Job Description

Title: Field Trainer

Company Name: Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC)

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 45 years

Location: Chattogram

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 26 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Social Science (BSS), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A), Master of Development Studies (MDS)
∎ Batchelor or Masters’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, or a related field. Specialized training in CBR or disability inclusion is an advantage. No third class will be applicable.
∎ Batchelor or Masters’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, or a related field. Specialized training in CBR or disability inclusion is an advantage. No third class will be applicable.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Minimum of 5 years of experience in training or capacity-building roles, preferably in disability inclusion or community development programs. Proven track record of facilitating workshops and training sessions for diverse audiences.
∎ Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
∎ MIS and MEAL skill will get priority.
∎ Strong understanding of disability rights, CBR principles, and inclusive development.
∎ Proficiency in using training aids and materials, including digital tools.
∎ Ability to adapt training approaches to different cultural and contextual needs.
∎ Fluent in spoken and written Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
∎ Computer skills: Very good skills in MS Office applications-word/excel/power point presentation, database and familiar with Internet. Typing speed must be high.
∎ Motorcycle driving skills with a valid license is a must
∎ Minimum of 5 years of experience in training or capacity-building roles, preferably in disability inclusion or community development programs. Proven track record of facilitating workshops and training sessions for diverse audiences.
∎ Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
∎ MIS and MEAL skill will get priority.
∎ Strong understanding of disability rights, CBR principles, and inclusive development.
∎ Proficiency in using training aids and materials, including digital tools.
∎ Ability to adapt training approaches to different cultural and contextual needs.
∎ Fluent in spoken and written Bangla and English.
∎ Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
∎ Computer skills: Very good skills in MS Office applications-word/excel/power point presentation, database and familiar with Internet. Typing speed must be high.
∎ Motorcycle driving skills with a valid license is a must

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop a yearly training calendar and map community-level accessible venues.
∎ Identify children with disabilities, their parents, health workers, community leaders, and local government representatives from the community for capacity-building initiatives.
∎ Ensure training is conducted in accessible venues with provisions for reasonable accommodations.
∎ Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and develop mitigation plans considering risks faced by children with disabilities.
∎ Ensure training methods and materials are accessible and inclusive for all participants.
∎ Conduct pre- and post-training assessments and provide follow-up support based on participants' requirements.
∎ Compile training reports following the prescribed format.
∎ Contribute to the development of training materials and provide training to various organizations on disability and development aspects, as needed, at the community level.
∎ Ensure safe training programs are planned, implemented, and monitored, with the identification of children and youth with disabilities throughout the project period.
∎ Adhere to the "Do No Harm" principles at every stage of the project within the Program Management Cycle.
∎ Design and adapt training materials and modules on CBR and disability inclusion principles as a professional trainer.
∎ Conduct training sessions for government authority, community members, families, educators, healthcare providers, and program/project staffs or as required.
∎ Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to enhance participants’ understanding and application of inclusive practices.
∎ Identify training needs of stakeholders and tailor content to address specific gaps.
∎ Facilitate workshops, seminars, training, and peer learning sessions to promote best practices in inclusion.
∎ Work closely with families and caregivers to support the active participation of children and youth with disabilities.
∎ Promote awareness and understanding of disability rights and the importance of inclusion.
∎ Support community-led initiatives to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in CBR programs.
∎ Ensure Community Accountability and safeguarding.
∎ Excellent community engagement and communication skill is required.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and Annual Report in In English and share to supervisor and higher Management.
∎ Documentation project learnings and ensure preserving those documents for further use.
∎ Keep regular liaison with donor training department and share this with supervisor.
∎ Event report is required as per session.
∎ Assess the effectiveness of training sessions and adjust content based on feedback and outcomes.
∎ Collect data and document, success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from field activities and share it with the supervisor.
∎ Prepare and submit regular training reports to the Project Coordinator.
∎ Work in close coordination with program/project staff to ensure alignment of training with program objectives.
∎ Support the development and dissemination of informational materials for the program.
∎ Any other task assigned by the higher management.
∎ The Field Trainer will be responsible for preparing training modules, organizing and facilitating training sessions, and building the capacity of community stakeholders, beneficiaries, families, and program staff. The role focuses on enhancing the participation and inclusion of children and youth with disabilities across all domains of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
∎ Job Location: The position is based in Chattogram City Corporation of Chattogram District and with regular travel to outside of base station, District, Thana and Word level for implementation of project activities smoothly.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Develop a yearly training calendar and map community-level accessible venues.
∎ Identify children with disabilities, their parents, health workers, community leaders, and local government representatives from the community for capacity-building initiatives.
∎ Ensure training is conducted in accessible venues with provisions for reasonable accommodations.
∎ Conduct safeguarding risk assessments and develop mitigation plans considering risks faced by children with disabilities.
∎ Ensure training methods and materials are accessible and inclusive for all participants.
∎ Conduct pre- and post-training assessments and provide follow-up support based on participants' requirements.
∎ Compile training reports following the prescribed format.
∎ Contribute to the development of training materials and provide training to various organizations on disability and development aspects, as needed, at the community level.
∎ Ensure safe training programs are planned, implemented, and monitored, with the identification of children and youth with disabilities throughout the project period.
∎ Adhere to the "Do No Harm" principles at every stage of the project within the Program Management Cycle.
∎ Training Development and Delivery:
∎ Design and adapt training materials and modules on CBR and disability inclusion principles as a professional trainer.
∎ Conduct training sessions for government authority, community members, families, educators, healthcare providers, and program/project staffs or as required.
∎ Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to enhance participants’ understanding and application of inclusive practices.
∎ Capacity Building:
∎ Identify training needs of stakeholders and tailor content to address specific gaps.
∎ Facilitate workshops, seminars, training, and peer learning sessions to promote best practices in inclusion.
∎ Community Engagement:
∎ Work closely with families and caregivers to support the active participation of children and youth with disabilities.
∎ Promote awareness and understanding of disability rights and the importance of inclusion.
∎ Support community-led initiatives to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in CBR programs.
∎ Ensure Community Accountability and safeguarding.
∎ Excellent community engagement and communication skill is required.
∎ Reporting and Documentation:
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and Annual Report in In English and share to supervisor and higher Management.
∎ Documentation project learnings and ensure preserving those documents for further use.
∎ Keep regular liaison with donor training department and share this with supervisor.
∎ Event report is required as per session.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Assess the effectiveness of training sessions and adjust content based on feedback and outcomes.
∎ Collect data and document, success stories, challenges, and lessons learned from field activities and share it with the supervisor.
∎ Prepare and submit regular training reports to the Project Coordinator.
∎ Collaboration with Program Team:
∎ Work in close coordination with program/project staff to ensure alignment of training with program objectives.
∎ Support the development and dissemination of informational materials for the program.
∎ Any other task assigned by the higher management.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per organization policy and project allocation.
∎ As per organization policy and project allocation.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC) values diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to being an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, including Persons with Disabilities, Women, Third Gender, and members of Indigenous communities.
∎ Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE through bdjobs.com by explaining the desire and qualifications to work for the aforesaid position To, The Executive Director, Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC), 34/A, High Level Road, Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram on before January 06, 2025 by 5:00 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews. No TA/DA will be provided for the candidate.
∎ Application Procedure: If the candidates feel that their qualifications, exposure, and experience match our requirements, and they are willing to commit with our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please apply online.
∎ Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC) values diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to being an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, including Persons with Disabilities, Women, Third Gender, and members of Indigenous communities.
∎ Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE through bdjobs.com by explaining the desire and qualifications to work for the aforesaid position To, The Executive Director, Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC), 34/A, High Level Road, Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram on before January 06, 2025 by 5:00 PM. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews. No TA/DA will be provided for the candidate.
∎ Application Procedure: If the candidates feel that their qualifications, exposure, and experience match our requirements, and they are willing to commit with our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please apply online.

Company Information:
∎ Disabled Development and Research Center (DDRC)
∎ Lovely Niketon, 34/A, High-Level Road, Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram-4000, Bangladesh.
∎ Disabled Development and Research Center-DDRC is a non-government, not for profit persons with disabilities leaded organization was set up on 14th October, 2005.

Since its inception, DDRC has been implementing various projects for the health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment of children, youth and persons with disabilities with the support of international and National development partners. DDRC mainly worked on Community Based Rehabilitation -CBR approach. Provide rehabilitation and education support to Youth and Children with disabilities, Formation of self-help groups of persons with disabilities. Providing various types of training for capacity building of self-help group members, informing about various facilities about local government and ensuring facilities. Inclusion of persons with disabilities in various local government committees, The total number of direct beneficiaries of the implemented projects is about 4500 people and the number of indirect beneficiaries is about 18,000 people. All the activities of DDRC were being implemented through the registration of the Directorate of Social Services, Chittagong under the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Directorate of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and sports as well as NGO Affairs Bureau. Recently, the Executive Director of DDRC received a national award as an accomplished social worker.


Address::
∎ Lovely Niketon, 34/A, High-Level Road, Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram-4000, Bangladesh.
∎ Disabled Development and Research Center-DDRC is a non-government, not for profit persons with disabilities leaded organization was set up on 14th October, 2005.Since its inception, DDRC has been implementing various projects for the health, education, livelihood, social and empowerment of children, youth and persons with disabilities with the support of international and National development partners. DDRC mainly worked on Community Based Rehabilitation -CBR approach. Provide rehabilitation and education support to Youth and Children with disabilities, Formation of self-help groups of persons with disabilities. Providing various types of training for capacity building of self-help group members, informing about various facilities about local government and ensuring facilities. Inclusion of persons with disabilities in various local government committees, The total number of direct beneficiaries of the implemented projects is about 4500 people and the number of indirect beneficiaries is about 18,000 people. All the activities of DDRC were being implemented through the registration of the Directorate of Social Services, Chittagong under the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Directorate of Youth Development under the Ministry of Youth and sports as well as NGO Affairs Bureau. Recently, the Executive Director of DDRC received a national award as an accomplished social worker.

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Application Deadline: 10 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development