Academic Soft Skills Trainer

1. Job Purpose

The Trainer is responsible for delivering quality training to youth under the Magic Bus Livelihood Programme, focusing on employability skills, life skills, workplace readiness and job readiness. The role involves engaging youth, ensuring effective training delivery, monitoring learning progress and supporting youth in achieving successful employment outcomes.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Training Delivery

• Conduct daily training sessions as per the prescribed curriculum and training calendar.

• Deliver Life Skills, Employability Skills, Communication Skills and Workplace Readiness sessions.

• Facilitate Qualification Pack (QP) and domain-related training wherever applicable.

• Use interactive teaching methodologies, group activities, role plays and practical exercises.

• Ensure completion of the prescribed training hours and syllabus.

• Maintain a positive, inclusive and participatory learning environment.

B. Youth Engagement and Mobilisation

• Build positive relationships with youth and encourage regular participation.

• Motivate youth to attend training sessions consistently.

• Identify students with irregular attendance and take follow-up action.

• Support youth in developing confidence, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Coordinate with the Centre Manager for mobilisation and batch enrolment.

C. Attendance and Performance Monitoring

• Maintain daily attendance records.

• Monitor youth participation and learning progress.

• Conduct assessments, pre-tests and post-tests.

• Identify learning gaps and provide additional support.

• Track batch progress and ensure timely completion of training.

D. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain session plans, lesson plans and training registers.

• Complete CNA (Career Needs Assessment) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) documentation.

• Update training information in the relevant digital platforms and MIS.

• Maintain youth profiles and supporting documents.

• Submit daily, weekly and monthly training reports.

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry.

E. Placement and Employer Coordination

• Prepare youth for interviews and employment opportunities.

• Conduct mock interviews and resume-building sessions.

• Coordinate with the Placement Team for job drives and interviews.

• Support youth in understanding workplace expectations and professional behaviour.

• Follow up on youth after placement to understand retention and workplace challenges.

F. Centre Operations and Coordination

• Ensure classroom readiness and training materials availability.

• Coordinate with the Centre Manager and other team members.

• Participate in team meetings, reviews and capacity-building programmes.

• Support centre-level events, employer interactions and audit visits.

• Follow organisational policies, processes and safeguarding guidelines.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance Area

Expected Outcome

Training delivery

Completion as per training calendar

Youth attendance

Maintain targeted attendance

Training completion

Timely batch completion

Learning outcomes

Improvement in assessment scores

Documentation

100% timely and accurate updates

Youth engagement

Active participation and retention

Placement readiness

Improved interview and workplace readiness

Post-placement follow-up

Regular youth retention tracking

4. Required Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate in any discipline; relevant qualifications preferred.

• Experience in teaching, training, facilitation or youth development preferred.

• Good communication skills in English and the local language.

• Basic computer knowledge, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to facilitate group activities and interactive sessions.

• Good interpersonal, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel locally, if required.

5. Expected Competencies

1. Effective communication and presentation.

2. Classroom management.

3. Youth engagement and motivation.

4. Planning and time management.

5. Problem-solving and decision-making.

6. Teamwork and collaboration.

7. Documentation and reporting.

8. Result-oriented approach.

9. Adaptability and continuous learning.

10. Ownership and accountability.

6. Expected Deliverables

• Quality training delivery as per the curriculum.

• Improved youth attendance and engagement.

• Successful completion of assigned batches.

• Updated CNA and PDP records.

• Improved youth employability and job readiness.

• Timely and accurate MIS reporting.

• Effective coordination with placement teams.

• Support for improved placement and retention outcomes.

• It is a Full Time Teacher / Tutor job for candidates with 1 - 2 years of experience.