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May 1, 2009
Training Specialist (Hindi)
Location: New Delhi, India Closing date: 1 May 2009 or ASAP
About us:
The Micro Insurance Academy is a Delhi-based Charitable Trust (NGO) dedicated to training, research, and advisory services for microinsurance units serving the poor. At present, we are the first and only institution dedicated to training community-based micro health insurance schemes in insurance domain knowledge.
We empower communities to protect livelihoods using microinsurance. In a nutshell, “we help communities manage risks from the ground up.”
Learn more about the Micro Insurance Academy & our work in microinsurance by visiting our website: http://www.microinsuranceacademy.org
About the Job:
The MIA is a rapidly expanding Indian NGO based in New Delhi. In order to keep pace with our growth, we seek to appoint an additional Training Specialist (Hindi speaking).
Job Description:
The incumbent will report to the Director (Research & Training), and will deal with matters related to the Academy’s training activities, including:
- Contribute to ongoing development of training material on microinsurance
- Participate in brain storming sessions
- Draft lessons for training modules
- Field checks/material evaluation/pre-tests
- Coordinate with consultants
- Contribute to workshops & training sessions
- Assume lead roles in local workshops & training of trainers
- Contribute to preparation and documentation of workshops
- Any other related task as instructed to by the responsible supervisor
Qualifications required:
- A commitment to MIA’s mission and values
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably Social Development, Social Work, Pedagogic, Sociology, Rural Development or related subjects
- Very good writing and speaking communication skills in English and Hindi
- At least 3 years’ experience in training, preferably in rural India
- Ability to think “out-of-the-box” and develop innovative solutions
- Proficiency in regional dialects are an advantage and should be clearly indictated in the application (including level of proficiency)
- Willingness to travel to rural India
- Ability to work independently within tasks assigned, and as part of a team in terms of collaborative climate and dedication to deliver results
- Proficient computer skills (the MIA is transitioning towards an open-source environment)
- Demonstrated high professional and ethical standards
Remuneration:
The MIA will offer a competitive package of salary and benefits commensurate with experience and skills.
To Apply:
To apply, please be sure to follow the following simple instructions:
- Email CV and cover letter to hr@mia.org.in. No phone calls please.
- The subject line of your email should be “Training Specialist (Hindi) Application”
- Please mention current and expected salary in your cover letter
- Please mention earliest possible start date in your cover letter.
