As a Programme Officer :

• Work along with the Central team and Director NUSSD to onboard acollege for NUSSD program. Get involved in reaching agreementsover implementation of program at college level and to understandthe expectations.
  
  
• Prepare an implementation plan for the program in agreement with College management and Central office NUSSD.
  
  
• Work with college administration to enrol students as per thetargets agreed with Central office. Ensure that enrolments are donebased on the Enrolment policy. Progress is reported to Central officeat agreed frequency. Ensure support of parents/guardians.
  
  
• Work with Program Manager, College management and Centraloffice to identify subject matter experts for delivering coursematerial by leveraging the available trainer database. Also, create adatabase of experts from academia, industry, government, autonomous bodies and civil society who are willing to take coursemodules including lectures, tutorials and field work for future purpose.
  
  
• Coordinate training of trainers (ToTs) programmes for identifiedtrainers and work with Central office to set up ToTs.
  
  
• Responsible for on-time and smooth delivery of the courses at thecollege.
  
  
• Schedule classes and field works so that desired credits /no of hours
  
  

of training gets completed on time. Work with Student Committee

regarding class schedule

• Be a strong contact point for the involved stakeholders. Takeinitiatives and build local engagement model with students, CollegeManagement and trainers to keep them motivated to enrol andcontinue the program.
  
  
• Identify root causes for drop outs and agree the target and plan withManager and Central office.
  
  
• Regularly share reports, feedback from the students and trainerswith the central office and agree action plan.
  
  
• Conduct surveys and understand local employment opportunitiesand update manager. Support Program Manager in industry engagement, course enhancement and in executing the students placement strategy.
  
  
• Assist Program Manager in Networking with companies, organisations, institutions, NGOs, Government department tofacilitate field visits, internships, job placements etc.
  
  
• Prepare monthly progress reports highlighting key issues/challengesencountered and way forward for the Leverage and mentor theStudent Committees in running the day to day program activities ofscheduling the class.
  
  

As a Trainer :

• Participate in the Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme conductedby TISS
  
  
• Become Master Trainers in the assigned subjects
  
  
• Schedule classes and ensure smooth delivery of the courses at thecolleges
  
  
• Conduct training of students for the pre decided batches
  
  
• Complete the full course and assessment at the assigned Colleges
  
  
• Travelling to other locations if required
  
  
• Supporting Central Office when required
  
  

Working conditions (travel, work space, etc.)

The Program Officer and Trainer is expected to engage strongly toinfluence enrolments. He/ She will have to be highly mobile locally andaround the college neighbourhood to meet parents/guardians,communities, trainers, etc.

He/She will operate out of the NUSSD Program Office in the college andshould be available to various key stakeholders such as collegemanagement, students and trainers.

The officer is expected to multitask and execute on several fronts at the same time.

Skills required: (e.g. good analytical and reporting skills, etc.)

11 Computer literacy

11 Analytical and logical mindset

11 Excellent Communication skills in English and local language (Written

and Verbal)

11 Organization and coordination skills amongst various stakeholders

11 Networking

11 Pro-active attitude and innovative mindset