Trainer - Digital Skills (IT, ITES)

AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION TRUST 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position:	Trainer - Digital Skills (IT, ITES)	Program:	Livelihoods
Location:	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Reporting Relationship:	Project Officer-Skilling  & Livelihoods
Nature of   Employment:	Fixed term Staff (31st, March,  2026)	Number of Positions:	One

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 3.8 million underserved citizens across India. 

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Core Responsibilities (60%) 

● To onboard and orient the candidates on AIFs LMS portal  

● Design and deliver engaging training sessions tailored to the specific needs of participants in life skills,  digital skills, or trade-specific areas. 

● Employ diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles and maximize  participant comprehension and retention. 

● Develop and adapt training materials, curriculum, and resources to ensure relevance and  effectiveness in addressing skill gaps. 

● Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation,  collaboration, and skill application. 

● Provide personalized guidance and feedback to participants to enhance their learning experience and  skill development. 

● Collaborate with project stakeholders to assess participant progress, identify challenges, and  implement strategies for continuous improvement.

● To ensure retention of candidates in the training program and keep a check on the dropouts. 

● To develop and administer assessments or quizzes to evaluate candidates' learning progress and  knowledge retention 

● Daily calling of absentee candidates and counselling them. 

● To ensure highly engaging and enriching learning environment to enable the candidates with full  involvement in the learning sessions and passing out with the best possible scores 

● Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to the respective  skill domain. 

● Contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts by collecting data, analyzing outcomes, and  generating insights to inform programmatic decisions. 

● Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, employers, and educational institutions to facilitate  job placement, apprenticeships, or further education opportunities for participants. 

● Maintain accurate records and documentation of training activities, participant achievements, and  program impact for reporting purposes. 

● To ensure daily maintenance of the daily lesson plans and timely delivery of the curriculum 

● To handle student queries in terms of training and placement in timely manner. 

● To conduct and analyze the endline assessment on AIF LMS  

Mobilization (20%) 

● To provide support to conduct baseline assessment  

● To assess and evaluate candidates based on their understanding post mobilization. 

● To Support in training counselling of mobilized candidates as and when required by addressing their  questions, concerns, and providing guidance. 

Placement (20%) 

● To Conduct career guidance and job readiness workshops, including resume building, interview skills,  and workplace etiquette and facilitate mock interviews and provide feedback to help candidates  improve their interview performance. 

● To Monitor the progress of candidates during the placement phase and provide support as needed,  where all candidates need to participate in the interview process. 

● Conduct follow-up sessions to gather feedback from placement team for rejected candidates to identify  area of improvements 

● To support in the retention of the candidate post placement. 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

● Graduate in any stream OR Bachelors in technology preferred 

● Four (4) plus years’ previous experience in Information Technology (IT) or IT Enabled Services (ITES) ● Well- informed of labor market trends, employer needs and best practices in career services. ● Excellent communication skills –both written and verbal 

● Knowledge of local language (written and spoken) 

● Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and LMS  ● Strong presentation skills 

● Openness to students and colleagues from a range of cultures and languages. 

● Experience with technologies and best practices for instructional manuals  

● Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management 

● Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules 

● Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

OTHERS: 

Salary shall commensurate with experience.  

POSITION AVAILABILITY: 

Immediate 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 
To apply for this position, please click here and fill online application form and attach CV. Only applications ofshortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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