Job Description- Trainer – Consultant
Mobile Creches, (MC) a pioneer NGO, has been operational since 1969, reaching childcare and health services to more than 15,000 children every year, through workplace and community based creches and daycare centres.
MC pioneered the cause of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and focuses on the young child under six years in urban slums and the migrant child, at construction site. MC’s multi-pronged approach- working with construction worker’s children, urban slum communities training and ECD partnership address both the short-and long-term needs of children. It is officially recognized as a technical resource by the government and is on the path by scaling up with government and other players in civil society.
As an organization, Mobile Creches adheres to a strict safeguarding policy. All staff, volunteers, interns, vendors, consultants etc. are obliged to be aware of the conditions of this policy, be a signatory to this and follow the norms.
Department- Child Care Services- Partnership
Position Details
Designation: Trainer – Consultant
Level - 4
Reporting to: Thematic Lead, Haryana
Reported By: NONE
Qualifications requirement: Master’s degree in social work/ECD/Social Sciences/ Psychology/Education will be preferable.
Knowledge in domains of ECCE, social emotion learning, gender, child protection, disability, community participation etc. would be preferred
Total work Experience in the relevant field-Proven work experience in conducting training / workshops development programs in English and Hindi with at least 3-5 years in training related functions.
Job Description- Specific areas of responsibilities are not limited to:
1. Organizing & conducting preservice and in-service training of frontline workers and mid-level functionaries–
o Needs Assessment: Conduct skills gap analyses and training needs assessments (TNA) through interviews and surveys.
o Plan, organize, conduct and document training workshops as per agreements with partners/ States and of the MC workers, make training
• agendas, session plan, syllabus, prepare training materials and deliver quality training. Solve problems in the field during the training.
o Co-develop assessment tools for quality assurance of training and ECCE.
o Prepare and share plans with the department for in-service trainings based on the collective assessment.
o Upgrade training materials and activities to enrich the quality and effectiveness of the training program.
o Participate and support in the development of modules/syllabus, ECE material and training materials.
2. Centre set up- Do centre set up efficiently and handhold trainers, frontline workers and midlevel functionaries for the same.
3. Operations and Quality/Supportive Supervision:
• Preparing and monitoring system-related protocols and the annual operations plan for childcare centers across Haryana state.
• Preparing monthly updates/reports, identifying gaps, and planning interventions with the line manager.
• Regular field visits to monitor quality and ensure the implementation of initiatives to sustain and improve program quality at the centers.
• Organize the setting up and operation of all childcare centers as per MoU and interface with the builders/contractors for any issues w.r.t infrastructure, non-negotiables, Safety, etc.
4. Quality assurance of Creches and Palna centres -
• Track training against planned project activities on weekly basis, prepare updates on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis against AOP.
• Do process documentation including video documentation and case studies.
• Analyze pre-post assessments of trainees and document the impact of the training.
• Prepare annual reports on the training conducted across states and settings.
• Ensure quality of day care program through field visits and share updates with the concerned departments.
• Provide handholding support to the Supervisors and creche workers during field visits to enhance their ECD knowledge and skills of childcare and creche management.
5. Maintenance of training material:
• Renewal /replacement of TLM stock, storage and maintenance of record formats and all other training materials in collaboration with the National training team and Supply department.
6. Financial management:
• Keep all records of expenses during the training.
• Take cost-saving measures and timely submit information related to expenses etc.
Key skills required-
• Conducting ECD & ECE training for the frontline workers and mid-level functionaries.
• Proficient in developing and using online training materials.
• Proficient in Hindi and English languages.
• Skilled in making early childhood play materials using locally available and waste materials/ traditional art forms.
• Strong writing and record keeping ability for reports and training manuals.
• Good at using Microsoft office.
• Should be able to deliver training online and in person both.
• Adept at Training management and Facilitation skills.
• Familiar with Participatory training methodology.
• Ability to motivate others and inspire trust.
• Ability to relate with audience at the grass root level.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques.
• Should be able to travel out of station and stay for 10-12 days to conduct workshops and field visits.
Location: Panchkula and Karnal
Candidates willing to apply may please forward their resume to hradmin@mobilecreches.org along with a cover letter.
Consultant-Trainer- Haryana – Fill out form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/12iCf4m7mQ
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We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Hence, early applications are strongly encouraged .