About NGO Jobs in India – Master Trainers:
IREX is looking for trainers that have a basic understanding of media literacy or similar disciplines, such as journalism, fact-checking, education, and experience dealing with youngsters. Selected individuals will attend a three-day training of trainers event in New Delhi, India (tentatively scheduled for early May 2023) to prepare them to facilitate four L2D India Academy courses for Indian youth ages 18-25 from five Indian districts: New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
IREX expects to launch the online L2D-IA course platform in late May/early June, with activities continuing through the end of summer 2023 (with a possibility of extension, pending program funds, and scheduling needs).
The majority of learning sessions will be delivered online via the L2D-IA learning management system (LMS). Selected candidates will work in pairs (one pair per target district) to support the implementation of the L2D-IA program.
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Qualifications:
- University degree or similar experience in a relevant field (journalism, communications, education, political science, sociology, psychology, or related disciplines).
- Demonstrated training or teaching experience (preference will be given to candidates with 3 or more years of experience;
- Anyone having expertise training/teaching in the fields of media/news, journalism, communications, fact-checking, media literacy, or related disciplines will be given precedence.
- Basic understanding of media and information literacy, news literacy, and digital literacy.
- University degree in a relevant field (journalism, communications, education, political science, sociology, psychology, or related disciplines), or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience working with teenagers (ages 18-25) is preferred (experience dealing with vulnerable and/or marginalized kids who may be at risk of exclusion is also advantageous).
- Ability to facilitate interactive, engaging, learner-centered sessions.
- It is preferable to have knowledge of/experience with interactive training methods (e.g., small group discussions, role-playing, quizzes, demonstrations, etc.) and digital tools (e.g., social media accounts and messaging apps, web search, reverse image search techniques, geolocation, etc.).
- Knowledge of/experience using online tools, courses, and/or learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience moderating dialogues, public discussions, focus groups, or similar activities (especially for youth) is preferred.
- It is preferable to have prior experience with English-language instructional programs and/or materials.
- It is preferable to have demonstrated expertise in leading/co-leading activities, events, and/or initiatives (e.g., training workshops, camps, contests, tournaments, etc.), with responsibility for participant coordination, materials, logistics, and reporting.
- Languages: professional fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Hindi is required; similar fluency with other languages spoken in India, such as Bengali, is a plus.
- Demonstrated understanding of pedagogy is preferred.
- It is preferable to have a demonstrated awareness of the Indian media landscape and media climate.
- Curiosity, open-mindedness, and desire to contribute to the L2D-IA community.
- Candidates with networks to recruit potential participants, such as students and youngsters, may be advantageous.
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How to Apply?
Interested individuals must submit the following documents no later than April 10, 2023.
- The CV that emphasizes relevant experience for this assignment.
- The cover letter discusses why the individual is the greatest fit for this position based on their passion and background. Applicants must also specify which city (New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Mumbai) they are applying for.
The US Embassy in India funds the L2D India Academy.
IREX may, at its discretion, ask for additional information. Issuing this call does not commit IREX to select any candidate. IREX reserves the right, based on the availability of funding and consultant performance, to increase the duration and/or enter into subsequent contractual agreements with the selected trainers without re-publicizing the opportunity.Late contributions will be considered only if they are in the best interests of the project, and then only at IREX’s sole discretion.IREX has the right to withdraw this announcement at any time.