Noble Citizen Foundation

Job Title: Program Coordinator – Stitch by Stitch (Training cum Production Centre) Location: Vadodara Job Type: Full-time Reporting To: Project Manager / Program Director – Stitch by Stitch Initiative Experience Required: 2–5 years (preferably in tailoring, skill development, community engagement or NGO sector) About the Project – Stitch by Stitch The Stitch-by-Stitch project aims to empower women and youth from marginalized communities through vocational training in tailoring, stitching, and livelihood promotion. The center serves as a hub for capacity building, entrepreneurial development, and sustainable income generation. Key Responsibilities 1. Training & Capacity Building Conduct hands-on training sessions on basic to advanced tailoring, stitching, fabric handling, and machine operations . Develop training plans, session schedules and practical assessments. Provide individual support to trainees to help them build confidence and skills. Maintain trainee progress reports and ensure quality training outcomes. 2. Center Coordination & Administration Oversee daily operations of the training center. Ensure availability and maintenance of tools, machines, raw material and learning resources. Maintain attendance records, documentation, inventory, and monthly reports. Ensure safety, hygiene, and discipline at the center. 3. Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate with CSR partners, NGOs, local government bodies, vendors, expert trainers , and other stakeholders. Support project monitoring and evaluation visits. Facilitate donor/CSR engagements and communicate center activities with the project team. 4. Community & Participant Engagement Mobilize and engage women/ youth from local communities to join the program. Organize awareness campaigns, orientation sessions, and follow-ups. Build rapport with community leaders, SHGs, and local institutions. Encourage trainees toward entrepreneurship or employment pathways. 5. Reporting & Documentation Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports. Document success stories, photographs, and training outcome data. Help in preparing presentations, proposals, and impact reports when required. Required Qualifications Graduate in any discipline (preferably social work, fashion designing, vocational training, or related field). Formal certification in tailoring/designing is an added advantage. Fluency in Gujarati, Hindi, and basic English . Skills & Competencies: Technical Skills Tailoring & stitching (manual & machine) Training methodology Basic computer skills (MS Office) Inventory & center management Report writing & documentation Soft Skills Strong communication & interpersonal Empathy & patience Leadership & team coordination Problem-solving Community connect & mobilization Key Attributes ✔ Passion for women empowerment and livelihood development ✔ Cultural sensitivity & understanding of local communities ✔ Ability to work independently and with diverse teams ✔ Willingness to travel locally for outreach activities Remuneration Based on experience and qualifications. Additional travel and training-related allowance as per project norms.