Training Officer

Magic Bus; Ahmedabad District, Surat; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Bus is seeking a Livelihood trainer to deliver structured induction programmes and lead centre-based training for youth. The role includes youth engagement, design of timetables, and delivering skill-based sessions aligned with the national programme.

You will facilitate sports-for-development activities, conduct 1:1 needs assessments, and collaborate with career counsellors to guide youth toward jobs and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commerce graduate with 2-3 years in soft and life skills training.
• Excellent communication in English and local language.
• Strong digital learning skills for training others.
• Ability to mentor students for higher aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a structured induction programme for Youth starting on the Livelihood programme.
• Lead all training in the Livelihood Centres and support youth into jobs and further education placements.
• Deliver Sports for Development activities using Magic Bus curriculum and resources.
• Deliver training content and tailor to local context while ensuring session outcomes.
• Ensure training outcomes are achieved in each session with consistent messages.
• Design an effective Livelihood Centre training timetable with the Centre Coordinator.
• Apply innovative training techniques to make training more engaging.
• Undertake comprehensive 1:1 needs assessments with youth to identify strengths and needs.
• Partner with Centre Coordinator or career counsellors to empower youth with guidance.
• Act as lead worker in the first phase of youth engagement with Magic Bus Livelihood programme.

Skills

Soft skills training

Life skills training

English & local language comms

Digital learning skills

Facilitation skills

Independent & team work

Learning-to-learn

Mentoring students

2-3 years experience

Education

Commerce Graduate with 2-3 years experience

Graduation in any stream

Certification in career counselling

Job description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Deliver a structured induction programme to each group of youth starting on the Livelihood programme
• Lead all training in the Livelihood Centres for the Magic Bus Livelihood programme, which delivers skill training to youth and supports them into jobs and further education placements
• Deliver Sports for Development activities to youth using Magic Bus curriculum and in house resources to engage youth successfully and enhance their learning
• Deliver training content developed by Magic Bus national Programme Development Team and tailor this where necessary to the local context whilst ensuring session outcomes are delivered.
• Ensure training outcomes are achieved in each session and youth receive consistent messages throughout all training interventions
• Design an effective Livelihood Centre training timetable with the Centre Coordinator and ensure that this is constantly monitored and updated to enable youth to access the training they need
• Apply and continuously develop innovative training techniques to make training more effective, fun and interactive
• Undertake comprehensive needs assessments 1:1 with youth to identify their strengths & limitations, training and life skills needs and overall targets for the programme
• Work in partnership with the Centre Coordinator or specialist career counsellors during the needs assessment to ensure youth have the impartial Information, Advice and Guidance that empowers them to make positive choices about potential careers
• Act as the lead worker in the first phase of youths engagement with Magic Bus Livelihood programme and ensure all youth receive the full and proper offer during this time

Desired Competencies and Qualifications:

• Commerce Graduate with 2-3 years of experience in soft skills and life skills training, having good communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English and local language; proficiency in English and non-verbal communication is mandatory
• Strong digital learning skills for training others and for self-learning
• Good facilitation skills and ability create classroom learning activities based on topic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and with all levels of staff, volunteers, and school authorities
• Strong learning-to-learn skills for picking up new soft skills subject areas quickly
• Ability to mentor students for higher aspirations and skill building
• Graduation in any stream and certification in career counselling