Assistant Manager - Training

About Kotak Education Foundation

It has been a rewarding sixteen years since we embarked on our mission to equip economically disadvantaged children and youth with education and foundational skills, galvanising them towards a better future. Our ‘Inch Wide Mile Deep’ approach, home-grown projects focussed on quality education for the low-income segment have been instrumental in shaping the success of our projects across India. KEF’s approach is primarily three-pronged–

1. holistic interventions with children and educators in school,
2. equitable scholarships for higher studies, and
3. vocational education and skills training for livelihood.

Strengthening school leadership and teacher capacity building, creating a digital ecosystem and learning environment in schools, equipping middle school students with confidence and skills of communicative English, upskilling teachers to provide Foundational Literacy & Numeracy skills, and supporting districts in building and running Model Schools – these are key interventions run by KEF. KEF launched the Kotak Kanya Scholarship in 2021 to offer financial and academic support to meritorious girl students in pursuit of higher education from all over India. Kotak Junior Scholarship supports meritorious students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in pursuing 11th and 12th standards. KEF’s Vocational Education & Livelihood Project upskills unemployed youth from economically weaker sections of society and coaches them in domain know-how, the basics of IT and spoken English, life skills and personality development. It ensures placements for all eligible participants so they can stride with confidence into any professional sphere.

KEF is now at the cusp of change as it prepares for the next chapter in its journey toward empowering the youth with quality education and livelihood. Armed with its vast experience and expertise, the organisation now aims to scale its depth as well as the breadth of its reach. KEF’s philosophy is evolving from ‘school as a unit’ to working toward district/state-level education transformation. As KEF expands its ambit, it will help drive systemic reform and state education transformation to create long-term Impact at Scale.

Kotak Education Foundation is the primary implementing agency for the CSR initiatives of Kotak Mahindra Group in Education. Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies.

Role Description:

Candidates Specifications:

Educational Qualification: 

• MSW/B.Ed./D.Ed. preferably with the knowledge of ECE

Years of Experience: 

• Minimum 5 Years of experience as a Teacher-Trainer/Primary Teacher

Technical Skills: 

• Expertise in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (thorough knowledge of NEP 2020; NCF  2022/23; NIPUN Mission). 
• Strong command of spoken and written Marathi, Hindi & English 
• Basic computer knowledge, MS Office/Drive, etc. 
• Report writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to analyse data and comprehend detailed intervention reports; strategic  planning

Competencies:

• Deep knowledge & understanding of FLN - NIPUN Bharat, NEP2020 and NCF2023 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Technical report writing skills 
• Ability to grasp field knowledge and needs

Other Skills:

• Problem-solving and time management skills
• Strategic thinking for the best course of action
• Situational decision-maker
• Team player
• Strong analytical capability
• Strong collaboration mindset
• Multi-tasking skills

Attributes:

• Ability to work independently 
• Critical thinker
• Solution-oriented
• Adhere to timelines
• ∙Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change 
• Organisation and facilitation skills 
• Strong ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Ready for new initiatives

Job Specifications:

Nature of Job: Permanent 

Location: HO – Mumbai (Chembur). The job may involve travelling to other locations beyond Mumbai 

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 6 days a week

Working Conditions: This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages

Benefits:

• Leave benefits from the date of joining
• Career progression opportunities
• 02 weekly offs every month apart from the Sunday fixed weekly off
• Coverage under Health Medical Insurance for self & family from the date of joining
• Life Cover from date of joining

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. KEF reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet intervention and organisational needs as necessary.