We are looking for a Mission Head to lead the ambitious Kaushalyam initiative – a mission to empower 35,000+ underserved youth in the Pimpri Chinchwad region over the next 3-5 years. This leader will ✅ Lead with heart and strategy; demonstrate youth-centricity ✅ Inspire and coach a high-performance team ✅ Manage complex government, donor and ecosystem relationships ✅ Drive large-scale program outcomes with accountability and excellence ✅ Balance execution, innovation and systems thinking Full-time role requiring 10+ years' leadership experience in youth livelihoods or the broader development sector, emphasizing data-driven decisions and operational excellence. Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English is essential, with willingness to travel and a 3–4 year commitment expected. Kaushalyam Initiative website: https://kaushalyam-pcmc.org/
Key Responsibilities Conduct English and digital skill training for new students at the assigned lighthouse Deliver classroom sessions of English content to improve students' job readiness Conduct timely student assessments Provide individual feedback and mentorship to students Report back on the progress of training at the lighthouse to the master trainer Contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies Share training reports as and when required Support the rest of the team members as and when required About Company: Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods, and a vision of socio-economic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the government, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to work together toward changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centers is taken care of by the government. Corporations contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities, viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad, and also the States viz. Delhi, Odisha, and Hyderabad.
Key Responsibilities Conduct English and digital skill training for new students at the assigned lighthouse Deliver classroom sessions of English content to improve students' job readiness Conduct timely student assessments Provide individual feedback and mentorship to students Report back on the progress of training at the lighthouse to the master trainer Contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies Share training reports as and when required Support the rest of the team members as and when required About Company: Lighthouse Communities Foundation works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods, and a vision of socio-economic transformation. The Lighthouses are run through a public-private partnership that empowers the government, corporates, NGOs, and citizens to work together toward changing lives. The provision of location and capital expenditure for the Lighthouse centers is taken care of by the government. Corporations contribute through CSR funds to provide operational expenses. NGOs come on board to provide various skilling courses to the youth. With penetration in more than 400 of the 500-odd slum communities of Pune, the program has now expanded to other cities, viz. PCMC, Dombivali, Aurangabad, and also the States viz. Delhi, Odisha, and Hyderabad.
Key Responsibilities Responsible for conducting the English skill & digital empowerment training for the new students at the assigned lighthouse. Classroom delivery of content to improve students' job readiness.Conducting classes as per the schedule and methodology. Preparation of sessions as per training guidelines and material applicable to the program. Ensuring student attendance and participation in the sessions. Maintaining progress reports of students, handling the internal MIS system (Encore), and being involved in day-to-day reporting. Conduct timely student assessments. Providing individual feedback and mentorships to students. Timely reporting back on training progress at the Lighthouse to the Master Trainer. Contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies. Helping with students’ mobilization in nearby communities & supporting centers to maintain infrastructure. Achieve the monthly targets with efficiency and quality. Maintaining a pool of alumni and conducting regular alumni events and assessments. Sharing training reports as and when required. Supporting the rest of the team members as and when required. About Company: The Lighthouse is a center for skilling and livelihood and a sustainable livelihood program for urban disadvantaged youth. The Lighthouse fosters agency, workplace competencies, and skills in youth, thus enabling social and economic transformation for themselves and their communities. The Lighthouse helps each individual realize their full potential and supports them in discovering this path and taking the next step towards fulfilling their potential. Through the Lighthouse intervention, youth in low-income or slum communities are able to make more informed life choices and acquire the necessary skills for improved employability.
Company Description Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) is a Section 8 Non-profit organization headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, established in 2011. LCF aims to transform the life trajectories of disadvantaged youth (18-35) from low-income communities by setting them on a path to sustainable livelihoods. The foundation focuses on building agency or strength in youth, which enhances their self-confidence to tackle diverse challenges. LCF fosters public-private partnerships in social development to create a supportive ecosystem for youth, ensuring positive outcomes through strategic and collaborative approaches.
About the job: Key responsibilities: 1. Responsible for conducting the English skill & digital empowerment training for the new students at the assigned lighthouse. 2. Classroom delivery of content to improve students' job readiness.Conducting classes as per the schedule and methodology. 3. Preparation of sessions as per training guidelines and material applicable to the program. 4. Ensuring student attendance and participation in the sessions. 5. Maintaining progress reports of students, handling the internal MIS system (Encore), and being involved in day-to-day reporting. 6. Conduct timely student assessments. 7. Providing individual feedback and mentorships to students. 8. Timely reporting back on training progress at the Lighthouse to the Master Trainer. 9. Contribute ideas to improve teaching methodologies. 10. Helping with students' mobilization in nearby communities & supporting centers to maintain infrastructure. 11. Achieve the monthly targets with efficiency and quality. 12. Maintaining a pool of alumni and conducting regular alumni events and assessments. 13. Sharing training reports as and when required. 14. Supporting the rest of the team members as and when required. Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: have minimum 1 years of experience Salary: ₹ 4,20,000 - 4,80,000 /year Experience: 1 year(s) Deadline: 2025-09-28 23:59:59 Other perks: 5 days a week Skills required: Effective Communication Other Requirements: Preferred skill sets, years of experience, and professional background: 1. Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline. 2. 1–2 years of experience in training/teaching Spoken English; experience in digital skills training is an added 3. advantage. 4. Strong command of spoken and written English. 5. Proficiency in basic computer applications and digital tools. 6. Experience in working with NGOs, training institutes, or community development organizations is preferred. 7. Must be an energetic individual who loves interacting with students from all walks of life. 8. Excellent presentation and teaching skills. 9. Ability to conduct a batch of 25 to 30 students. 10. Strong and empathetic behavior 11. Ability to build a strong cultural system and be a role model for the youth/students 12. Commitment towards the upliftment of the youth and city transformation About Company: The Lighthouse is a center for skilling and livelihood and a sustainable livelihood program for urban disadvantaged youth. The Lighthouse fosters agency, workplace competencies, and skills in youth, thus enabling social and economic transformation for themselves and their communities. The Lighthouse helps each individual realize their full potential and supports them in discovering this path and taking the next step towards fulfilling their potential. Through the Lighthouse intervention, youth in low-income or slum communities are able to make more informed life choices and acquire the necessary skills for improved employability.
As a Trainer at the assigned lighthouse, you will be responsible for conducting English skill & digital empowerment training for new students. Your key responsibilities will include: - Delivering classroom content to enhance students" job readiness following the schedule and methodology. - Preparing sessions according to training guidelines and applicable material. - Ensuring student attendance, active participation, and timely assessments. - Maintaining progress reports, handling the internal MIS system (Encore), and providing individual feedback to students. - Reporting training progress to the Master Trainer and contributing ideas for teaching improvement. - Assisting in students mobilization in nearby communities and supporting infrastructure maintenance. - Achieving monthly targets efficiently and maintaining a pool of alumni for regular events and assessments. - Sharing training reports as needed and supporting team members when required. The Lighthouse is a center dedicated to skilling and livelihood programs for urban disadvantaged youth. It aims to empower youth with workplace competencies, skills, and agency for social and economic transformation within their communities. Through the Lighthouse intervention, individuals from low-income or slum areas can make informed life decisions, acquire employability skills, and realize their full potential.,