Training Coordinator

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme; Gujarat; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Maternity and paternity leave

Leave encashment options

5-day work week

Job summary

A leading NGO seeks a Training Center Coordinator to oversee training programs, mobilize participants, and ensure effective administration of the training center. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and 5 to 6 years of relevant experience in community development or training projects. The role requires strong organizational, community engagement, and reporting skills, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of experience in training, education, or community development projects.
• Experience in skill development or livelihood promotion programs preferred.
• Proficiency in local language required.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and local language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of the training center.
• Ensure smooth implementation of training programs.
• Mobilize participants and maintain training records.
• Support trainers and trainees in training delivery.
• Conduct outreach to mobilize trainees.
• Oversee maintenance of training center facilities and equipment.
• Liaise with local institutions, government departments, NGOs, and industry partners.
• Encourage youth placement and internships; promote entrepreneurship opportunities.

Skills

Skill development or livelihood promotion

Crop management

Irrigation technologies

Gender and government schemas

Community mobilization

Budget management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Masters in Social Work, Rural Development, Education, Management, or related field

Rural Development

Education

Management

Job description

Location: Blocks of Surendranagar District, Gujarat

Education: Masters in Social Work, Rural Development, Education, Management, or related field

Experience: 5 to 6 years of experience in training, education, or community development projects

Position Summary:The Training Center Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all activities of the training center, ensuring smooth implementation of training programs, mobilizing participants, maintaining records, and supporting trainers and trainees. The role requires excellent organizational skills, community engagement abilities, and commitment to delivering impactful training for youth, women, and community members.

Skills:

Experience in skill development or livelihood promotion programs preferred.

Knowledge of crop management, irrigation technologies, soil & water conservation, and FPO strengthening, Gender and government schemas.

Proficiency in local language and MS Office/Excel.

Preferred Attributes:

Strong facilitation and community mobilization skills.

Good organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Budget management and reporting skills.

Facility management and maintenance oversight.

Ability to engage with community members and motivate youth.

Team player with problem-solving and multitasking skills.

Timely preparation of annual training calendar and reports.

Resource optimization and cost-effective use of training center facilities.

Quality and timely maintenance of training center infrastructure.

Trainee satisfaction, retention, and placement/self-employment outcomes.

Accuracy and timeliness of financial documentation and reporting.

Job Profile

1. Training Coordination

Plan and coordinate training sessions as per the project schedule.

Coordinate with other project leaders to prepare the yearly calendar for mandatory and staff development/improvement training.

Support trainers in the delivery of training modules.

Create and help design training modules on gender, agriculture, social mobilization, PRA, and other thematic areas.

Ensure timely availability of training materials and resources.

Monitor participant attendance, progress, and performance.

2. Community Mobilization & Trainee Support

Conduct outreach activities to mobilize trainees from nearby communities.

Counsel and guide trainees on career pathways and training relevance.

Address participant concerns and maintain high retention rates.

Create awareness of internship programs, induction programs for new Staff, and orient them on the core values of AKRSP(I).

3. Center Administration & Reporting

Maintain attendance, trainee records, and training-related documentation.

Prepare and share weekly/monthly reports with the project team.

Maintain budget utilization and expense reports for the training center.

Ensure proper, timely, and error-free billing, collection reports, payment reports, and other required reports.

Oversee repair and maintenance of the training center facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

Ensure proper upkeep of training aids, classrooms, and utilities.

4. Stakeholder & Placement Linkages

Liaise with local institutions, government departments, NGOs, and industry partners.

Explore opportunities with other NGOs/Government agencies to conduct training at the center, prepare a year-round calendar, and ensure optimal utilization of resources.

Facilitate exposure visits, guest lectures, and job placement support.

Build linkages for entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities for trainees.

Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.

On-site and off-site training opportunities.

5-day work week.

Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.

15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).

10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply

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Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!