Trainer - Green Technology, Shopner Sharothi

Position Summary

JAAGO Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated Trainer – Green Technology to join the Shopner Sharothi (Girls Education and Skills Partnership) Project, specifically supporting the Skills on Wheels component. This innovative initiative uses a mobile training center—a transformed bus equipped with all necessary training facilities—to reach remote upazilas in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban districts, including Ramu, Chakaria, Eidgaon, Lama, and Alikadam, providing a continuous and accessible learning environment.

The Trainer – Green Technology will be responsible for developing, designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs in Green Technology and sustainability skills, including climate-resilient farming practices, organic farming, composting, smart agriculture, and related areas. A core focus of this role is facilitating job placement for trainees by linking skill development directly to employment and income-generation opportunities. The trainer will support participants in identifying market-relevant skills, preparing for employment, internships, or entrepreneurial ventures, and connecting with employers, cooperatives, or local organizations to secure sustainable livelihoods.

The position requires a hands-on approach to teaching, mentoring, and tracking trainee progress, ensuring that graduates acquire practical, employable skills that can be immediately applied in the local labor market.

This position will report directly to the Project Manager. Candidates must be citizens of Bangladesh and committed to promoting gender-responsive, sustainable, and market-relevant employment opportunities for youth in remote communities.

Job Responsibilities

A. Training Program Development and Delivery:

• Design, develop, and deliver training modules on Green Technology and sustainability skills, including climate-resilient farming, organic farming, composting, smart agriculture, and related topics.
• Ensure training content is practical, market-relevant, and aligned with labor market demands to enhance employability.
• Adapt training approaches to suit the mobile training environment and remote community contexts.

B. Learner Mentorship and Skills Application:

• Mentor trainees to apply learned skills in real-life contexts, including farms, community projects, or entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Guide trainees in developing practical portfolios, project work, or prototypes that demonstrate their competency to potential employers.
• Support trainees in understanding market opportunities, value chains, and income-generation pathways.

C. Job Placement Facilitation:

• Identify and liaise with local employers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and community organizations to create employment, apprenticeship, or internship opportunities for graduates.
• Organize job fairs, placement drives, and employer engagement sessions to connect trainees with relevant opportunities.
• Provide guidance and preparatory support for job applications, interviews, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Monitor and track the employment outcomes of trainees, reporting progress and challenges to the Project Manager.

D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of training sessions, trainee progress, and employment outcomes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend improvements for better placement results.
• Prepare periodic reports on training delivery, learner achievements, and job placement metrics.

E. Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with community leaders, local authorities, and partner organizations to support the success of the Skills on Wheels program.
• Raise awareness about green technology careers and sustainable livelihood opportunities within the community.
• Ensure training interventions are culturally sensitive, inclusive, and gender-responsive.

Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote the organization’s safeguarding policies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults engaged in our activities.
• Immediately report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents of safeguarding breaches in line with the organization’s reporting procedures.

• Maintain professional boundaries and conduct that fosters a safe and respectful environment for all beneficiaries, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Additional certifications or training in agriculture, green technology, sustainability, or vocational training will be considered an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of practical training experience, preferably in agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, green technology, or vocational skill development.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering hands-on training programs in community or remote settings.
• Experience in job placement facilitation, employer engagement, or linking trainees to employment opportunities is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with local labor market dynamics, agribusiness opportunities, and gender-sensitive employment practices.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and work in remote upazilas of Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and ethical training practices.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to monitor trainee progress and employment outcomes effectively.

JAAGO is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

JAAGO is also committed to safeguarding the safety, dignity and well-being of children, young people and other vulnerable groups. All applicants must share this commitment, will be required to adhere to JAAGO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if appointed, and may be subject to pre-employment reference and background checks and mandatory safeguarding training.