Training & Academics Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Training & Academics Manager leads the design, delivery, and quality assurance of all training and capacity-building activities under the project, with a specific focus on Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) methodologies. S/he is responsible for building the academic capacity of the field team and ensuring fidelity of TaRL implementation across target schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Training Design & Material Development

• Design, test, and revise all training content and professional development materials for teachers, school leaders, field coordinators, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and adapt TaRL-aligned instructional materials, classroom activities, and assessment tools for Sindhi, Urdu, and numeracy learning.
• Develop and refine training manuals, facilitator guides, and instructional toolkits for all tiers of the project.
• Design academic calendars for implementation in ITA/partner schools and ensure alignment with government school calendars.
• Define, update, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all training-related activities at every tier of the organization.

Training Delivery & Capacity Building

• Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments for teachers, coordinators, and field mentors.
• Lead and facilitate training sessions on FLN/TaRL for master trainers, field teams, and teachers.
• Provide structured on-the-job support, coaching, and mentoring to teachers and volunteers involved in FLN/TaRL project activities.
• Supervise and monitor training replications conducted by district training teams, ensuring fidelity and quality.
• Conduct regular school and classroom observations, providing evidence-based constructive feedback to teachers and field staff.

Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation tools for quality assurance of training outcomes.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline independent assessments of student learning outcomes in project schools.
• Supervise assessments and examinations conducted in partner schools as part of regular academic cycles.
• Analyze training and learning data to devise evidence-based action points for school leaders, teachers, and field staff.
• Summarize and communicate training and assessment results to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination & Reporting

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with operations, finance, programme, and district teams for the seamless execution of training activities.
• Follow up on and respond to online and offline queries from district teams and teachers via phone, WhatsApp, email, and other platforms.
• Compile and organize all training, assessment, evaluation, and monitoring data systematically.
• Create and maintain linkages with potential partners and organizations to expand the impact of capacity-building initiatives.
• Prepare regular progress reports on training activities, coverage, and learning outcomes for management and donor reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree preferred in Education, Teacher Training, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in teacher training and academic programme management in the education/development sector.
• Strong expertise in TaRL, FLN, and/or literacy and numeracy pedagogies; experience with ASER or similar assessment frameworks preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in training design, facilitation, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English and Urdu; Sindhi language an advantage.
• Willingness to undertake regular field travel to target districts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools.

Pay: Rs130,000.00 - Rs160,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person