Job Opportunity for Associate – Content and Training at Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (LFE) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

**Job Title:** Associate – Content and Training

**Organization:** Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (LFE) in partnership with Mantra4Change for the Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project.

**Location:** Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.  Frequent travel to rural areas within the state is required.

**About the Organization:**

Leadership For Equity (LFE) is a non-profit organization working to improve public education systems in India.  They partner with government bodies to develop and implement programs that enhance teaching practices and student learning.  Mantra4Change, a Bangalore-based non-profit, collaborates with LFE on the SALT project, focusing on improving the quality of teaching and learning in Andhra Pradesh’s government schools.  The SALT project aims to reduce learning poverty across the state through strengthened foundational learning, improved student-teacher interactions, and enhanced institutional capacity.

**Job Summary:**

The Content Associate will play a crucial role in the SALT project, working closely with program managers and government stakeholders to create and deliver high-quality training materials.  This position requires a blend of content development skills, pedagogical expertise, and strong communication abilities.

**Responsibilities:**

* Research evidence-based practices and subject-specific training content for academic subjects and pedagogy.

* Design presentations (PPTs) and training sessions for teachers, school complex leaders, and government officers.

* Develop blended learning courses, including presentations, voice-over narration scripts, lesson plans, and other materials to support teacher professional development.

* Design assessments to measure knowledge mastery after training.

* Collaborate with LMS platform designers to ensure content alignment.

* Contribute to project reports and support program managers in achieving project goals.

* Conduct regular progress update meetings with organizational leadership and government stakeholders.

* Create monthly, quarterly, and annual project status and impact reports.

* Conduct observations and user interviews to gather feedback and improve content.

* Participate in organizational team meetings and structures.

**Requirements:**

* **Education:** Degree in education, teacher development, a related social science, or management discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.

* **Experience:** 2-5 years of experience leading large-scale training programs, preferably with the government or government school teachers. 1-2 years of experience as a teacher is highly desirable. Proven experience in content design, classroom teaching, or teacher training is essential. Experience working in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana is preferred.

* **Skills:** Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Functional knowledge of Telugu is preferred.  Proficiency in content development (video scripts, storyboards, training sessions). Ability to work independently and adapt to a semi-structured environment.  Understanding of social equity, development discourse, and Indian education policy.  Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.  Patience and resilience.

**Compensation:**

The salary range is 4.00 – 6.00 lakh INR per annum CTC, depending on experience and qualifications.  Benefits include being part of a dynamic team working towards impactful social change.  Applications from candidates identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or PWD are prioritized.  LFE is an equal opportunity employer.