Reading Programme Community Facilitator

Reading Programme Community Facilitator 1 Year contract - Part-time (24 hours/week) Little Zebra Books is a faith-based, nonprofit organisation that specialises in providing home language books to organisations that serve communities in Southern Africa. Masifunde Sidlala is a programme, currently operating in the Cape Town area, that aims to provide partner organisations with books for children and capacity development to implement reading activities in home languages.

Little Zebra Books is looking to appoint a Reading Programme Community Facilitator who will work closely with partner organisations in the Masifunde Sidlala programme. Our programme partners are based in different communities in and around Cape Town including Capricorn, Gugulethu, Philippi, Masipumelele, Fish Hoek.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment to promoting home language reading and reading at home so that children can grow in their love for reading and love for the Lord.

Requirements:

●       Fluent in isiXhosa and English. Excellent verbal and written skills in both languages are essential.
●       Post-schooling diploma or qualification in teaching or education, literacy or related field preferable
●       2-3 years experience working in after school programmes, teaching or other literacy organisations
●       Comfortable facilitating reading group activities and in giving feedback and sharing ideas with partners
●       Computer literacy with proficiency in using Gmail and Google Drive.
●       Own transport or be able to get to the areas where the project is active and to the office in Muizenberg.
●       Experience in monitoring and evaluating programmes is an advantage.
●       Commitment to timely and accurate reporting and being able to relay information well.
Responsibilities:
●       Regular contact and engagement with partner organisations.
●       Site visits to partner organisations for monitoring of programme activities and support to practitioners.
●       Prepare for and facilitate monthly community of practice meetings.
●       Participate and coordinate partner involvement in the development and translation of new story books.
●       Attend weekly staff and project meetings.
●       Identify new potential partners.
●       Attend conferences and stakeholder engagements to advocate for home language reading
●       Contribute to newsletters and general LZB communications
●       M&E of the Masifunde Sidlala programme

To apply, send your cover letter, your CV, plus 2 contactable work references to info@littlezebrabooks.com with “Reading Programme Community Facilitator” in the subject line, Deadline for applications 17 January 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.