Manager - Training

Role: Manager – Training

Location:  Kanker and Kondagaon

Reporting: DGM Training

 

About Magic Bus

Founded in 1999, Magic Bus works with children and young people living in poverty, in India, taking them from a childhood full of challenges to a life with meaningful livelihoods. We equip children and young people in the age group of 12 to 18, with the skills and knowledge they need to grow up and move out of poverty. Children on the Magic Bus program successfully fend off destabilizers such as child marriage and child labor to complete school and become first generation salary earners having secure careers in the organized sector. We work with support structures like parents, teachers, the community at large and local government institutions to ensure social, emotional and economic well-being for all young people living in that area. Our approach mobilizes the entire ecosystem available to the child or young person to create transformational change in their lives. Our Govt partnership programme is designed to collaborate with the government school system to train teachers to provide life skill education to adolescents in grades 6 to 10.

Get a real view of life at Magic Bus. Check out our website http://www.magicbus.org/

 

Overall Role

• To train and build the capacity of the staff (Master Trainers, DIET staff, Cluster Academic Coordinators, Head Masters, School Support Officers, and Community Youth Leaders) involved primarily in the implementation of teacher-led life skills interventions in Kanker and Kondagaon districts of Chhattisgarh.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Training Design and Facilitation

• Curriculum Development:

• o Design experiential, activity-based modules on life skills, incorporating global best practices and local needs.
• o Integrate topics like socio-emotional learning, gender equity, and financial literacy.
• o Deliver engaging, interactive sessions for teachers, students, community facilitators, and government teachers.
• o Ensure training is accessible across online, hybrid, and in-person settings.
• o Mentor and train DIET staff,Education department officials,Master Trainers, and foundation personnel to scale life skills programs effectively.

• Workshop Facilitation:

• Capacity Building:

2. Program Strategy and Implementation

• Needs Assessment:

• o Identify gaps in current life skills education programs and provide tailored solutions.
• o Collaborate with schools, NGOs, and government bodies to embed life skills into mainstream education and extracurricular programs.
• o Provide mentorship to teachers and School Support Officers across various project locations.
• o Develop tools to assess program quality and outcomes.
• o Use data-driven insights to refine training modules and strategies.

• Program Integration:

• Monitoring and Evaluation:

3. Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Partnership Development:

• o Build relationships with DIET, schools, local governments, and NGOs to expand program reach.
• o Advocate for life skills education through forums, workshops, and policy discussions.
• o Provide ongoing mentorship to trainers, educators, parents, and community facilitators to sustain program impact.

• Support Systems:

4. Resource Development and Reporting

• Content Creation:

• o Develop user-friendly manuals, toolkits, and digital resources aligned with global best practices.
• o Prepare detailed reports, case studies, and impact assessments for stakeholders.
• o Experience in report writing will be a key requirement.

• Documentation and Reporting:

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Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Education:

• o Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Engineering, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred).
• o 5–7 years in life skills education, training, or capacity building.
• o Demonstrated expertise in participatory training methods and curriculum design.
• o Experience in report writing.
• o Experience in data management and analysis.
• o Proficiency in digital tools, online training platforms, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• o Strong verbal and written communication in English and at least one regional language.

• Experience:

• Skills:

Mobility Requirements:

• Extensive travel across districts and projects, approximately 12–16 days per month, including visits to schools and villages.
• Travel may also involve supporting new projects or districts as required, mentoring teachers, and representing Magic Bus at relevant platforms.
• Having an own vehicle is essential.

Preferred Attributes:

• Knowledge of child rights, gender inclusion, and youth development frameworks.
• Familiarity with global best practices in life skills education.
• Certification in training, instructional design, or related disciplines is an advantage.

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Key Competencies and Attributes

1. Commitment to Values:

• o Belief in constitutional values, social justice, and equity.
• o Respect for diverse perspectives in education.
• o Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• o Mentorship skills to guide educators and trainers.
• o Ability to evaluate program outcomes and refine strategies.
• o Proactive in self-reflection and continuous learning.
• o Resilience to address challenges and drive solutions.
• o Flexibility to adapt strategies to evolving contexts.

1. Leadership and Teamwork:

1. Analytical and Reflective Practices:

1. Adaptability and Problem-Solving:

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Impact Goals

• Enable youth to build resilience, confidence, and employability through life skills education.
• Foster community support systems to sustain program outcomes.
• Drive measurable improvement in educational and social outcomes through innovative practices.

 

 

Application Process

Candidates interested in the post may please apply their updated resume by email to apoorva.punekar@magicbusindia.org

 

All applicants are requested to mention the following along with their resumes.

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Tags Capacity Building Training and Facilitation