India Literacy Project is looking for young and dynamic team members to join us as Trainer cum Facilitator for engaging in Electronics and Science training across Tamil Nadu.

About ILP

India Literacy Project ( ILP ) is a volunteer based organization with chapters across US and India.

With its vision to be ‘A catalyst for 100% literate and educated India’, ILP works at the grassroots to innovate and implement meaningful interventions to improve access to schools, enroll out of school children, retain children who are vulnerable to drop out, improve learning and provide pathways to productive careers.

ILP scales its interventions through its partnerships with other NGOs, Government, CSRs, Foundations and Individuals.

About the project

An initiative by IITM and TN Government under the part of “Anaivarukkum IITM”(IITM for All) in collaboration with ILP, is an initiative for promoting STEM education (including electronics and science education) for the rural government school students. The objective of the project are as follows, but not limited to

• Making rural government school students fearless and enthusiastic to learn electronics and science with a confidence and minimal guidance
• Kindle students (Grades IX to XII) passion for electronics in creative and innovative ways and support in building a career in electronics industries
• Improve students conceptual learning of science (under Grades VI to X) by using ILP science kit

Position Name: Trainer cum Facilitator (Electronics and Science training)

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline and end line assessments of school students
• Delivering theoretical and practical classes to the teachers / students in the Government schools (Electronics, and Science)
• Documentation of the learning process at all stages
• Providing guidance and mentoring throughout the learning programme
• Demonstrating expertise and professionalism, including during all inspections
• Online data management
• Organize science and electronics exhibitions
• Networking/Collaborating with district education department and school management team
• Generate learning outcome reports ( Monthly / Quarterly / Annually)
• Willingness to travel within and outside districts of posting
• Update daily work reports

Requirements

• Educational qualification preferred E (ECE), B.E (EEE), BSc Electronics and Communication
• Overall experience of 2 to 3 years

• A solid electronics background (Electronics lab handling, troubleshooting, and theoretical and practical knowledge)
• Knowledge of basic science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) is essential
• Competent IT skills
• Training / teaching experience is mandatory
• Good communication skills
• English and Tamil language skills mandatory (Reading/Writing/Speaking)
• Usage of MS office package (Word / PowerPoint/Excel) Locations: Across Tamil Nadu

Contract Tenure : One year (Extendable based on the performance)

Selection Process

1. Written test – 120 mins – Will cover aptitude, electronics , and science
2. Computer skills: Practical test on computer tools like word, power point, excel, basic usage of Internet etc
3. For those candidates passing through the written test, we will have a face-to-face
4. All candidates should prepare and conduct a class on 2 topics (electronics and science) – PPT based

Remuneration: To commensurate with the qualification, experience and market rates

Kindly email your detailed CV to ilpchennai@ilpnet.org with subject line as “Trainer cum Facilitator (Electronics and Science training)_Chennai Chapter_ Your Name_District name for application”. Shortlisted Candidates will be notified over the mobile/email accordingly.

Designation	Chapter Head (Karnataka) – India Literacy project (Education Non-Profit)
Location	Bangalore
Employment type	Permanent
Reporting to	Country Manager
Functional reportees	Project Leads and Facilitators
Employment level	Senior
Language requirements	Fluency in English and Kannada. Knowledge of other Indian languages would be an asset
Degree	Bachelor’s degree in education, non-profit management, or a related field
Experience	5+ years’ experience in a Leadership role in the Education sector in NGO>
To know more, visit	India Literacy Project – India Literacy Project (ilpnet.org)

 

Role overview:

The Karnataka Chapter Head is responsible for leading and managing the Operations of the Karnataka chapter of India Literacy Project (ILP), a non-profit on a mission to be the catalyst for 100% educated India. The Chapter Head will work closely with the Country Manager and the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategies that align with the organization’s mission and goals.

How will you make a difference?

• By impacting children positively in more than 10,000+ schools across Karnataka
• By contributing to how children can learn better and innovatively in schools
• By creating replicable models that can be scaled not just across all schools in Karnataka, but across multiple states of India
• By taking a lead in creating model schools that make public schooling the most sought after

What will your 2023-24 look like?

You would have led projects that would have.

1. Trained 13,000+ teachers as Career Counsellors and helped 8L+ students create pathways to productive careers.
2. Skilled 3L Students in ICT.
3. Worked along with a consortium of Non-profits to transform 200+ Schools and Anganwadis as models for the state.
4. Supported students’ learning in science using ILP’s science labs in 8500+ schools.
5. Improved classroom engagement in 1500+ Schools through Digital and Experiential learning.
6. Inculcated learning habits in children across 500+ schools through child-friendly libraries.
7. Created/Upgraded learning aids for teachers and students with state-wide reach.

Strategy and Implementation

• Lead, plan, and project manage team workstreams with an appreciation of longer-term issues, ensuring plans complement and feed into the broader operational and strategic plans.
• Leverage the – multiplier effect: Work to identify overarching opportunities and solutions that may cut across multiple programmes.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategies for long-term growth and sustainability of the chapter.

People Management

• Excellent management skills and demonstrated ability to nurture staff and their professional development.
• Recruit, train, and manage staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the chapter.

Program management, monitoring, and delivery

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports on program activities and outcomes.
• Suggest solutions on routine program implementation and create reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Ensure record of reports for easy reference and institutionalize lessons learned.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets and ensure it meets the objectives set in the program.
• Ensure optimal usage of funds with a tight focus on financial prudence.

Networking and partnership building

• Demonstrated ability to build & maintain diverse networks with schools, government agencies, funders, corporations, & partner NGOs to expand the reach and impact.

To qualify as a strong contender for this prestigious role, you need to have:

• Strong knowledge of education policies and programs, specifically in underprivileged communities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in budgeting, fundraising, and event planning.
• Passion for education and a commitment to serving underprivileged communities.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Willingness to travel within the designated chapter as needed.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.