Training Specialist

Capacity Building & Training Specialist

Practice: Government & Public Services (G&PS) – Economic Growth

Location: Maharashtra, India

KPMG India is a leading professional services firm providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Within our Government & Public Services (G&PS) practice, we partner with central and state governments, multilateral agencies, and development organizations to design and implement high-impact programs that drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Capacity Building & Training Specialist to support large-scale public sector transformation and livelihood initiatives. The role will focus on designing, developing, and implementing capacity-building interventions for government stakeholders and program beneficiaries through both digital and classroom-based training methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement comprehensive capacity-building and training strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Develop training curricula, content, toolkits, learning modules, facilitator guides, and assessment frameworks.
• Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNA) and identify learning gaps among stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver workshops, training sessions, webinars, and orientation programs for government officials and partner organizations.
• Leverage digital learning platforms and technology-enabled training solutions to enhance learning outcomes.
• Coordinate with government departments, implementation agencies, and project teams for smooth execution of training initiatives.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess training effectiveness and impact.
• Maintain training databases, participant records, learning reports, and progress dashboards.
• Support preparation of project reports, presentations, knowledge products, and stakeholder communication materials.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

Educational Qualification:

• Master's Degree / Postgraduate qualification in:
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Mass Communication
• Public Policy
• Development Studies
• Human Resource Management
• Education, Training & Development
• Or any equivalent discipline

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in designing and implementing capacity-building or training programs.

Experience working with:

• Central Government ministries/departments
• State Government agencies
• International development organizations
• Multilateral or donor-funded projects
• Proven experience in digital learning interventions, e-learning platforms, or blended learning solutions.
• Experience in public sector, livelihoods, skills development, economic growth, or social sector programs will be preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
• Expertise in adult learning methodologies and training facilitation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Strong report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working on large-scale government transformation or livelihood programs.
• Exposure to Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for learning interventions.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact public sector transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with government leaders, development partners, and industry experts.
• Contribute to programs that drive economic growth and social impact.
• Build a rewarding career within one of India's leading professional services firms.

KPMG in India is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.