Position: Training and Capacity Building Specialist

Closing on: May 15, 2025

No. of Vacancies: 05

Job Description / Responsibility

Training and Capacity Building Specialist will be responsible to Project Head;

  • Have at least 12 years of relevant experience in planning, managing, and facilitating training programs, preferably in the development sector.
  • Lead the planning, management, and facilitation of training, orientation, and capacity-building activities for all project stakeholders, including partner organizations, government officials, community members, and youth groups.
  • Develop and customize training manuals and guidelines for service providers, implementing staff, contractors, youth groups, community groups, employers, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure inclusive training approaches with special attention to female and marginalized youth, focusing on employability, skills development, and social inclusion.
  • Provide technical support in mainstreaming the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) into training modules and project activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Promote participatory learning methodologies to ensure active engagement and knowledge retention among diverse participants.
  • Identify training needs through field assessments, consultations with stakeholders, and review of project objectives.
  • Coordinate with technical teams to align training content with project goals and donor requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of Training of Trainers (ToT) programs to build local capacity.
  • Maintain a database of all training activities, including participant profiles, feedback, and training outcomes.
  • Prepare periodic training reports, success stories, and lessons learned for internal documentation and donor reporting.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and follow-up mentoring for trainees to reinforce learning outcomes.
  • Ensure all training materials are gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, and easy to understand for diverse groups.
  • Work closely with M&E teams to incorporate training-related indicators into project monitoring frameworks.
  • Coordinate logistics, venues, materials, and resource persons required for successful training events.

Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Education, Development Studies, or other relevant disciplines from a recognized university. Preference will be given to candidates with specialized training in instructional design, adult learning, training facilitation, or human resource development.

Experience Requirements: Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in training and capacity building within national or international NGOs or development agencies. Proven experience in creating and implementing inclusive training programs, especially for women, youth, and marginalized communities.

Additional Requirements

  • Team building capacity
  • Written and oral communications skills in English and Bengali
  • Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Respect on gender, PSEA, Safeguarding, code of conduct and cultural diversity
  • Committed on response in any humanitarian emergency if necessary
  • Able to drive a motorbike with valid motorbike driving license
  • Able to operate virtual platform like Skype/Zoom/Team etc.

Age: Below 60 years

Salary: Negotiable

Job Level: Mid level position

Job Location: Anywhere of Bangladesh

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Shushilan has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Shushilan‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Shushilan’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

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Shushilan – a national NGO is inviting application from qualified candidates. If you are interested and meet the criteria, please send your application along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae (MS Word file as per prescribed format) passport size photograph to Head of HR Cell, Shushilan on or before 15/5/2025. Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. Requirements are flexible for highly skilled candidates and qualified female & person with disable are especially encouraged to apply. All Rights Reserved by the Authority.

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