Job Title: Senior Associate - Teacher Training & Educator Capability Location: Pune Travel: As per the project need Position Overview: To support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality teacher-development programmes for school vocational education. The role will combine training delivery, field engagement, trainer support, content development and implementation learning, with a focus on translating vocational education pedagogy into effective classroom and training practices. Key Responsibilities: • Support the design and development of teacher-training programmes, ToTs, Master Trainer programmes and other educator-capability initiatives. • Facilitate teacher and trainer training programmes using experiential, practical and competency-based approaches. • Support the development and refinement of training plans, session designs, facilitator guides, activities, practice exercises and assessment tools. • Observe teachers/trainers during training and field implementation and provide specific, constructive feedback to improve facilitation and classroom practice. • Support Master Trainers, trainers and teachers through mentoring, practice, reflection and follow-up. • Participate in field visits to schools, training sites and implementation locations to understand challenges and support implementation. • Capture field observations, participant feedback and implementation experiences and convert them into improvements in training, content and resources. • Support the development and use of tools for trainer selection, readiness assessment, observation, feedback and refresher learning. • Contribute to building and strengthening trainer pools and supporting cascade-training processes. • Adapt training approaches and resources to different curricula, learner/teacher contexts, languages and implementation settings. • Work closely with the Training, Content and Quality Assurance teams to ensure that training focuses on capability and application rather than attendance alone. • Engage with teachers, Vocational Trainers, Master Trainers and other education stakeholders to understand their needs and identify areas for capacity building. • Contribute to documentation of effective practices and lessons from the field for wider use across programmes. Requirements Minimum Experience: • 5+ years of experience in teacher training, teaching, adult learning, educator development or a related field. • Experience in skill education/vocational education would be strongly preferred. • Experienced teachers, Vocational Trainers or trainers with a strong understanding of pedagogy and experiential learning may also be considered. • Demonstrated experience in facilitating teacher/trainer training or professional development programs. • Understanding of practical, experiential and competency-based learning approaches. • Ability to observe classroom/training practice and provide meaningful, actionable feedback. • Ability to understand new curricula quickly, pedagogical approaches and program requirements. • Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills. • Comfortable with regular travel to schools, training sites and field locations. • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with Training, Content and other teams. • Experience working with government education systems, NGOs or large-scale education programs would be an advantage Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Vocational Education or a related field. B.Ed./M.Ed. or equivalent teacher-education qualification would be an advantage. Skills & Competencies: • Teacher Training & Adult Learning • Experiential, Practical & Competency-Based Learning • Training Facilitation & Session Delivery • Trainer/Master Trainer Support & Mentoring • Classroom Observation, Feedback & Coaching • Training Content, Session Plan & Assessment Development • Field Engagement, Programme Coordination & Stakeholder Management Personal Attributes: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Confident and engaging facilitator • Empathetic and learner-centric • Observant and feedback-oriented • Adaptable and open to learning • Collaborative and team-oriented • Self-driven, responsible and comfortable with field travel ​ About Lend A Hand India : Lend A Hand India (LAHI) is a leading national Think Tank/NGO with over 20 years of experience in strengthening India’s skill and vocational education ecosystem. LAHI works closely with 20+ State and UT governments through long-term partnerships, providing technical advisory and Project Management Unit (PMU) support to drive systemic reforms. ​ Our Mission Equip School Students to Maximise Their Potential Through Skill Education Our Approach • Direct implementation in schools • Partnership with central-state governments to define, and scale policy • Building of Centres of Excellence that act as lighthouses for innovation • Resource organisation for the skilling ecosystem Our Knowledge in Action Through the design & execution of innovative models from training centres, innovation hubs to mobile outreach initiatives, LAHI’s innovative knowledge resource drives both grassroots learning and systemic transformation across India. With 250+ LAHI staff embedded in state education systems across 20+ states, we provide technical and project management support, enabling governments to translate policy into action. Our Reach LAHI’s current scale of work includes - • 20+ States and UTs • 15000+ Schools • 15 Lakh+ Students • 250+ Team Members