Training Associate

Overview of the position:

This position will be based out of Teach the World's Karachi office and will play a pivotal role in training on-ground field staff and school staff. The Manager Training will be responsible for creating teaching and learning materials, developing a training plan, training master trainers, and monitoring training quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in education, instructional design, and training facilitation, along with a passion for promoting education in underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Training Needs Assessment: Identify training needs from varied sources for all trainings and determine learning outcomes and learning plans accordingly.
  
  
• Create Teaching and Learning Materials: Create engaging, innovative, and culturally sensitive teaching and learning materials that cater to the specific needs of the target population. These materials should incorporate best practices in pedagogy and ensure effective learning outcomes. Make necessary use of e-learning for scale & cost-effectiveness. 
  
  
• Design Training Programs: Develop training plans encompassing onboarding, capacity building, and continuous professional development of field staff, and classroom facilitators - using both in-person & e-learning approaches. Ensure the training programs are aligned with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
  
  
• Conduct Training: Deliver training sessions to school staff and field staff, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively train and support classroom teachers and facilitators.
  
  
• Monitor Training Delivery: Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system to ensure the quality and effectiveness of training delivery. Regularly assess training outcomes, provide feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  
  
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with the Operations team and other key stakeholders to ensure training materials and programs are implemented smoothly. Coordinate with the Content & Curriculum team to ensure alignment of training materials with learning outcomes. 
  
  
• Stay Updated on Education Trends: Continuously research and stay informed about the latest trends, methodologies, and pedagogical best practices in education & training especially pertaining to e-learning. 
  
  
• Build Relationships: Foster strong relationships with local partners, educational institutions, and relevant organizations to leverage resources, share knowledge, and enhance the impact of Teach the World's training initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, or a related field.
  
• 2+ years of experience in education and training, preferably in the context of underserved communities.
  
• Proficient in using educational technology and digital tools to enhance training delivery and materials development.
  
• Strong knowledge of K-5 education systems and teaching methodologies
  
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs, with a focus on adult learning principles.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for diverse audiences.
  
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
  
• Fluency in English and Urdu is required and knowledge of Sindhi, while not necessary, is strongly preferred. 
  
• Willingness to travel to field locations for training