Trainer, Child Rights Training & Resource Centre (CRTRC)

Location: Bhavnagar, Gujarat | Application Deadline: Rolling Applications

About Shaishav

Shaishav, meaning childhood, is a civil society organisation established in 1993, working with children from marginalised communities. Our work spans urban slums in Bhavnagar and tribal regions in Narmada district, with a focus on holistic, child-centric development through play-based and participatory approaches.

Our Programmes

Balsena – Children’s Collective (Bhavnagar)
A democratic, membership-based collective run by children, for children. Balsena creates safe spaces for self-expression, leadership, and collective action across schools and communities.

Aaranyak – Holistic Education for Tribal Children (Dediyapada, Narmada)
An experiential education programme integrating academics with life skills to build confidence, leadership, and self-reliance among tribal children.

Child Rights Training & Resource Centre (CRTRC)
A repository of field-tested, child-focused resources developed over 30+ years, aimed at strengthening organisations and practitioners working with children.

About the Role 

The Trainer – Child Rights Training & Resource Centre (CRTRC) will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging, participatory training programmes for diverse stakeholders including NGOs, educators, community workers, and children.

This role requires a strong grounding in child rights and facilitation, along with the ability to translate grassroots learning into impactful training experiences. You will play a key role in strengthening capacities across organisations and contributing to Shaishav’s larger knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Training Design & Facilitation

• Design and deliver training modules on child rights, life skills, gender, adolescent empowerment, and participatory learning
• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes for partner organisations and practitioners
• Adapt training content for diverse audiences including children, youth, and professionals

2. Curriculum & Resource Utilisation

• Use and adapt SETU’s existing resource materials, manuals, and modules in training programmes
• Contribute to development and refinement of training content based on field insights
• Ensure training approaches are experiential, inclusive, and child-centric

3. Capacity Building & Field Engagement

• Support organisations and practitioners in implementing learnings from training programmes
• Provide follow-up support, mentoring, and feedback to trainees where required
• Engage with grassroots contexts to ensure relevance and applicability of trainings

4. Research & Learning Integration

• Integrate insights from action research and participatory learning into training design
• Support participatory processes where children and communities contribute to knowledge creation

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Document training processes, learning outcomes, and participant feedback
• Prepare training reports and contribute to organisational documentation
• Share insights for improving training quality and impact

6. Networking & Representation

• Represent Shaishav in training forums, workshops, and collaborative platforms
• Build relationships with partner organisations and networks
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and advocacy efforts

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Education, Development Studies, or related field
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in training, facilitation, or capacity building (preferably in child rights or education sector)
• Language: Fluent in Hindi and English; Gujarati preferred
• Skills:

• • Strong facilitation and communication skills
  • Experience in designing participatory and experiential learning sessions
  • Ability to engage diverse groups (children, youth, professionals)
  • Good documentation and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace

Preferred 

• Strong alignment with child rights and participatory values
• High adaptability and comfort working in dynamic environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Openness to travel for training and field engagement

Compensation

₹2.4 – ₹3.6 lakh per annum (CTC), commensurate with experience

Why join us? 

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow as a leader in the development sector while staying deeply connected to the field. At Shaishav, you will:

• Learn from 30+ years of experience working alongside children and communities
• Be part of a culture that values direct feedback, participation, and continuous learning
• Work with field-tested, evolving learning resources
• Build expertise in the education and child rights space
• Create tangible impact in the lives of children, while shaping your own leadership journey

How to Apply

Send your CV and a Cover Note (highlighting your motivation and relevant experience) to:
📧shaishavhr2022@gmail.com 

Child Protection Commitment

Shaishav is a child-safe organisation with zero tolerance for abuse and exploitation. All candidates will undergo background verification and must adhere to our Child Protection Policy.