Senior Lead, Capacity Building

• Conduct periodic training needs analysis across all levels of the organization.
• Draw on program data, field observations, coaching and monitoring records, assessment results and consultations with Program and RM&E teams to identify capability gaps.
• Translate needs into a prioritized, role-specific capacity-building plan aligned to program calendars, hiring phases and project goals.

• Lead the end-to-end literacy training architecture: induction, technical training on literacy pedagogy and program models, data-use training and mid-course correction training.
• Sequence and coordinate training delivered by IDTS, other internal teams, external agencies and consultants, and oversee logistics, facilitators and batches across locations with Admin, Finance and Program teams.
• Oversee training for government and partner systems (such as SCERT, DIET and partner organizations) where Room to Read supports capacity building.
• Define and uphold quality standards for the design, delivery and follow-up of literacy training, observing sessions, reviewing facilitator performance and gathering participant feedback.
• Document lessons from each training cycle, feed them into the next one, and share learning and recommendations with Program, Technical and Leadership teams.

• Lead the design of training modules, facilitator guides, participant materials and job aids for literacy projects, including materials that help teams understand and use program data and run mid-course correction training when data shows implementation or learning gaps.
• Design and manage a library of virtual training modules and courses for each role and level, with defined learning outcomes, duration, mode, content sequence, practice tasks and assessments.
• Develop course content such as short videos, interactive lessons, case studies, classroom practice clips and quizzes, in Hindi, English and other languages the program needs.
• Run a learning management system or equivalent platform with enrollment, completion tracking, certification and links to competency and Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) results, and plan virtual and blended delivery, including live online sessions, peer learning and offline or mobile-friendly formats for low-connectivity locations.
• Ensure all materials are linked to children's learning outcomes and reviewed with technical experts before roll-out; build and mentor a pool of internal facilitators and master trainers.

Competency Frameworks and Learning Tracking:

• Create a competency framework for each training area and role, with defined learning outcomes and observable indicators.
• Design assessments, observation tools and rubrics so that each individual's understanding and practice can be measured and tracked over time.
• Set minimum competency thresholds for trainees to begin contributing to the project as per role expectations, and define follow-up support (refreshers, coaching, reassessment) for trainees who have not met them.
• Maintain learning records and a training dashboard that show progress by individual, role, cohort and project.

• Jointly with RM&E, design and carry out evaluations of training impact, with KAP improvement as the central measure.
• Co-develop KAP baseline, post-training and follow-up tools, and agree sampling, timing and analysis methods with RM&E.
• Link training participation and competency results to changes in field practice, program quality indicators and, where possible, children's learning outcomes.
• Co-author findings and recommendations with RM&E, and use them to revise training design, content and delivery for subsequent cohorts.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in education or development programs, including substantial responsibility for training needs analysis and for planning and managing training across multiple cohorts, roles and locations.
• Experience designing training materials and competency frameworks, with assessments or observation tools that track individual learning over time.
• Experience measuring training effectiveness, including KAP assessments, and working with an M&E or research team to use findings for improvement.
• Strong understanding of literacy instruction and how adults and teachers learn; ability to link training to children's learning outcomes.
• Experience using program and learning data to diagnose implementation gaps and design corrective or refresher training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project locations.

• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in education, training, or learning and development.
• Experience in foundational literacy or large-scale government education programs, including work with systems such as SCERT and DIET.
• Experience with multilingual education, or with digital and AI-supported coaching and learning tools.
• Experience managing external training agencies, consultants or facilitators.