Trainer/Counsellor at TechnoServe

Title
Trainer/Counsellor 

Location
Mumbai, India
Job Type & Duration
Full-Time
Background
A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. By linking people to information, capital and markets, it has helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.
Role & Responsibilities
Technoserve is looking to hire individuals with a keen interest in working with youth in slum and college communities. The project will undertake an exhaustive assessment of the target underprivileged colleges in Mumbai along with providing soft skills and vocational training to interested and qualified youth (in the age group of 18-25) in the slums. Further, the project aims at improving the over-all employability of the youth in by providing them employment opportunities with corporates and other organizations. The trainers will be responsible for :
  • Identifying target groups and mobilizing them
  • Conducting soft skills training programs in identified slum clusters/colleges in Mumbai
  • ​Engaging with the youth on a regular basis advising them on personal development approaches, professional growth opportunities and providing guidance to them, through a variety of career counselling initiatives
  • Connecting the youth to appropriate employers and coordinating interview processes
  • Managing a helpline service, to provide post-placement support to students of the program
​This role calls for a highly motivated and passionate individual, looking to make a career in development work, project management and implementation.
Prerequisites
  • Master’s Degree in Development/Social Work/Business 
  • 1-3 years’ work experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to undertake field research  
  • Willingness to learn and deploy various training techniques
  • Keen to work on challenging behaviour change interventions and situations
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team 
  • Willingness to travel across Mumbai and suburbs 
Benefits & Compensation
INR 5,00,000-6,00,000 per annum 
Application Deadline
September 30, 2017
Website
technoserve.org
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