Subject Matter Expert

Position:	Subject Matter Expert	Program:	Livelihoods
Location:	Delhi	Reporting Relationship:	Program Manager Skilling & Livelihoods
Nature of Employment:	Fixed term Staff (upto 31st March 2026)	Number of Positions:	3

 

ABOUT AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION TRUST

The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged, with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional. Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and the U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, AIF has impacted the lives of 21.01 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories of India. 

Registered as a Trust in India, with an independent Board of Trustees, AIF adheres to strict financial and governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible management of resources. As per statutory mandates, AIF is registered under 80G and 12A. These registrations and certifications are tangible evidence of the organization's existence, credibility, and compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks while demonstrating a firm commitment to its vision and mission. Learn more at www.aif-india.org.  

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AIF’s Livelihoods program drives a unique market-relevant approach, harnessing the power of technology, to provide knowledge, skills, and opportunities to underprivileged youth, marginalized women, and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to secure jobs, manage enterprises, and access dignified and sustainable livelihoods while building climate resilient communities. With a keen focus on the areas of remote jobs, ecosystem support for enhanced female labor force participation, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities for PwDs, street vendors, and artisans around the country, AIF Livelihoods aims to lead nationwide, industry-led, collaborative skills and entrepreneur development initiatives, to meet India’s growing need for skilled workforce. Since 2006, the program has served 3.2 million underserved citizens across India.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities - Curriculum Design & Development (70%)

• Design and periodically upgrade industry-aligned curricula for AI, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity, mapped to employability-focused job roles.
• Integrate latest advancements such as GenAI, automation tools, cloud-native services, and modern security frameworks into existing curricula.
• Structure curricula into clearly defined, stackable competency modules aligned with entry-level and associate IT roles.
• Embed mandatory labs, real-world use cases, and capstone projects across all courses to enhance practical job readiness.
• Develop skill-based assessments, practical evaluations, and standardized rubrics to accurately measure learner competency.
• Align curricula with relevant national and global IT certifications while ensuring contextual applicability for livelihood programs.
• Convert curricula into standardized trainer toolkits including session plans, lab manuals, and solution guides for consistent delivery.
• Adapt curriculum content for effective LMS deployment through structured learning pathways and digital assessments.
• Establish and enforce academic quality benchmarks to ensure uniform curriculum delivery and learning outcomes across implementations.
• Implement a structured review cycle incorporating industry feedback, trainer inputs, and technology trends for ongoing curriculum relevance.

2. Training of Trainers (ToT) & Academic Quality Assurance (30%)

• Design and deliver structured Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to upskill trainers on:
• Advanced IT subject knowledge
• Practical lab delivery and project facilitation
• Use of LMS and digital teaching tools
• Learner engagement and assessment techniques
• Develop Trainer Toolkits, including:
• Session plans and delivery notes
• Lab manuals and solution guides
• Assessment rubrics and evaluation frameworks
• Mentor and certify trainers through:
• Classroom observations (virtual/physical)
• Technical evaluations and demo sessions
• Continuous feedback and improvement plans
• Establish academic quality benchmarks to ensure consistency and standardization across training locations and cohorts.
• Support integration of curriculum and assessments into the AIF LMS and ensure smooth academic execution.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Computer Applications, or allied disciplines (preferred).

Technical Expertise

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in one or more Advanced IT domains (AI/ML, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Software Development).
• Strong understanding of industry tools, platforms, and certification pathways.
• Experience in curriculum design, academic frameworks, and competency-based learning models.
• Trainer Enablement & Instructional Skills
• Proven experience in Training of Trainers (ToT) and mentoring technical instructors.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into structured, learner-friendly curricula.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, digital content authoring tools, and blended learning methodologies.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program, academic, and technology teams.
• High attention to academic quality, relevance, and scalability.

OTHERS:

Salary shall commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABILITY:

Immediate

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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