Job Summary:

The Trainer – Employability Led Training will deliver structured and
inclusive training programs aimed at enhancing the employability skills of
persons with disabilities (PwDs). This role involves preparing learners for
employment across various industry domains through effective facilitation,
mentoring, and skill -building in communication, digital literacy, workplace
readiness, and domain -specific competencies. The trainer will also ensure that
all teaching methods are adapted to meet the diverse needs of learners with
disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver employability and domain -specific
training sessions to youth with disabilities as per APD’s curriculum.

- Facilitate interactive sessions in soft skills,
digital literacy, workplace behavior, interview preparation, etc.

- Customize and adapt training content for
various disability groups, ensuring accessibility and inclusion.

- Conduct regular assessments to monitor learner
progress and readiness for employment.

- Maintain accurate training records,
attendance, and progress reports.

- Support trainees in resume building, interview
skills, and confidence development.

- Liaise with placement teams to align training
with employer expectations.

- Collaborate with parents/caregivers and
counselors to support the overall development of trainees.

- Participate
in internal training of trainers (ToTs) and ongoing skilled
development.


Accountability:

- Report directly to the Operations Manager on
training delivery, learner progress,



and challenges within Livelihood
Programs

- Ensure training delivery alignment with
organizational goals, budget management, and operational protocols for the
Livelihood Programs.

- Ensure
transparency, ethical conduct, and full compliance with the organization’s
standards and policies.


Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education,
Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.

- Minimum 1–4 years of experience in training,
teaching, or facilitation, preferably with marginalized or special -needs
groups.

- Understanding of disability inclusion, basic
sign language, and accessible teaching methods.

- Proficiency in Kannada and English (spoken and
written); additional local languages preferred.

- Comfort with digital tools like MS Office,
Zoom, and learning management platforms.


Preferred Qualifications (if any):

- Certification in Special Education,
Employability Skills, or Inclusive Education.

- Prior experience in NGO or development sector
projects focused on livelihoods or education.

- Exposure
to skilling programs under CSR or government schemes.

Working Conditions:

- Based at APD’s training center, with possible
travel to satellite or outreach locations.

- Standard work hours with flexibility for
occasional special sessions or reviews.

- Willingness
to work in a field -based setting with direct interaction with PwDs.