1. POSITION VACANT: Project Associates - Training & Delivery, Transform Schools, The Transform Trust, Agartala, Tripura, India (Eight Vacancies).

2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The Transform Trust and its partner People For Action, are impact-focused organisations with the mission to improve learning outcomes of secondary school students in multiple states of India, via a collaborative initiative called “Transform Schools.” (Please visit www.transformschools.in, for details)

Mission: Improving learning outcomes for secondary school children in India.

Vision: Every child realises their full potential in school and life beyond.

To deepen the impact and scale of this initiative, Transform Trust is now embarking on an exciting journey and setting up a successful payment for outcomes and services social enterprise. The first and large-scale, management and technical support consulting effort of this new social enterprise is Dhokho Shikshak (Proficient Teacher), a three-year (extendable) initiative to support the Government of Tripura’s TRESP programme, backed by the World Bank.

The Trust aims to grow this arm of its work as an effective scale pathway to impact learning and life outcomes in India. It is seeking to recruit a talented and proven impact consulting leader to build this vertical, deliver its first service contract, impact learning outcomes via an effective teacher professional development programme in the state of Tripura, and grow this effort, both in Tripura and beyond.

By 2030, the Transform Trust and People For Action, aim to impact 20M children, reaching and supporting 25% of children in elementary and secondary government schools across India.

About The Project:

Transform Schools is providing technical support to the Tripura State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for In-service Teacher Professional Development and support within 12 aspirational blocks of Tripura under Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery (TRESP).

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Associates - Training & Delivery will be responsible for conducting training sessions and workshops for teachers, focusing on improving their pedagogical skills, subject knowledge, and classroom management techniques.

Key Deliverable:

(A) Teacher Training Program Delivery:

(1) Conduct training sessions and workshops for teachers, focusing on improving their pedagogical skills, subject knowledge, and classroom management techniques;
(2) Collaborate with the project team to design and develop training materials, modules, and resources for effective program delivery;
(3) Implement and adapt existing training curriculum to meet the specific needs of different educational settings and target groups;
(4) Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, utilizing a variety of instructional methods and techniques;
(5) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, gather feedback, and make necessary improvements for continuous enhancement.

(B) Training Needs Assessment:

(1) Assess the training needs of teachers and educational institutions through surveys, interviews, and observations;
(2) Analyze the collected data to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, and develop appropriate training plans to address those gaps;
(3) Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement strategies for ongoing needs assessment and program evaluation.

(C) Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

(1) Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including teachers, school administrators, education officials, and community members;
(2) Liaise with partner organizations and external trainers to coordinate training events, schedules, and logistics;
(3) Provide guidance and support to teachers and educational institutions, addressing their queries, concerns, and challenges related to the training programs.

(D) Documentation and Reporting:

(1) Maintain accurate records of training activities, participant attendance, and evaluation results;
(2) Prepare reports and presentations on training outcomes, progress, and impact for internal and external stakeholders;
(3) Contribute to the development of case studies, success stories, and best practices related to teacher training and professional development.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Graduate or equivalent degree in education/ or related discipline;

(2) Minimum two years of experience in the delivery of teacher training programs.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Preference will be given to candidates who have proficiency in Bangla, Kokbarok, or other dialects of Tripura.
(2) Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and collaboration skills;

(3) Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and community members;
(4) Proficiency in using technology and digital tools for training purposes;
(5) Familiarity with educational programs, initiatives, and best practices in the education sector in India.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The consolidated remuneration for the position is Rs. 4.25 lacs per annum and will commensurate with the experience and salary history of the candidate.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT:

The contract for the Project Associates - Training & Delivery position shall be for 11 months including a three-month probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the contract will continue for the remaining period of 11 months and at the end of contract period, it will be renewed for another 11 months subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and mutual agreement between the employee and Transform Schools.

7. LOCATION: Agartala, Tripura, India

8. REFERENCE: PATD-TS-PFA

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link: https://bit.ly/PATD-TS-PFA at the earliest.

Due to the urgency of filling the positions, we have initiated interviews with qualified candidates even before the application deadline. Interested candidates are urged to apply at the earliest.

Transform Schools, The Transform Trust is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability and/or marital status.