Position: Training & Academics Manager
Location: Karachi
No. of Position: 01

About the Role:
The Training & Academics Manager leads the design, delivery, and quality assurance of all training and capacity-building activities under the project, with a specific focus on Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) methodologies. S/he is responsible for building the academic capacity of the field team and ensuring fidelity of TaRL implementation across target schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Training Design & Material Development
  • Design, test, and revise all training content and professional development materials for teachers, school leaders, field coordinators, community members, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and adapt TaRL-aligned instructional materials, classroom activities, and assessment tools for Sindhi, Urdu, and numeracy learning.
  • Develop and refine training manuals, facilitator guides, and instructional toolkits for all tiers of the project.
  • Design academic calendars for implementation in ITA/partner schools and ensure alignment with government school calendars.
  • Define, update, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all training-related activities at every tier of the organization.
• Training Delivery & Capacity Building
  • Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments for teachers, coordinators, and field mentors.
  • Lead and facilitate training sessions on FLN/TaRL for master trainers, field teams, and teachers.
  • Provide structured on-the-job support, coaching, and mentoring to teachers and volunteers involved in FLN/TaRL project activities.
  • Supervise and monitor training replications conducted by district training teams, ensuring fidelity and quality.
  • Conduct regular school and classroom observations, providing evidence-based constructive feedback to teachers and field staff.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance
  • Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation tools for quality assurance of training outcomes.
  • Conduct baseline, midline, and endline independent assessments of student learning outcomes in project schools.
  • Supervise assessments and examinations conducted in partner schools as part of regular academic cycles.
  • Analyze training and learning data to devise evidence-based action points for school leaders, teachers, and field staff.
  • Summarize and communicate training and assessment results to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordination & Reporting
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels with operations, finance, programme, and district teams for the seamless execution of training activities.
  • Follow up on and respond to online and offline queries from district teams and teachers via phone, WhatsApp, email, and other platforms.
  • Compile and organize all training, assessment, evaluation, and monitoring data systematically.
  • Create and maintain linkages with potential partners and organizations to expand the impact of capacity-building initiatives.
  • Prepare regular progress reports on training activities, coverage, and learning outcomes for management and donor reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred in Education, Teacher Training, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in teacher training and academic programme management in the education/development sector.
• Strong expertise in TaRL, FLN, and/or literacy and numeracy pedagogies; experience with ASER or similar assessment frameworks preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in training design, facilitation, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English and Urdu; Sindhi language an advantage.
• Willingness to undertake regular field travel to target districts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data management tools.

How to apply?

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter clearly stating the position name, your current and expected salary. Applications can be sent via email to [email protected] or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road, Canal Park Gulberg 2, Lahore, Pakistan.

We proactively encourage individuals from marginalized groups (e.g., minorities, persons with disabilities, and women from remote or underprivileged areas) to apply.

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).