Training Officer

**About the Project**

Project Pragati is a ‘second chance’ program, launched in 2021, to create a self
- sustaining ecosystem at scale for permanently at-risk, out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to enable:

- 10th-grade credentialing
- Link them to higher education, employment or vocational training

**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Training Officer to spearhead the training and delivery of Project Pragati in Bihar to enable more than 15,000 adolescent girls and young women to pass their 10th grade from Bihar State Open School in the next 21-24 months.

As a Training Officer, you will be the driving force behind the successful execution of this life-changing initiative. This is not just another job; it's a unique chance to be part of a team that is actively changing lives through transformation in education.

**Position in the Organogram**:
Lead Training

**Scope of work**:
**A] Planning and Implementation**:

- Work with the Project Officer (Operations Lead) in developing the annual plan of the district.
- Track and implement the training at all operational districts.
- Create and review the digital training.
- Monitor program implementation progress and give input where necessary based on quality improvement.
- Take lead in planning, managing & facilitating the training events.

**B] Training, Advocacy and Capacity Building**:

- Lead the program team at district level and work on their capacity building.
- Developing the Master Trainers’ (MT) group at district level for quality training implementation
- Work on the capacity building of MTs
- Use blended learning approach for capacity building including e-learning modules, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages -Ensure the district program related training offline/online and documentation.
- Conduct field level visits to monitor program quality.
- Ensure that monthly progress report, quarterly progress report is prepared and shared in a timely manner with reporting managers.
- Ensure the implementation of the training feedback system for further improvement of content and training mechanism.
- Conduct Training Visit according to the training plan and provide qualitative input.
- Coordinate with Admin team for smooth implementation of the trainings.
- Support program staff in the design, delivery and evaluation of training, capacity building and advocacy support activities.
- Evaluate and follow up on training, capacity building and advocacy support activities with a view to reinforcing capacities, assessing impact, and building partnerships and networks.

**C] Documentation and Information Management**:

- Work in collaboration with other departments.
- Ensure Training and quality related records and data management.
- Document all the training requirements, and maintain up-to-date trackers for training contents developed, training conducted, participants trained, training hours completed etc.

**Specific Job Skills & Values**:

- Sound contextual knowledge of local issues, organizational relationships, social and cultural constraints and realities, and environmental conditions, Right to Education, Child Psychology, and Community Motivation
- Ability to facilitate Training programs and manage Training.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships, collaborate with individuals in a culturally diverse setting and build consensus.
- Ability to multitask and perform under stress situation.
- Ability to treat people equally irrespective of gender.
- Work effectively and inclusively with a range of people both within and outside of the org
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local, state and national levels.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
- Proven capacity to supervise, train, coach and mentor staff.
- Excellent communication skills - oral & written with the ability to deliver trainings and presentations.

**Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations**

1. 3-5 years of experience in training facilitation and implementation in Education Field

2. Excellent proficiency in Hindi - to read, write and speak, proficiency in English is preferable

3. Excellent planning and execution skills

4. Good observation and analytical skills

5. Experience in conducting training sessions

6. Analytical and Problem solving ability, with die hard attitude

7. Familiar with standard project management practices

8. Well organized, with high standards of work ethics

9. Comfortable in using MS Office, Gmail and other standard Internet Resources

10. Adept at using smartphone and all features

11. Preferrable Specific skills include:
1. Digital training (Create/review the training)

2. Web and Application based digital training skill

1. Excellent planning and organizational skills, with st