Trainer Employer Led Training

Job Summary:

The Trainer – Employability Led Training will deliver
structured and inclusive training programs aimed at enhancing the employability
skills of persons with disabilities (PwDs). This role involves preparing
learners for employment across various industry domains through effective
facilitation, mentoring, and skill -building in communication, digital literacy,
workplace readiness, and domain -specific competencies. The trainer will also
ensure that all teaching methods are adapted to meet the diverse needs of
learners with disabilities.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Deliver employability and
  domain -specific training sessions to youth with disabilities as per APD’s
  curriculum.
  
• Facilitate interactive sessions in
  soft skills, digital literacy, workplace behavior, interview preparation,
  etc.
  
• Customize and adapt training
  content for various disability groups, ensuring accessibility and
  inclusion.
  
• Conduct regular assessments to
  monitor learner progress and readiness for employment.
  
• Maintain accurate training records,
  attendance, and progress reports.
  
• Support trainees in resume
  building, interview skills, and confidence development.
  
• Liaise with placement teams to
  align training with employer expectations.
  
• Collaborate with
  parents/caregivers and counselors to support the overall development of
  trainees.
  
• Participate in internal training of trainers
  (ToTs) and ongoing professional development.
  

• Report directly to the Operations
  Manager on training delivery, learner progress, and challenges within Livelihood
  Programs
  
• Ensure
  training delivery alignment with organizational goals, budget management,
  and operational protocols for the Livelihood Programs.
  
• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and full
  compliance with the organization’s standards and policies.
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
  Education, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
  
• Minimum 1–4 years of experience in
  training, teaching, or facilitation, preferably with marginalized or
  special -needs groups.
  
• Understanding of disability
  inclusion, basic sign language, and accessible teaching methods.
  
• Proficiency in Kannada and English
  (spoken and written); additional local languages preferred.
  
• Comfort with digital tools like MS
  Office, Zoom, and learning management platforms.
  

• Certification in Special
  Education, Employability Skills, or Inclusive Education.
  
• Prior experience in NGO or
  development sector projects focused on livelihoods or education.
  
• Exposure to skilling programs under CSR or
  government schemes.
  

Working
Conditions:

• Based at APD’s training center,
  with possible travel to satellite or outreach locations.
  
• Standard work hours with
  flexibility for occasional special sessions or reviews.
  
• Willingness to work in a field -based setting
  with direct interaction with PwDs.