Job ID: 303732

Digital Literacy Trainer

South Kolkata Hamari Muskan

Location: Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal

Apply by: 30 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy

Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

South Kolkata Hamari Muskan (SKHM) is implementing a project in the Bowbazar red-light area to support adult women and young women from vulnerable communities in accessing safer livelihood and employment opportunities. The project will support 50 adult women through alternative livelihood and enterprise development and 30 young women through job-readiness, digital literacy and skill-development pathways. The project also recognises the psychosocial challenges, stigma and pressures faced by participants as they work towards greater independence and economic security.

South Kolkata Hamari Muskan (SKHM) is looking for a Digital Literacy Trainer to conduct basic digital literacy sessions for young women (age 18 to 30 years) from vulnerable communities in the Bowbazar red-light area as part of a livelihood development programme.

The sessions will focus on helping women who have limited or no prior experience with computers become comfortable with basic digital tools and develop the foundational skills required for everyday use and livelihood-related activities.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct basic, practical digital literacy sessions for adult women.
Familiarize participants with computers, the QWERTY keyboard, mouse and basic computer functions.
Teach basic typing and keyboard skills.
Teach basic level of MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point Presentation for back office job purposes.
Introduce participants to commonly used applications and basic internet use.
Support women in developing confidence in using digital devices independently.
Introduce basic digital practices relevant to communication, accessing information and livelihood activities.
Adapt sessions to participants with different levels of literacy, prior exposure and learning ability.
Provide patient, hands-on guidance and individual support where required.
Maintain regularity and punctuality in conducting sessions.
Coordinate with the SKHM team regarding attendance, participation and progress.
Work respectfully and sensitively with women from diverse and vulnerable backgrounds.

Requirements:

Good working knowledge of basic computers and digital tools.
Experience in teaching or facilitating basic digital literacy is preferred.
Ability to teach absolute beginners using simple, practical methods.
Patience and an encouraging approach when working with adult learners who may have little or no previous digital exposure.
Experience working with women from disadvantaged or vulnerable communities will be an advantage.
Reliability and punctuality.

Location: Bowbazar, Kolkata
Engagement: Part-time / consultant basis / twice a week

Interested candidates may share their CV and a brief note outlining their relevant experience and mention expected remuneration in the application.

Job Email ID:

hamarimuskan(at)gmail.com