Learning & Development Officer/Trainer- For SAJIDA FOUNDATION- Job ID: 1446529

SAJIDA FOUNDATION
is looking for
Learning & Development Officer/Trainer

Job Description / Responsibility

Major Job Responsibility:
Become a Master Trainer for vision screening and correction by reading glasses to train Program Officer & community volunteers for effective and efficient implementation of eye care projects.

Training & Capacity Building:

Develop and deliver training sessions on:

• Basic eye health and common eye diseases (refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma, etc.)
• Vision screening techniques.
• Referral pathways and follow-up mechanisms.
• Use and maintenance of eye care tools and equipment
• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for project staff and community volunteers.
• Customize training materials based on local context and participant needs.
• Ensure gender-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory training approaches.
• Mentor and build capacity of Community Volunteers and POs through hands-on training and regular supervision, especially in eye care practices.
• Identify training and development needs of field staff and conduct refresher training and on-the-job coaching to ensure consistent quality of service delivery.

Materials Development

• Prepare training modules, manuals, presentations, job aids, and IEC materials.
• Adapt national and WHO eye care guidelines into practical training tools.
• Update training content based on project learning and feedback.
• Capture, document, and disseminate success stories, lessons learned, and innovative

Field Support & Mentoring

• Observe field activities to ensure correct application of training.
• Identify capacity gaps and recommend refresher training.
• Follow up community-based eye screening camps in schools, colleges, clubs, markets, mosques, and SAJIDA Foundation field offices.
• Cross check the screening, identification process and ensure accurate dispensing of powered reading glasses.
• Provide regular updates and reports on training activities, volunteer engagement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure learning outcomes.
• Maintain training records, attendance sheets, and evaluation reports.
• Contribute to project reports by documenting training achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare the monthly action plan.
• Maintain accurate training records both offline and online.
• Prepare a success story of the project each month and send to HO including photos and signed consent forms.
• Attend various meetings and training sessions as required.
• Any other task assigned by organization.
• Promote safeguarding by preventing harm, abuse, and exploitation; uphold and report in line with safeguarding policies to maintain a safe, transparent, and accountable work environment.

Educational Requirements

• Masters
• Skills Required: Learning and Development, Training Facilitation, Rural Marketing, Capacity Building, Community based Approach

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 year(s)
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
• NGO

Education:

• Masters from any discipline.

Experience:

• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Community based Approach, Facilitating training, Programmme Implementation, Rural Marketing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in training, capacity building, or learning & development roles in community health-related programs or eye care project or s development projects.
• Experience in Reporting, documentation, case story writing, and knowledge management.
• Experience in mobile or web base data collection tools.

Skills:

• Strong facilitation skills with ability to engage diverse groups (field staff, volunteers, community members).
• Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools for training and documentation.
• Willingness to travel frequently to implementing districts.
• Ethical practice.
• Proactive and Positive attitude
• Team work
• Open to traveling to remote areas across Bangladesh; see public transport as an adventure
• Strategic thinker focused on expanding rural market reach and building key relationships.
• Data-driven; closely monitor sales performance and act on insights
• Passionate about mentoring and coaching teams.
• Experienced, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.