Organization Summary Full Time Direct Reports (team members) In-Person / Remote Individual Contributor Center Heads, Trainers, Asst Trainers, Helpers In-person in Mumbai Mann is a 15 year old nonprofit that works with 18+ adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We train adults with IDD for meaningful work, partnering with businesses to help them secure jobs, become valued employees, and contribute to their families and society. We foster their physical and emotional well-being and provide opportunities to experience life as any young adult.

Mann's vision is a world where young adults with intellectual disabilities live a full life with independence and dignity. Towards that vision, our mission is to create livelihood opportunities for persons with IDD and nurture their physical and emotional well-being. Over the last 15 years, Mann has developed and honed a structured, proven curriculum design for its training and employment programs that we call Livability and Workability training.

The curriculum is individualized to each student’s need. For more details, we welcome you to visit our website: You can also visit us on our social handles: ·Linkedin : https://mann.org.in/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mannorg/mycompany/ ·Instagram: @mann_org ·Facebook: @mann.org.in

Function Overview

At Mann, we partner with a diverse range of organizations, across sectors and industries, to offer mainstream employment opportunities to our students. The unique skills and abilities of our students make them well-suited for roles involving process driven tasks. Furthermore, multiple studies show that employing people with disabilities results in reliable, motivated employees who contribute tangible business advantages and foster inclusive workplace cultures, attracting desirable talent.Employees with disabilities also tend to be highly loyal and committed, resulting in remarkably low attrition rates.

The Mainstream

Employment training function offers timely, supportive training to our students using a variety of training methodologies and techniques thereby making them job-ready for mainstream hiring.



For those with significant disabilities hindering mainstream employment, we offer training in areas like manufacturing, craft, tailoring, embroidery, applique, and patchwork. To support this initiative, we’ve launched Karmann, a home and lifestyle brand exclusively staffed by trained artisans with disabilities. Karmann serves as a proof of concept for creating a profitable business leveraging the talents of PWDs.

The Sr Manager

Training plays a key role in facilitating the training and integration of persons with disabilities in the workforce across our Sub-Centers. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer - Training, this role involves coordinating with center heads within each Sub-Center to ensure effective implementation of the Training program conducted by the Trainers and interventions done by the Mental Health Managers. The primary focus is to ensure that the persons with disabilities are able to be trained effectively and be graduated to employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans for training initiatives within the centers

-Ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives for the integration of persons with disabilities into the workforce

-Facilitate communication and collaboration between training managers within the centers and serve as the primary point of contact for information exchange, updates, and coordination efforts related to training programs

-Work closely with the Chief Program Officer to allocate resources effectively across the centers to support training

-Stay updated on best practices, safety protocols, trends, and regulations related to employment services for individuals with disabilities





-Provide oversight and guidance to trainers within the centers. Ensure that the trainings are tailored to the specific needs of persons with disabilities and aligned with industry standards

-Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of training and support services across all centers. Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to established protocols and procedures

-Build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders including parents, community workers and other relevant groups

-Prepare comprehensive reports on training activities, employment outcomes, and program effectiveness within the centers for the Chief Program Officer. Maintain accurate documentation of training protocols, participant progress, and other relevant data

-Address any challenges or conflicts that arise within the centers related to training or the integration of persons with disabilities into the workforce. Work proactively to find solutions and promote a positive and supportive work environment

-Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in training and disability inclusion -Continuously seek opportunities to enhance programs and processes within the centers to better serve the needs of persons with disabilities and improve training outcomes

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education Minimum of three years work experience in Special Education

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making and program planning

Location and Travel This is a full time role based in Mumbai. It involves travelling to partner organisations.

Compensation and Benefits

On par with industry standards, and commensurate with the role.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Sr. Manager Training (Mumbai)
🏢 Mann Foundation
📍 Mumbai