Trainer Urdu

Job Purpose:

To lead a team of subject professionals to ensure implementation of curriculum by planning and directing all training operational and functional activities under the supervision of the training director

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

weightage: for each task

Duty 1: Management - weightage:10%

• Ensuring proper dissemination of information between trainers, projects, school officers and staff
• Developing cross functional coordination between training and programs to ensure that organizational goals are met
• Coaching and monitoring the development of a trainer
• Resolving communication issues and encourage creative problem solving
• Submitting monthly training plans
• Submitting quarterly reports on trainings, status and progress
• Developing annual training and curriculum budget
• Capacity building and professional development of training staff
• Grievance handling, maintaining discipline and appraisal of trainers

Duty 2: Course Development - weightage: 35%

• Overall responsibility of implementation of course at program level in all directly managed projects
• Developing/enhancing capacity of principals through short courses and workshops
• Developing relevant resources/tools for supplementing the course to support the practice of principals
• Field testing and strengthening capacity of principals

Duty 3: Training – (of DIL and partner project staff) - weightage: 30%

• Used knowledge and understanding of relevant issues, ideas and theories for developing, implementing and managing trainings and their assessment
• Developing and executing trainings using multiple strategies based on different learning styles and ability levels identified in the needs analysis
• Can design trainings which meet the need of distance learning and face to face learning.
• Keeping up to date and enhancing professional knowledge and skills needed for improving performance
• Is able to use a variety of assessment / follow up methods before and after training.
• Is able to appy principles of performance based assessment to track the progress made by learners.

Duty 4: Monitoring - weightage: 10%

• Using a variety of assessment and follow up methods before, during and after training to measure the progress the learners are making (DIL teachers, principals and trainers)
• Visiting project schools occasionally to provide feedback to teachers to ensure training implementation
• Creating systems for resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner while making adjustments as needed

Duty 5: Professional Development: - weightage: 10%

• Keeping up to date for enhancing professional knowledge and skills needed for improving performance

Duty 6: Organizational Policies - weightage: 5%

• Travelling
• Contributing to developing organizational strategy, policy and procedures related to DIL, its program and project management
• Ensuring alignment of all activities with the organization’s mission and vision and adherence to policies and procedures

Education, qualification, skills and experience:

Education: (Formal degree)

• Masters degree in education, specific subject or in any related discipline

Qualification: (Certification, diploma in training etc)

• Certificate in Teaching

(Relevant) Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in education or development sector

Skills: (Essential and Desirable)

• Interpersonal and Communication:
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English language
• Strategic Thinking and Orientation:

Ability to apply Strong analytical skills in the development of long term and short term plans.

• Decision Making Skills:

Strategic decision maker and ability to work under minimum supervision. A multitasking spirit to handle tough situations and stringent circumstances. A go-getter attitude

• Leadership Skills:

Ability to provide leadership and guidance as mentor to trainers in accordance with the developmental needs.

• Training Skills:

Competence in assessing needs and developing training plans, material, curriculum, documentation and manuals.

• Team Work:

Proven track record of fostering team work and performing effectively in a team.

• Relationship Management:

Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to create a climate of trust and transparency.

• Departmental Management:

Experience in policy formulation, budget preparation and management. Facilitation and People Management Skills.

Technical knowledge/ know how

• Competence in using MS office; Word, Power Point, Excel
• Ability to use technology to facilitate distance learning