Qureos Mentor

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)

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 Location
 
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 Lahore or Islamabad, with occasional travel across project sites and partners
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Education, Publishing, Language, Fine Arts, Communication, or related field
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in book publishing, children&rsquo;s book development, or educational content production.
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of the local publishing industry and children&rsquo;s literature landscape in Pakistan.
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 Experience with the full publishing process including manuscript development, design, pre-press, printing, and distribution.
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 Proficiency in MS Office and design software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator preferred).
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 Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills (English and Urdu).
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 Experience working with public education systems, NGOs, or literacy projects.
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 Knowledge of book leveling systems and familiarity with foundational literacy frameworks.
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 Existing networks within the publishing and education sectors.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Book Development and Publishing Management
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 Plan and oversee the full publishing cycle of children&rsquo;s storybooks and reading materials, from concept note to printed book.
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 Coordinate the annual call for manuscripts and sample illustrations; facilitate review and selection processes with internal and external panels.
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 Organize and facilitate writers&rsquo; and illustrators&rsquo; workshops, mentoring sessions, and follow-ups for story and artwork refinement.
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 Work closely with selected writers, illustrators, and editors to finalize manuscripts and illustrations in line with feedback from reviewers and project leads.
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 Ensure the final layout, design, and pre-press preparation of books by coordinating with designers.
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 Liaise with printers for printing specifications, proofing, and production oversight to ensure quality and timely delivery.
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 Maintain publishing documentation, design archives, and metadata for all published titles.
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 Quality Assurance and Standards
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 Ensure storybooks meet agreed quality standards for design, content, and production.
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 Support the development and use of book leveling and categorization tools for age-appropriate and reading-level alignment.
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 Monitor and evaluate the use of ITA-published titles in classroom libraries and community spaces, gathering feedback from teachers and children.
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 Ensure adherence to ITA and partner branding and copyright policies.
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 Distribution and Inventory Management
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 Plan and manage the distribution of published books to project schools, libraries, and partners.
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 Maintain digital and physical inventory of published titles and ensure proper documentation of stock movement and storage.
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 Support logistics for book fairs, launches, and reading events showcasing ITA&rsquo;s published materials.
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 Capacity Building and Partnerships
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 Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for local writers, illustrators, and publishers to strengthen the children&rsquo;s literature ecosystem in Pakistan.
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 Build partnerships with the local publishing industry, National Book Foundation, literacy organizations, and government departments.
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 Represent ITA and PLP in book fairs, exhibitions, and forums related to children&rsquo;s publishing and literacy promotion.
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 Reporting, Budgeting, and Documentation
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 Contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting for publishing-related activities.
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 Track expenses, manage procurement documentation, and ensure cost-effective publishing operations.
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 Prepare progress reports, workshop summaries, and documentation of best practices and lessons learned for donor reporting and internal learning.
 
 
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 How to apply?
 
 
 
 If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter clearly stating the position name, your current and expected salary. Applications can be sent via email to careers@itacec.org or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road, Canal Park Gulberg 2, Lahore, Pakistan.
 
 
 Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
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Book Publishing Associate