Training Lead (SOAR)

NagaEd; Kohima; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational non-profit in Kohima, India is seeking a Training Lead to manage and innovate training programs for teachers and education leaders. This role requires expertise in pedagogy and curriculum development, as well as experience with culturally diverse contexts. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in AI tools for enhancing training are essential for success. Join us in making a significant impact in education in Nagaland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale teacher training programs.
• Proven experience designing learning assessments.
• Experience working in North East India or with culturally diverse learning contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate all training interventions.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of training.

Skills

Pedagogy

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Monitoring training effectiveness

AI tools proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Familiarity with public education systems

Culturally diverse learning contexts

Digital learning content design

Education

Degree in education or related discipline

Job description

As the Training Lead for Mission SOAR Nagaland, you will be responsible for anchoring the design, coordination, and quality assurance of all training interventions across the mission. Your role will ensure that training programs for teachers, education officers, and system leaders are contextually relevant, pedagogically sound, and operationally smooth. You will collaborate closely with ecosystem partners and government stakeholders to align training content with institutional priorities, manage training logistics, and monitor the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives across the state.

Organisational Unit Function

• Collaborate with Ecosystem Partners to co-design training frameworks, content, and materials aligned to Mission SOAR’s pedagogical goals and grounded in Nagaland’s educational and cultural context.
• Coordinate with the Department of School Education (DSE) and district authorities to align training plans with departmental calendars, operational needs, and priorities.
• Structure and manage training operations, including calendars, session logistics, and communications, in coordination with the Admin and Logistics team.
• Ensure quality and consistency in training delivery across sites by maintaining standards, preparing facilitators, and conducting feedback loops.
• Monitor and report training outcomes, using assessments, field feedback, and partner inputs to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge products related to training, including content archives, assessment results, and best practices.
• Support governance and reporting by preparing training updates, summaries, and inputs for project reports, Steering Committees, and review meetings.
• Participate in internal learning and review sessions to reflect on training effectiveness and contribute to adaptive program management.

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Director, Elevate Foundation. Mentorship and day-to-day support are provided by the Programs Lead.

Communications (Internal/External)

Who

Why

Director, Elevate Foundation Strategic alignment and reporting

Programs Lead Coordination and support for training roll-out

Implementation Team Align training design with on-ground needs

Government Stakeholders (DoSE, SCERT) Align training content with institutional goals

Ecosystem Partners Consult and collaborate on pedagogical frameworks

Admin and Logistics Team Coordinate venue, materials, and delivery logistics

Selection Criteria

• Degree in education, teacher development, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale teacher training
  programs.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum development, and adult learning
  principles.
• Proven experience designing learning assessments and monitoring training
  effectiveness.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline processes,
  and support decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in developing
  instructional materials.
• Strong organisational and operational planning skills.
• Familiarity with teacher training programs in public education systems.
• Experience working in North East India or with culturally diverse learning contexts.
• Proficiency in designing digital learning content or blended training models.
• Knowledge of NEP 2020 principles and implementation in classroom settings.