all children.

Foundational Literacy Programme- The FLP programme consists of 90 storybooks in Hindi and Marathi across six reading levels for Grades 1 to 3.

STEM Literacy Programme- Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver has created a comprehensive STEM literacy programme for Grades 1 to 5 in five languages.

We are looking for an Associate Partnerships Manager for Maharashtra to join our Partnerships Team.

Scope of Work/ Duties:

As Associate Partnerships Manager – Maharashtra, your core responsibilities with Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver will include the following:

 Partnerships & Project Management

• Partnerships building with State Education Departments, Ed Tech Companies, NGOs and CBOs in the state of Chhattisgarh, in addition to other states.
• Identifying and bringing on board new Marathi language partners for the STEM, FLP and Reading Programmes.
• Identify partnerships for platform (content and features) adoption at scale.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
• Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones.
• Deliver project status updates to the internal team and stakeholders.
• Support in preparing project launch, and weekly check-ins to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
• Prepare monthly project reports, an end project report on best practices, challenges, case stories etc.

Capacity Building

• Facilitate the planning of capacity building/training of various stakeholders in the programme.
• Support organising and completion of capacity building for stakeholders.
• Support the team to prepare lesson plans and editable collateral.

Impact Documentation and Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support in implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the projects operating within the Reading Programme, FLP and STEM programmes, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project/s.
• Support the research agency to complete the baseline and endline evaluations and provide them with necessary support from the district functionaries.
• Submit monthly reports on the programme implementation, reflecting achievements made, challenges and solutions for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.
• Documenting project successes and learnings in the form of case studies, video stories and short films.

Eligibility:

• Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Sociology/Education/Management or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience working with Government Education Departments.
• Dynamic person with good communication skills and zeal to learn.
• Should be fluent in writing and reading in English and Marathi.
• Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
• Should be willing to travel within Maharashtra as the job requires extensive travel within the state.

Reporting:

The Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra will report directly to the Senior Manager – Partnerships.

Duration of the engagement:

1 year (starting from September 20th, 2022).

Location: Pune

Compensation: The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can email their detailed CV by the 16th of September, 2022 to careers@prathambooks.org. In the subject line, candidates must specify ‘Associate Partnerships Manager, Maharashtra’.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

• Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
• Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
• Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
• Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
• To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant- Assistant Project Coordinator, Rajasthan at Pratham Books –   

• Ensure the optimal usage of storybooks and smooth functioning of the library intervention in all the three districts i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara in Rajasthan through monitoring visits and data collection.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to Ma Bari centres to ensure that the reading programme is functional.
• Provide in-depth support and monitoring to select Ma Bari centres across three districts.
• Supporting in conducting capacity-building workshops of teachers from both languages on effective use of libraries.
• Supporting in capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) Supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
• Assisting in capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.
• Writing training reports and minutes as needed.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Should be a graduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
• Should have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
• Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
• Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
• The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of three months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August 2022 to careers@prathambooks.org. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Assistant Project Coordinator – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Pratham Books:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

About the Project:

• Develop a mother tongue-based reading programme in Ma Bari centres run by the Tribal Area Development Department in Rajasthan.
• Vocabulary development in Vagadi via storybooks.
• Provide foundational reading material in the form of Hindi storybooks.
• Building capacities of TAD teachers and Coordinators to run the libraries on their own.
• To provide supplementary support to tribal children to continue learning post the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the Job:

Below are listed the key tasks for the position of Consultant Project Manager- Rajasthan at Pratham Books –    

• Execute a robust capacity-building programme for teachers and TAD supervisors to effectively use the classroom libraries and facilitate the use of home backpacks by children.
• Design and implement a follow-up training programme for library mentors who will build system capacities to run libraries independently.
• Ensure the distribution of Library User manuals to teachers across 150 Ma Bari centres.
• Undertake documentation of case studies, impact and progress reports for the project.
• Mentor and support the Assistant Project Manager to monitor the implementation of the library and reading interventions
• Reading solutions for tribal children in three districts of Rajasthan i.e., Dungarpur, Udaipur and Banswara.
• 150 Ma Bari centres will get additional 40 books for the library for use with children and communities in these identified districts/blocks etc.
• Ensure the timely execution of in-depth block level training of 150 teachers on effective use of a library and also guide the families receiving the home book backs on optimal use.
• Identify and develop select Ma Bari centres as model libraries to showcase the impact of the project.
• Capacity building of TAD (Tribal Area Department) supervisors on monitoring and evaluation of this reading project through children/teacher recipients of book packs/library.
• Capturing successful use cases towards the end of this project as a report.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Should be a Postgraduate in Social Work or Sociology or any other relevant discipline.
• Should have a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience.
• Should be fluent in English and Hindi.
• Should be able to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Should be able to write reports and minutes of meetings.
• Should be willing to travel to all the field locations of the project in Rajasthan.
• The selected candidate would be required to be stationed at district Dungarpur.

Compensation:

The compensation offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experiences of the candidate.

Appointment:

This is a project-based position. The person will be appointed for the project duration of 3 months. It may be further increased or decreased, depending upon the candidate’s performance and the organisation’s requirement.

How to Apply:

If interested, the candidate may email their detailed CV by 20th August, 2022 to careers@prathambooks.org. In the subject line, the candidate must specify ‘Consultant – Project Manager – Rajasthan’.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be notified by us.

About Us

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Job Description:

Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages. We are looking for an Associate Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums works.

As an Associate Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators and consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements.

• Ensure that books are completed within required timelines for both print and digital mediums.
• Art direct 10 books a year by working directly with illustrators.
• Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa.
• Ensure the highest quality of print books.
• Work closely with the editorial team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives.
• Bring in expertise in typography, keeping in mind multilingual content.

Required skills

• At least 7 years of experience in Graphic Design
• Strong understanding of print production and typography
• Strong communication skills
• Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
• Ability to multi-task
• Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• An interest in illustration and book publishing
• Knowledge of children’s books

Location: This is a full-time position based out of either Bangalore or Delhi.

*We would ideally, however, prefer that the candidate be based in Delhi with the rest of the team.

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Art Director’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision. Today, Pratham Books creates books suited to both print and digital mediums in multiple languages.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for the design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and layout of children’s picture books for digital and print.
• Adapt the original design files (in print) and convert them into sizes and designs that are suitable for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
• Image resizing and uploading to the digital platform as per the required specifications.
• Work closely with the Content team to create and adapt content for digital and print mediums.
• Work closely with the Production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills:

• Minimum one to three years of experience in print and digital graphic design.
• Advanced level use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and a grasp of the production process for both print and web.
• Strong graphic designing skills and an interest in book layouts.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files.
• Understanding of typography, composition, layout, colour, image formats and impactful design along with a keen sense of visualisation.
• Meticulous attention to design detail and quality.

Preferred skills:

• Interest in book publishing; familiarity with children’s book publishing is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with a link to your portfolio with ‘Graphic Designer – Language & Studio’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.

About us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful storybooks and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts books in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of storybooks in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The books can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for Facilitators, Maharashtra – Language Learning Programme

Pratham Books, along with UNICEF and SCERT – Maharashtra is looking for facilitators for their Language Learning Programme (LLP). The programme includes providing children in Zilla Parishad schools with a book pack to foster foundational literacy and library kits for Zilla Parishad schools to develop a reading environment in the community in 6 Talukas-

Gadchiroli District: Aheri, Etapalli, Bhamragad; Nandurbar: Akkalkuwa, Taloda, Dhadgaon.

The Facilitator will be responsible for:

1. Strengthening the implementation of the Language Learning Programme (LLP).
2. Supporting summer reading programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Getting familiar with the processes of the programme.
• Travelling to different villages and clusters in the select Talukas (at least two per day).
• Supporting teachers and staff with book packs and library kits.
• Ensuring maximum reach of library kits, especially during vacations.
• Monitoring usage and collection of data.
• Identifying and propagating best practices.
• Attending training as mandated by Pratham Books.

Requirements:

• This is a limited duration internship
• Preference will be given to B.Ed, D.Ed, Shikshan Mitras in the talukas.
• The candidate has to be a resident of the taluka they are applying for.
• Fluency in Marathi is required. Functional reading and writing skills in English will be a good add-on. Fluency in any of the regional languages spoken in the regions is desirable.

Duration of the engagement: 3 months (starting from May 5th, 2022)

No. of Positions: 09

Reporting: The candidate will be primarily reporting to the Pratham Books staff, and also to the UNICEF and SCERT representatives in the state.

1. Pratham Books and UNICEF: for day-to-day tasks
2. Block Education Officer: for updates on the progression of the project

Compensation:

The compensation will be milestone-based, paid on the basis of bi-monthly reports submitted by the candidate. The scale will be decided as per the qualifications of the applicant.

Write to us:

Interested candidates can send their resume and a cover letter to careers@prathambooks.org, with the email subject line ‘Pratham Books – Maharashtra Project’.

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Production Manager

We are looking for a full-time Associate Production Manager to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Head – Sales & Operations. The Associate Production Manager will play an important role in supporting, managing and executing key aspects of the entire publishing cycle.

The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to track numerous components at various stages of the process, across internal and external teams. Prior experience working in the book publishing industry would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with off-site vendors.
• Managing multiple projects at different stages of completion.
• Responsible for quality, accuracy, and timeliness in delivery.
• Working under the pressure of deadlines while maintaining quality throughout the entire process.
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with current suppliers as well as interviewing and qualifying new vendors.
• Evaluate quotes and use cost-benefit analysis to determine the best source for the job.
• Communicate with their supervisor regarding production stages and project status and provide periodic updates.

Apply if you have:

• A fair working knowledge and understanding of the principles of print production.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience in the domain.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment, balancing the needs of multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with others, consider their ideas and share knowledge in order to achieve objectives.
• Adaptability to change and can handle pressure and uncertainties while remaining productive.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Some working knowledge of illustrator, design technologies and production.
• Familiarity with digital media and content management systems.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Delhi.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Production Manager’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and has been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC0 license. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for an Associate Director – Fundraising

We are looking for a full-time Associate Director – Fundraising to join our team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the CEO and as such will be a member of the leadership team sharing collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy and vision. The Associate Director – Fundraising will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills to the team below, which will enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets.

The ideal candidate should have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from different sources such as trusts, foundations, CSRs, HNIs and so on. Experience in the development of an individual donor programme including effective donor marketing will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Objectives of the Role:

• Promote awareness of the organisation’s mission and work.
• Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers.
• Spot new fundraising opportunities.
• Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organisation meet financial goals.
• Form strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop.
• Ensure year on year sustained funding.
• Develop multi-year support partnerships.

 Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving.
• Effectively convey the organisation’s mission, vision, and programmes to potential donors.
• Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals.
• Strategise and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
• Organise fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers.
• Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
• Donor management and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in fundraising, sales or marketing experience.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A passion for research.
• Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post Graduation in Communications, Business, Public Relations or a related field.
• Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising or a similar qualification.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and Donor Management Systems.
• Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• Legal or accounting experience is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Director – Fundraising’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond under the CC 4.0 licence so every child has an endless stream of stories in their mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

Our library crowdfunding platform, Donate-a-Book is a place for schools, teachers, librarians, and nonprofits to raise funds for a children’s library of their own.

Our analytics stack: Our data warehouse is maintained in PostgreSQL and visualised in Metabase. We use Google Analytics for our web tracking. Our tech stack is always evolving and you will help set its technical direction.

We are looking for a digital Product Analyst to join our analytics team and work closely alongside product, marketing and tech teams.  

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for product analytics for the digital efforts of Pratham Books: Storyweaver, Donate-a-Book and the Pratham Books online store. You will help in instrumenting data tracking, defining KPIs and communicating insights. You will report to the Data Analytics Manager and collaborate closely with other data analysts.

Data instrumentation: providing data tracking requirements for new features, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics.

KPI definition: Understand traffic acquisition, product usage, identify trends and provide regular insightful reports to an internal and external audience.

Drive decision-making and new initiatives: Serve as liaison between product and technical teams to track downstream impact and shape new product features. You will also strive to bring automation to reporting and improve the product analytics stack at Pratham Books.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an analytics role, preferably at a startup (e.g. web analytics, product analytics, data science).
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics/ GA4.
• Previous experience with content websites is a huge plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with product management and development teams.
• Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. SQL, R, Tableau, Looker).
• Familiarity with data warehouse development and best practices.
• Experience delivering on data projects with multiple, often senior stakeholders.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Product Analyst’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us:

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open up our content to the CC 4.0 licence. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. All the stories on the platform can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Technical Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Technical Implementation) will manage key projects across all three verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of a defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. They will coordinate with other departments and also act as a Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. They must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Work closely with partners to understand detailed requirements and provide clarifications as required.
• Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within the scope.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the partner(s) and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills:

• Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA. Very good understanding of 3 layer architecture application(s), cloud-based architecture and software development processes.
• 5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proven work experience in project management.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practises and procedures.
• Ability to understand the development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Project Manager (Technical Implementation) StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded and printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation and versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The candidate needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
• Design for Desktop and Mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
• Requirements Gathering: requirement analysis with the internal team, user interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
• Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases.
• Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform.
• User testing and documentation: rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, document the experience and iterate accordingly.
• Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
• Support the Content and Marketing and Communications team on illustrations/designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Location: 

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘UX Designer’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Junior Software Tester

The Junior Software Tester is expected to work on key projects across all verticals. We are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to be responsible for designing and running tests on software usability. They will conduct tests, analyse the results, and report observations to the Quality Assurance Manager. They will also interact with associated internal team(s) within Pratham Books to understand the requirements of the product.

To be successful as a Software Tester, the candidate should have a working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to run through tests, and the ability to analyse the results. Ultimately, they should have good communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of software programming and software test design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing software requirements and preparing test scenarios.
• Executing tests on software usability, functionality, performance aspects under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Analysing test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
• Preparing reports on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Interacting with internal Pratham Books teams to understand product requirements.
• Working closely with involved TECH Partner teams with a good spirit to achieve project objectives and to meet release deadlines.
• Participating in design reviews and providing inputs on requirements, product design, and potential problems.

Required skills:

• 1+ years of experience in testing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of test techniques and compatibility with various software programmes.
• Working knowledge of programming.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Good organisational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Experience working with nonprofits.
• BE/BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Junior Software Tester’ in the subject line to  careers@prathambooks.org

About us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for our StoryWeaver team

This role involves testing and support to ensure end-to-end quality assurance of the StoryWeaver platform. There will be significant opportunities for communication with business and technical teams to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In a two-year time frame, the project outcomes are expected to scale by 10x and this position will play an important role in helping the organisation meet this objective.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Work in close coordination with the functional team to articulate and document test cases thoroughly to ensure adequate coverage of requirements.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing and Live Testing on the StoryWeaver platform to identify and report bugs to the technical team.
• Work closely with the technical team to track reported bugs to closure in order to regressively maintain the quality of the StoryWeaver platform.
• Provide support for coordinating user-related requests with the technical team.

Required skills:

• 4-6 years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing of mobile and web-based applications.
• Must have excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and issues within the software before they occur in a real user environment.
• Experience working in a SCRUM agile environment.
• Excellent analytical skills to understand business requirements and articulate test scenarios and conduct manual testing for mobile and web-based applications.
• Good understanding of testing practices for web applications.
• Good understanding of issues surrounding multiple devices and browser compatibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Experience working with nonprofits.
• BE/BTech/MSc/MCA in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Quality Assurance Manager- StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to  careers@prathambooks.org

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Human Resources Executive.

We are looking for an individual who works independently and closely with the HR lead at Pratham Books. As an HR Executive, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HR functions from hire to retire including recruitment, screening, selection, onboarding, preparing letters and managing the HR portal for leave and attendance as well as the implementation of employee policies and statutory compliance. This position reports to the Associate Manager of HR.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of MS Office. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis.  Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as willingness to learn are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding.
• Managing job postings.
• Sourcing, screening, scheduling of interviews.
• Reference checks.
• Preparing offer letters.
• Completing all onboarding formalities, coordinating induction process.

HRMS

• Manage leave and attendance.
• Update employee information records on the PMS portal (Empxtrack).
• Responding to queries/requests related to employee information from managers as well as employees.
• Responsible for providing various employee communication letters (confirmation, experience and relieving letters) on the Greythr portal.

Compliance 

• Administer and maintain monthly and annual reports on employee benefits like PF, ESIC and GMI, including renewals.
• Accountable for documentation of all employee records in employee files and folders.
• Manage employee grievances.
• Responsible for implementing workplace safety measures (Including Covid-19 protocols).

Employee Engagement 

• Support the HR Manager in organising organisation events and fun activities.

Required Experience:

• Minimum experience of 1-2 years in handling HR operations and administration activities for an organisation of 100+ employees.
• Experience in handling recruitment coordination, sourcing and screening.
• Experience in communication with job applicants, employees and senior managers.
• Experience in working with different stakeholders.
• Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work with geographically distributed teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR tools.

Education:

• Graduation in any discipline

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Working experience in NGO Sector
• A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with HR Executive in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.

About Us:

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager/Manager of Human Resources

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual who will lead the HR team at Pratham Books and partner with the organisation on strategic initiatives. As an Associate Manager/ HR Manager, you will support the entire gamut of HR activities including talent attraction, talent engagement and talent retention. This position reports to the CEO.

The job requires strong people-oriented skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances. Applicants will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising, networking, and should be able to work with stringent timelines. They will work with multiple teams within the organisation on a regular basis.  Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Attraction:

• Partner with respective hiring managers on hiring needs and requirements.
• Handle the full spectrum of the recruitment process including monthly and quarterly reports and an updated repository of job descriptions for all roles in the organisation.

Onboarding and Induction:

• Drive the induction and onboarding programme for new employees to ensure they fit in well and at all levels – culturally, socially, and understand the organisation’s goals and priorities.
• Facilitate regular feedback sessions with new employees.

Performance Management:

• Drive the annual performance appraisal process.
• Play an active role in guiding managers to set SMART KRAs for their teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Handle monthly payroll processes for the organisation using HRMS.
• Participate in compensation review cycles including variable payouts and incentives.
• Benchmark and provide insights from the market to design competitive compensation and benefits structure from time to time.

Employee Engagement:

• Create and drive employee engagement initiatives in line with Pratham Books’ mission, core values and employer value proposition, including a quarterly employee engagement calendar.
• Support Pratham Books in designing and implementing employee engagement surveys and drive external surveys (like GPTW) in line with the organisation’s brand and people philosophy.

HR Operations, HR Policies, Employee Safety, Welfare and Wellness:

• Manage HRMS for the employee life cycle including the employee exit process.
• Manage employee benefits and serve as a liaison between employees and insurance providers.

Rewards & Recognition:

• Drive R&R engagement initiatives in line with the brand philosophy and principles.

Learning & Development:

• Identify training needs, publish the annual training calendar and work closely with external agencies to design and implement customised training programmes and workshops.
• Build and promote a culture of learning within the organisation.

People Analytics:

• Create insights (including dashboards and reports) from interviews and surveys for the Leadership team on people strategies and the overall health of the organisation.

Required skills:

•         Postgraduate with minimum 4-6 years of experience as HR Generalist.
•         Knowledge of HRMS, Greythr preferred.
•         Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•         Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
•         Ability to create structures and strong processes.
•         Experience of working as an ‘Individual Contributor’ without close supervision.
•         Understanding of compliance and statutory requirements.
•         Using data regularly to support decision-making.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Working experience in NGO Sector
• A love for children’s books

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Manager/ Manager- Human Resources in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Finance Manager

We are looking for someone who will assist the Senior Finance Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. They will require strong accounting skills as well as knowledge of statutory compliances.  The Manager will also need to possess project management skills like multitasking, prioritising and working with stringent timelines and targets. They will work with multiple teams both within and outside the organisation that are interdependent. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day accounts’ operations.
• Verify and process payments for all work orders, invoices, reimbursements, travel bills, utility bills, etc.
• Handle all NEFT/RTGS transactions.
• Responsible for onboarding the new vendor into the system and completing the Vendor Registration Process.
• Verification of bills received from vendors and process for payments.
• Entering expenditure and payment entries in Tally.
• Responsible for preparing printer reconciliation.
• Monthly Payment of TDS and filing Quarterly TDS Returns.
• Prepare payroll and process salaries for all the employees.
• Maintaining data related to Bank Accounts operated by the organisation.
• Monthly BRS and maintain returned cheques details.
• Maintaining Fixed Assets Register.
• Maintaining Donation Register.
• Maintaining Fixed Deposits Register.
• Monthly Settlement of Staff Advances and Reimbursements.
• Interact with Internal and External Auditors in completing audits.

Required skills:

• B.Com/ MBA-Finance/ CA (Inter) or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 6 years experience
• Should possess good knowledge about Tally, MS-Office
• Strong communication Skills
• Strong analytical skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Working experience in NGO and knowledge of FCRA Act.

Location:

This is a full-time position is based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Associate Finance Manager in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us: 

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories, and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free.  All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager – StoryWeaver

India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has made it a mission to achieve foundational literacy for all children by 2025 and aims at building a culture of reading in schools across the country. In the last few years, we have increased our impact by investing deeply in foundational literacy and reading programmes to further our mission.

We are looking for a passionate individual to lead the StoryWeaver Partnerships function who can drive our impact goals by forging strategic partnerships with organisations that promote reading and learning among children. The Senior Partnerships Manager will be responsible for strategising and executing plans to increase the user base of StoryWeaver and also provide the necessary resources, support, and training to the partner network.  This position will also play a critical role in the development of new foundational learning programmes as well as enhancing the existing ones. The role also requires keeping a close eye on policies and trends in the education sector and forming strategies for agile organisational responses.

New Partnerships and Key Account Management:

• Build and manage accounts with governmental and non-profit organisations and strategise, design, and execute plans to nurture sustained partnerships with them.
• Forging large-scale partnerships with government education authorities, nonprofits, UN bodies, civil society and ed-tech organisations.
• Large-scale adoption, roll out and monitoring of the Foundational Learning, STEM and Reading Programmes.
• Ensure integration and uptake on DIKSHA and other edtech platforms.
• Represent StoryWeaver at relevant platforms and events while being the SPOC for government and large-scale partnerships
• Analyse and interpret platform and partner data from the platform to devise and develop the strategy for the vertical

Content Curation and/or Development: 

• Project manage collaboration with partners and external subject matter experts to curate and/or develop curriculum-based offerings for existing and prospective partners.
• Liaison with educational organisations, governmental partners, and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks.

Others: 

• Provide information, feedback, and support to the internal product team for the development of new product & programme offerings.
• Maintain documentation for the various processes under the Partnerships function and help with research and documentation for impact assessment.
• Lead and manage a team to ensure a wide network of Indian and international partners.

Required skills and experiences: 

• Minimum 8-10 years of work experience in Education, Outreach, Partnerships, or related areas.
• Direct experience working with teachers and/or in classrooms.
• Knowledge of Indian school education landscape especially in the context of Foundational Literacy.
• Experience in content design/development and training in the areas of literacy and primary education.
• Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build consensus and work within a cross-departmental team.
• Ability to network and make connections.

Nice to have but not mandatory: 

• Experience working with nonprofits.
• Understanding of central and state government education resource platforms such as DIKSHA and NISHTHA.
• An established network of contacts in the Indian education sector.
• Experience or interest in researching/documenting education/literacy programmes.

Location: Bengaluru

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us: Email your resume with Senior Partnerships Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the Organisation

Pratham Books is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India.

In the last few years, we have invested deeply in technology-based initiatives to further our mission. We are now looking for a Data Analyst as we significantly scale these initiatives.

About the Platform

StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform and the platform source code are openly licensed. In two years, StoryWeaver has scaled from 800 stories in 24 languages to 22,000+ stories in 252 languages by engaging with a community of users. We want every child to have access to quality reading resources in their own language.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Our vision is for StoryWeaver to be the largest multilingual open library in the world for children by empowering communities to address the scarcity of reading resources in their mother tongue languages and scale the quantity and quality of content being produced.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to work closely alongside our Product Development team and other internal teams. You will discover the insights within our data sets, and help us make smarter decisions to deliver better results for our end users.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing requirements for new features for the collection of data, executing data validation checks, ensuring data integrity, using statistical techniques to analyse and interpret data, taking complete ownership of Google Analytics, identifying trends and providing insightful reports to internal and external audiences.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who loves digging into data, developing insights and communicating data-based recommendations. You will work closely with the internal teams and tech partners to implement your recommendations, track the impact and course correct.

The position will report to the Senior Management of StoryWeaver. The person needs to be an out-of-the-box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of the use of open technologies.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with internal product owners to understand the target audience and their motivations, generate the product enhancement, development ideas and requirements docs.

• Perform steps required to create analysis-ready data sets.
• Perform regular data analysis to demystify, assess readership, content gap, trends and performances.
• Extracting valuable insights from our data and generating analysis that drives user retention and conversion.
• Build a visualisation tool that allows internal users to interactively explore the data and insights.
• Respond to ad-hoc reports and analysis requests from other teams as needed.
• Take all data-driven features to fruition by working closely with the product development teams.
• Be the bridge between organisation and other data-for-good communities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Statistics, Market Research, Operational Research, or related quantitative discipline.
• Experience working with databases and dashboards.
• Experience / Capability to draw insights from data.
• Experience working in data analytics.
• Good technical background with some hands-on experience with Python/R, relational databases (PostgreSQL) to perform data analysis and develop BI dashboards.
• Ability to interpret findings through data visualisation and delivery of presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise with Google Analytics and common data visualisation platforms like Tableau, Apache Superset, Google DataStudio etc.
• A strong analytical thought process, ability to extract data and transform it into valuable, actionable insight.
• 1+ years of experience in the industry

Nice to have but not mandatory

• Experience working with non-profits.
• Experience with Machine Learning.

Location: It is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates can email their resume to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘ a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

 We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Chhattisgarh who can spearhead a state-wide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: As a Project Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

• Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.

• Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.

• Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.

• Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.

• Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
• Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
• Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.

• Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

• Support the organisation in monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports.

Required skills and experiences:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

• Bachelors/ Masters degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
• Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
• Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.

• Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
• Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
• A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Hindi. Additional knowledge of the local languages of the state is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Past experience in the education sector.
• Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
• Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector

• Willingness to travel around the state if required.

Location: Raipur

Duration: 6 months (extendable up to one year)

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Chhattisgarh) -StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Project Manager (Implementation) for our StoryWeaver team

Pratham Books has several verticals like StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, and Donate-a-Book. The Project Manager (Implementation) will manage key projects across all 3 verticals. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of defined scope of work on time within budgets.

A successful candidate will work directly with external partners and internal teams at Pratham Books to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments and also act as Test Manager to manage the QA team across verticals. The Project Manager (Implementation) must have hands-on experience in testing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Manage the Partners to take detailed requirements briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. Help take decisions for the Development team whenever it gets blocked in agreement with the internal Product team.
• Coordinate internal teams and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the Partner(s) and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.

Required skills

• Tech/B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology or MCA.
• 5-8 years of work experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proven working experience in project management.
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• Technical enough to understand the Development team’s issues, review estimates and provide solutions to complete the feature development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Location: 

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Project Manager (Implementation) StoryWeaver in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us 

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager based out of Assam who can spearhead a statewide campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

• Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally.
• Establish and nurture government relationships in the state education department to further the campaign outreach and impact.
• Design and deliver campaign outreach initiatives in the state and ensure mobilisation of resources at the ground level.
• Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
• Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams.
• Undertake ad-hoc translation requests for short messages and social media posts.
• Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
• Work closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle, and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.

• Gathering and summarising key takeaways for monthly project reports

Required skills and experiences: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns.

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role.
• Proven experience in project management, social media campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector.
• Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team.
• Excellent track record of time management, systems organisation, and follow-up.
• Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes.
• A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies).

Language Skills:

Excellent proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Assamese, Bengali. Knowledge of Bodo is desirable.

Nice to have but not mandatory: 

• Past experience in the education sector.
• Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
• Experience running lean campaigns that emphasise scaling of success, ideally within the education/social sector.

Location: 

Guwahati

Write to us: 

Email your resume with ‘Campaign Manager (Assam) -Storyweaver’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org.  This project is for a duration of 6 months.

Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About the project:

The extended school closures in Maharashtra due to the pandemic is exacerbating the learning crisis with the potential for higher dropout rates.  In order to address support continuity of learning with a focus on promoting development of language and literacy skills amongst children in Maharashtra, and those most impacted by the pandemic, we will be deploying the following interventions

1. A state-wide digital reading campaign, in continuation with what was done in the first half of 2021, a digital reading campaign will be rolled out to enable children to continue benefiting from access to good quality storybooks and reading for joy; In this phase, the intervention will focus on developing institutional capacity of the state/ districts to take the campaign forward independently.

2. Implement the Read At Home Initiative Supplying Read at Home Book Sets for development of school readiness and language and literacy skills reaching out to ~24k children in Grades 1-2 of the 1204 schools in 6 blocks

— Build capacity of ~1300 teachers of grades 1-2 to help support the read at home initiative who will also receive a printed guidebook for the same

— Monitor the reach and use of the ReadAtHome book pack, and assess learning of a sample of children

3. Refurbish and make Functional Libraries at the Local Elementary Schools Classroom Library kits consisting of a set of 100 Books each for the ~1200 elementary schools in the 6 blocks. Build capacity of ~1200 teachers (other than those being trained as part of activity 2, where possible) on demonstrating effective use of the library even during school closures, where possible, by using techniques to make reading enjoyable/ collaborative amongst the ~60k students enrolled in these schools; the teachers will receive a printed guidebook for the same.

— Monitor the access to and engagement with the school libraries

Title: Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

Role Description: 

Pratham Books is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project which will include coordination and provision of technical support for mobilisation of the field functionaries towards achieving the goals of the project, training, assessments, monitoring.  Drafting of field updates, and project reports will also be an important part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination with the education department at state/district, and block level for planning of different trainings, mobilisation activities and other activities in the project.
• Liaison with the Pratham Books & UNICEF team to meet all project deliverables / smooth implementation of the project
• Facilitating and monitoring the smooth delivery of school and home educational kits for children with the Education Officers/District Institution for Education and Training (DIETs) of the 2 districts.
• Monitoring and documentation of good practices, action plans, assessments and other records of the project.
• Responsible for implementing the monitoring and evaluation of the project, developing and maintaining the MIS of the project.
• Planning and implementing community engagement activities in coordination with DIETs, schools and community volunteers.
• Capturing of relevant data and analysis of the same for programme evaluation as per the design.
• Drafting of impact and progress reports for donor agency, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in implementation of education projects.
• Graduate or postgraduate degree in the social sciences/ education/social work/education management/ humanities

2. Skills:

• Experience in Foundational literacy related projects
• Experience in project implementation in coordination with the government
• Communication and documentation skills.
• Marathi language skills (essential) and English documentation skills (preferred)

Job location and timeframe: 

This is a full-time position based in Maharashtra and the candidate is expected to work remotely, although some travel to 2 districts may be expected. The project is expected to be completed within the time frame of five months ending 31 Dec 2021.  Tentative start date -1st August 2021.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with the following documents by 30th July 2021 to careers@prathambooks.org. Please mention the following in the subject line: Application for Senior Project Manager – Maharashtra

• Cover letter
• Updated CV

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 300 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Deputy Editor

Pratham Books is looking for a creative person to take on the work of a deputy editor. The position involves reading and review of new manuscripts, editing chosen manuscripts, managing the workflow with authors, designers and illustrators, working with the translation and design team, proofing copy at the layout and print stage, writing copy for blurbs, catalogues and promotional events. The assistant will have to be involved in making the books ready for print and also adapting it for digital media (StoryWeaver, audio-visual, etc). The deputy editor will also need to coordinate with the administrative team for documentation, records and payments. We expect this person to bring in new ideas to create interesting books in Indian languages for children, especially those children who may be first-generation school-goers. The position requires an interest in children’s literature and a creative understanding of child-friendly treatment of subjects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing scripts start to finish and interacting with writers and illustrators.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting manuscripts.
• Interpret themes and apply them to appropriate levels to create books.
• Edits and/or proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for publication; making stylistic, structural and grammatical corrections, as well as other substantive changes as needed.
• Oversee the layout work, coordinate multiple production schedules and maintain printing deadlines for the same.
• Coordinate editorial, design, and production aspects, as well as post-production activities, such as mailing, mail house arrangements, registrations of copyright, etc.
• Dealing with the administration of work commissioned to freelance writers, researchers, art directors and illustrators;
• Liaising with other in-house teams, writers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process;
• May assist in training, scheduling and distributing work to freelance consultants.
• Develop relationships with writers and authors

Required skills

• Degree in Literature/Journalism/Mass Communication/Media /Language
• At least 6-8 years in an editorial position
• Ability to visualise and engage creatively with the design team
• An interest in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) subjects as the position involves creation of imaginative and fun STEM books

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Experience working with non-profits
• Candidates who have worked in children’s publishing or with children.

Location

This is a full-time position in our Bengaluru or Delhi office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Please send us your resume and work samples to careers@prathambooks.org with ‘Deputy Editor’ in the subject line of the email.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager – Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate-a-Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
• Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
• Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
• Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
• Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
• Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
• Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
• Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
• Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
• Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man-management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to  careers@prathambooks.org

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognised as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager OR Senior Manager: StoryWeaver

This position will work closely with the senior leadership to manage all projects related to the platform and shape the strategic direction of StoryWeaver.  There will be significant opportunities for innovation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to further develop, nurture and scale a world-class digital platform that is redefining the way reading resources can be created and distributed globally. In light of the NEP (2020) which accords the highest priority to achieving universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy by 2025, StoryWeaver has been working on several Foundational Literacy Programmes. This position will play a critical role in all aspects of design and delivery of these programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the internal teams to design strategies to implement StoryWeaver’s strategic and operational plans.
• Align processes and resource-planning with overall strategy.
• Develop plans to materialise strategy and analyse strategic partnership opportunities.
• Track and monitor user trends and usage data to develop insights that will drive future product enhancements.
• Monitor and analyse industry trends and market changes.
• End-to-end ownership of all deliverables in the product lifecycle. Design, implementation, user testing and data tracking. Develop product collaterals including product explainers, protocols, dashboards, case studies, user training modules and advocacy communication.
• Project manage key programme design and implementation.
• Ensure effective usage of the new foundational literacy programmes by collecting data on learning, teaching and user satisfaction metrics.
• Work closely with senior leadership on grant proposals.

Required skills

• Masters in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
• 6-8 years of experience
• Proven experience as a Strategic Planner or Business Consultant
• Understanding of market research and data analysis
• Knowledge of business operations and procedures
• Demonstrable project management abilities
• Analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Sophisticated ICT skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• Experience working with not-for-profit organisations.
• BTech/MSc/MCA degree in Computer Science or related disciplines will be a plus

Location: 

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with Senior Project Manager- StoryWeaver in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the art director and freelance illustrators to develop a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation.
• Designing books for print and for StoryWeaver – Pratham Books’ digital story platform.
• Working closely with our Editorial Team to create picture books for digital and print mediums.
• Working closely with the production team for the first print run of the books.

Required skills

• Expertise in InDesign Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw
• Basic graphic design skills and an interest in book layouts
• Basic understanding of the printing process (digital and offset)
• Minimum one to three years of relevant experience
• Ability to work quickly and accurately on design files
• Be a team player, quick learner
• Good communication skills

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• An interest in illustration and book publishing
• Knowledge of children’s books

Location: The position is based out of Bangalore

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Graphic Designer in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org with links to your portfolio/work samples.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Associate Manager- Fundraising

Pratham Books currently has multiple projects which are supported by various donors. We are looking to add another member to our fundraising team. The team is responsible for raising funds using various resources and building sustainable relationships with the donors by managing programmes that utilise funds donated.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative. The person will work closely with the Director- Fundraising and Donor Relations and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams. Frequent travel to differently located donors involved – local and sometimes out of Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage critical pieces of the fundraising process, which include the following:

• Manage and build a database of potential donors through desk research.
• Create campaign opportunities for our crowdfunding platform.
• Identify fundraising opportunities through awards and grants.
• Provide support in writing grant proposals and online submissions.
• Create and manage employee giving opportunities for the organisation.
• Manage volunteering engagements with existing donors.

Required skills:

• Postgraduate in any relevant field.
• More than 3 years of experience in Fundraising, Marketing and Sales.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic, and passionate about the cause.
• Should have excellent communication (written and oral) skills and people skills.
• Knowledge of CRM is necessary.
• Committed and meet deadlines consistently

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation in the area of donor relations will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Associate Manager- Fundraising’ in the subject line to  careers@prathambooks.org

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a User Experience Designer

We are looking for a passionate individual wanting to make a difference, one who believes that technology can be a powerful enabler in creating equitable access to resources. This role requires an individual contributor who can work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a team environment and deliver the project in a timely manner within allocated resources and budgets

We’re looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who strongly believes in the power of a good user experience. You will work closely with the internal teams and other design partners. The person needs to be an out-of-the box thinker and should be a strong believer and propagator of use of open technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• UX designs for new features and enhancements on the platform.
• Design for desktop and mobile devices keeping in mind responsive design requirements.
• Requirements Gathering: Requirement analysis with internal team, User interviews/SMEs discussion for better understanding of user needs.
• Translate user requirements into workflows, customer journey maps and document key use cases
• Quick prototyping that leads to consistent user experiences across the platform
• User testing and Documentation: Rapidly test the prototypes with key stakeholders, documenting the experience and iterate accordingly.
• Collaborate with the tech development team and stakeholders for efficient implementation of designs.
• Support content & marcom team on illustrations / designs on a need basis.

Required skills

2-4 years of experience

Nice to have but not mandatory:

Knowledge about HTML and CSS

Location: 

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Write to us:

Email your resume with UX Designer in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org

About Us 

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital and launching StoryWeaver. StoryWeaver (www.storyweaver.org.in) aims at enabling book security at scale, by pioneering a new, inclusive approach to book creation and distribution. StoryWeaver provides open access to multilingual storybooks that can be read online, offline or downloaded & printed for non-digital environments. Easy-to-use tools enable further translation & versioning, so that the books can be customised for local requirements. In just five years, StoryWeaver has grown from providing 800 storybooks in 24 languages to 34,000 books in 296 languages.

StoryWeaver is being recognized as an emerging innovation that can transform the early literacy reader ecosystem globally. Very early on, StoryWeaver was featured in the World Bank’s report on 20 innovative EdTech projects from around the world, and more recently was the recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Literacy Award 2017 International Prize.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager

The role involves developing and implementing strategic digital marketing initiatives for all brand properties.

Key Responsibilities: 

Digital marketing and data custodian for a host of offerings: the Pratham Books eStore, StoryWeaver, Donate-a-Book

• Drive digital marketing campaigns from planning to execution to meet key performance metrics and annual targets
• Constantly optimize marketing activities to improve return on investment
• Allocate budgets and analyse and recommend modifications to ad spends
• Optimise marketing budgets to improve Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and efficiently acquire and retain new customers, users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve KPIs, to brainstorm on strategies to acquire and retain customers / users, guide A/B creative tests and spend scaling tests
• Learn new digital marketing trends and pilot new performance marketing channels

Required skills and experiences: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in managing digital marketing campaigns with online measurement and operations
• Hands-on knowledge of Facebook Ads and Audience Insights, the Google Suite (YouTube Ads, Google Ad Words, Google Analytics, Google Search – SEO & SEM) Experience with technical aspects of digital and programmatic advertising and experience working with product teams on scalable business solutions
• Prior experience in setting up multi-touch attribution to track touchpoints across the funnel to maximise campaign effectiveness
• Expertise across automation, audience, targeting, attribution and assets
• Expertise in overall search ecosystem with focus on accelerating business growth, driving adoption
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to process large data sets and identify patterns of significance
• Proven experience creating and sharing “best practice” solutions to inculcate a culture of learning and having impact at scale

Nice to have but not mandatory: 

• Previous experience in Sales/ Marketing/ Public Relations
• Video skills

Location: 

This is a full-time position and is based out of Bangalore

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us: 

Email your resume with the Digital Marketing Manager in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

About Us 

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to  collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books increased its footprint by going digital. StoryWeaver, is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned, or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

We are looking for a Campaign Manager who can spearhead a large-scale digital campaign. The person is responsible to successfully implement the campaign and deliver on the KPIs while managing internal and external stakeholders.

An ideal candidate should have proven experience in campaign and project management.

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Campaign Manager, you will manage the day-to-day communication and operational aspects of the project. Your core responsibilities will be to:

• Create and maintain detailed timelines/work plans for all project deliverables and key milestones; hold internal and external teams accountable to project plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational questions about the project internally and externally
• Identify stakeholders and attendees for crucial recurring and ad-hoc discussions; capture meeting notes and escalate communications to align on deliverables and troubleshoot roadblocks.
• Deliver project status updates to internal and external teams
• Support in preparing project launch, weekly check-ins, to identify and capture recommendations for future execution.
• Working closely with other team members to capture feedback throughout the project lifecycle and to contribute to the iteration of existing processes aimed at making project delivery more effective.
• Gathering and summarizing key takeaways for monthly project reports

 Required skills and experiences: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in education sector, project management or social media outreach campaigns
• Bachelors/ Master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered for the role
• Proven experience in project management, social campaigns, digital marketing campaigns and/ or project management preferably in the education sector
• Exceptional communication and project-management/organisational skills
• Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
• Excellent track record of time management, systems organization, and follow-up
• Agility and flexibility towards evolving responsibilities and last-minute project changes
• A confident facilitator to coordinate discussions between multiple internal stakeholders (such as an interdisciplinary team of different specialists across different geographies)

Nice to have but not mandatory: 

• Past experience in the education sector.
• Master’s degree with past work experience in social sector organising and advocacy.
• Experience running lean campaigns that emphasize scaling of success, ideally within education/social sector

Location: 

Remote working

Compensation: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Write to us: 

This is a project-based role for a duration of six months

Email your resume with the Campaign Manager-StoryWeaver in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org. Also, send us a short paragraph on why you think you are suitable for the position.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for a Manager-  Donate-a-Book

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate person who is high on initiative.  The person will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and will have to coordinate with geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement crowdfunding strategies for Donate A Book which focus on increasing the base of donors and campaigners of the platform, with a special emphasis on retention.
• Outreach to like-minded organisations who would benefit from using the platform to raise funds for their library needs.
• Partner with socially responsible for-profit organisations to engage their employees towards running campaigns or making donations using the platform.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams to use social media, sales and fundraising networks to reach out to potential donors and campaigners.
• Create and implement communications and engagement strategies that keep donors and campaigners abreast of the impact of their donations and campaigns and also keeps them engaged with the platform on a regular basis.
• Measure and report progress of crowdfunding strategies by sharing regular platform analytics to internal marketing, sales and fundraising teams.
• Track and measure sectoral best practices to constantly grow the platform and make it future-ready for donors and campaigners alike.

Required skills:

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of work experience across Sales, Marketing or Crowdfunding.
• Self-driven, cause-oriented professional, at ease with deadlines and targets.
• Must possess excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills.
• Willingness to travel and meet donors within and outside Bangalore.
• Must be familiar with MS Office and CRM.

 Nice to have but not mandatory:

Previous experience of working in a not for profit organization in the area of donor relations and/ or supervisory or man management experience will be a bonus.

Location:

This is a full-time position based out of Bangalore.

Compensation:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 Write to us:

Email your resume with ‘Manager Donate-a-Book’ in the subject line to  careers@prathambooks.org

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

We are looking for an Art Director

We are looking for an Art Director to help us create visually appealing picture books with a strong understanding of how each of these mediums work.

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the design and production of books created for both print and digital. As most of our titles are migrated to StoryWeaver, we are looking for someone who is tech-savvy and eager to find ways of minimising loss between print and digital book design. This will require you to work closely with our editorial team and external content creators we collaborate with (illustrators, consultant art directors). The candidate needs to have excellent graphic design skills and experience in print production.

Key Responsibilities

• Art direct a set of picture books with a focus on literacy and innovation and manage production
• Manage a graphic designer to ensure that the book design is completed within agreed timelines
• Work with freelance illustrators and consultant art directors to create visually-appealing books keeping in mind print and digital requirements
• Find innovative ways of reducing losses when a book is adapted from print to digital, or vice versa
• Ensure highest quality of print books
• Work closely with the editorial and language team to create stories with rich, diverse and nuanced visual narratives
• Bring in expertise of typography, keeping in mind multilingual content

Required skills

• 6-8 years of experience in Graphic Design
• Strong understanding of print production
• Strong communication skills
• Expertise in Photoshop, InDesign
• Ability to multi-task
• Be a team player

Nice to have but not mandatory:

• An interest in illustration and book publishing
• Knowledge of children’s books

Location: There are two open positions. One is based out of Bangalore and the other out of New Delhi.

Salary: Will commensurate with experience.

We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to be part of a team that is creating a new model in multilingual publishing to address the scarcity of books for children in need.

Write to us: Email your resume with Art Director in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org with links to your portfolio/work samples.

Pratham Books (www.prathambooks.org) is a not-for-profit children’s book publisher that was set up in 2004 to publish good quality, affordable books in many Indian languages. Our mission is to see ‘a book in every child’s hand’ and we have spread the joy of reading to millions of children in India. As a publisher serving every child in India, Pratham Books has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to exploring innovative ways in which to create access to joyful stories and have been fortunate in finding partners to collaborate with who share this vision.

In 2015, Pratham Books’ increased its footprint by going digital. As an industry leader, we were one of the first publishers in the country to open license our content. All this content is now available on StoryWeaver, which is a digital platform that hosts stories in languages from India and beyond, so that every child can have an endless stream of stories in her mother tongue to read and enjoy. The stories can be read, translated, versioned or downloaded for free. All stories on the platform are openly licensed.

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We are looking for a Content Manager for our StoryWeaver team.

We are looking for a dynamic individual for the position of Content Manager – StoryWeaver. A self-motivated individual with experience and skills in curating content from multiple sources, forging strategic partnerships and anchoring the process of migrating content to the platform. The person will lead a team and be responsible for timely execution to expand the content available on the platform to serve the needs of children globally. The role will report to the Director – StoryWeaver and will work closely with different internal and external stakeholders. This is a full time position based out of Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead the strategic planning, development, and management of content on StoryWeaver

• Curation of Content

• • • Continual development of new, innovative ideas to curate the content on the platform 
    • Curate content based on requirements of organisations and partners so as to ensure users access quality content

• Licensing and Sourcing Content

• • • Create partnership opportunities with other publishers to open license their content on the platform
    • Work closely with the content team for sourcing children’s storybooks under open licences from across the globe
    • Create, implement and showcase the best practices around open licensing of content through easily replicable frameworks

• Orienting to Curriculum 

• • • Liaison with educational and governmental partners and teachers on curating content based on curriculum and structured frameworks. 
    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to create and source curriculum based content. 

• Hygiene and Maintenance

• • • Liaison with collaborators and  internal and external stakeholder to ensure that high quality standards are met for crowd-sourced content – including review processes and red flagging of inappropriate content
    • Work closely with operations and studio teams to ensure processes and work-flows are created and well implemented
    • Work closely with the editorial, research and marketing teams on promotions and campaigns and to deliver the project goals

• Other Tasks 

• • To take on other tasks or responsibilities, as required for the project  
  • Archiving and documentation 

Required Skills

1. Post graduate in Literature / Education / Journalism with 6-8 years of experience in related fields. Experience with digital platforms is favourable
2. Experience in curriculum development or classroom experience
3. The candidate must have hands-on experience in review, proofreading and production related processes.
4. Exceptional communication skills     
5. Highly organized and detail oriented
6. A proven track record to manage, lead and deliver large-scale operations
7. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team         

Nice to have but not mandatory

1. Experience working with non-profits     
2. 1-2 years working in a partner-facing role     
3. Indic language and digital publishing experience

Location:
This is a full-time position in our Bangalore office.

Compensation:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Write to us:
Email your resume with ‘Content Manager – StoryWeaver’ in the subject line to careers@prathambooks.org