Job Description: Capacity Building & Training Specialist Position : Capacity Building & Training Specialist Program : Sashakt Strengthening CSOs as catalysts of livelihood opportunities and development Reporting : Project Manager Location : Kamrup, Assam No of Positions: 1 Nature of Employment: Full-time About the project : HPPI in partnership with European Union has launched Project Sashakt Assam, starting from 15th January 2025. This initiative aims to build the capacity of women cooperatives and 2,500 women artisans in the handloom and allied sectors across Kamrup, Dhubri, and Chirang districts. Role Overview: The Capacity Building & Training Specialist will be responsible for designing and conducting Training of Trainers (ToTs) and Cooperatives duty bearers focused on strengthening handloom & handicraft cooperatives, including enhancing cooperative governance & management, delivering training to cooperatives duty bearers, annual cooperative planning, and rural women entrepreneurship development. This role involves conducting training needs assessments, monitoring learning outcomes, and creating linkages with training institutes and clusters, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the capacity of cooperatives and livelihoods. MinimumQualificationsn and Skills: 1. Post-Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., MSW, Development Studies, Management, Sociology, Economics, Rural Development, and other relevant fields). 2. 7-10 years of experience in capacity building, with specific expertise in providing ToTs, working with cooperatives & developing training manuals. 3. Prior experience in sectors such as Handloom, Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP), Cooperatives, Livelihood Development, and related fields is highly preferred. 4. Proven experience in preparing training calendars, conducting training needs assessments, and liaising with training institutes. 5. Strong understanding of cooperative governance, planning, and entrepreneurship development 6. Excellent communication and presentation skills for training delivery. 7. Fluency in English and Assamese is crucial; knowledge of additional regional languages is a strong advantage 8. Ability to monitor and assess training outcomes and implement improvements. 9. Knowledge of regional and national training institutes and clusters. 10. Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a team player; able to work independently. 11. Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time within the project geography. 12. Organized and able to create multiple timelines and schedules 13. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously. Key Roles & Responsibilities Design and Conduct ToTs: Design and deliver ToTs on Cooperative Governance & Management, Annual Cooperative Planning, and Entrepreneurship Development. Ensure the content and delivery are aligned with the needs of the cooperatives and their respective stakeholders. Coordinate with content management team for training module development Training Needs Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct training needs assessments across various cooperatives to identify skill gaps and areas for development. Monitor and evaluate the impact of training programs on the enhancement of learning and overall performance. Training Calendar Preparation: Prepare an annual training calendar to align with project timelines and ensure that trainings are delivered as scheduled. Regularly update and review the training calendar based on the evolving needs of the cooperative and entrepreneurial sectors. Linkages and Collaboration: Establish and maintain relationships with training institutes such as RSETIs, ITIs, Weavers Development Clusters Training, Financial Institutes, academic institutions like IIT and EDI. Facilitate the cooperation and coordination between cooperatives and these institutes for specialized training sessions. How to apply: Application Process: To apply for this position, send your CV and cover letter describing how you meet the specifications for this role to careers@humana-india.org with the subject line s Capacity Building & Training Specialist