AAS – AIM FOR THE AWARENESS OF SOCIETY
Recruitment Advertisement | Creche Project
In Partnership with Azim Premji Foundation (APF)
About the Organisation and Project
Malnutrition remains a significant concern in India, with 32.9% of children under five affected by stunting and 18.7% by wasting, reflecting persistent challenges in child nutrition and development. The situation is particularly concerning in rural and vulnerable communities, where access to adequate nutrition, healthcare services, and safe childcare facilities remains limited.
Recognising the importance of early childhood care and development, AAS – Aim for the Awareness of Society, in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation, is implementing the Creche Initiative in Tirla Block, Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh.
The initiative aims to provide safe, nurturing, and child-friendly community-based childcare spaces for children aged 7 months to 3 years, with a focus on quality nutrition, growth monitoring, early childhood development, and community engagement.
We invite applications from committed, compassionate, and field-oriented professionals who are passionate about strengthening early childhood care, nutrition, and community-based systems.
Position: Training Coordinator
Particulars:
Details:
Number of Positions:
01
Gender Preference:
Female Candidate Only
Project Location;
Tirla Block, Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh
Monthly Salary:
Rs.35,000/-
Travel Reimbursement:
Actual expenses, as per organisational norms
Joining Preference:
Immediate joiners preferred
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Pre-Setup and Setup Phase
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of creche operations by studying existing training modules, guidelines, and programme documents.
- Co-facilitate, support, and observe the initial Caregivers' Pre-Service Training conducted by the Foundation and subsequently facilitate training for new batches in coordination with the project team.
- Participate in community engagement meetings to develop a thorough understanding of the Creche Initiative and its implementation processes.
- Play a key role in the planning, coordination, and establishment of creche centres.
B. Operational Phase:
- Demonstrate and reinforce key childcare practices while providing initial handholding support to caregivers and field teams.
- Conduct regular visits to creche centres to assess training and capacity-building needs and provide continuous mentoring and supportive supervision.
- Design, plan, and facilitate regular capacity-building programmes for project staff, caregivers, coordinators, and supervisors.
- Participate in and facilitate CMC (Creche Management Committee) and Caregivers' Review Meetings, providing necessary technical and operational support.
- Document field observations, identify capacity gaps, and develop appropriate interventions to strengthen the quality of creche operations.
- Prepare weekly intervention plans in coordination with the project team, ensuring alignment with programme priorities and field-level requirements.
Educational Qualification:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Education, Child Development, or a related discipline
Experience and Essential Requirements:
- Prior experience in training, facilitation, and capacity building is essential.
- Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work closely with community members, caregivers, and field-level teams.
- Willingness to undertake extensive field travel across Tirla Block.
- Strong commitment to early childhood care, nutrition, and community development.
Important Information:
- Only female candidates are eligible to apply for this position.
- Extensive field travel is an essential requirement of the role.
- Immediate joiners will be given preference.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to submit their basic details and upload their updated CV through the application link below.
Last Date for Application: 12th November 2026
Join AAS in creating safe, nurturing, and child-friendly spaces for every child.
Together, let us strengthen early childhood care and contribute towards building a child-friendly society.