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Description
ARCH (Advanced Resource Centre for Humanitarian) Development Foundation is a non-profit organization (registered as Section 8) located in Vadodara working towards development activities mainly focused on education, women empowerment, skill and livelihood and financial literacy to name a few We are working in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Key Responsibilities Design and deliver Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP) and Skill Development Training aligned with market demand, local context, and NSQF standards where applicable Facilitate technical training in relevant trades (e g-, tailoring, beautician, food processing, digital literacy, retail) with an entrepreneurial lens focused on self-employment and micro-enterprise creation Conduct soft skills sessions on communication, leadership, confidence building, time management, customer engagement, and basic financial literacy Mentor trainees in developing business plans, pricing strategies, and growth roadmaps Build capacity in record keeping, digital tools for marketing, UPI-based transactions, and online promotion (where relevant) Connect trainees to financial institutions, micro-credit systems, SHG federations, and government schemes for enterprise support Identify and facilitate market linkages through exhibitions, local networks, online platforms, and buyer-seller meets Track trainee progress, collect feedback, and support post-training handholding and monitoring Required Skills And Competencies Strong facilitation and communication skills in regional language(s) and Hindi/English Experience in working with SHGs, youth groups, women collectives, or community-based enterprises Exposure to market analysis, value chain facilitation, or digital literacy tools will be an added advantage Willingness to travel to project locations and engage closely with communities Qualification Graduate or Postgraduate in Social Work, Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, or any Technical/Vocational Trade Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in delivering EDPs or vocational/entrepreneurial training in grassroots settings Position Availability Immediate
