Senior Trainer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Senior Trainer Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

January 31, 2015

Job Description

 Vacancy: Senior TrainerLocation: NairobiOur client has been in existence since 1999 and is registered as a Trust under the Laws of Kenya with the aim of youth empowerment.

Its target focus area is the youth from the informal settlement areas of Nairobi which constitutes 60% of the total population estimated at 7 million. 

They are largely underprivileged in terms of the basic human needs including access to education and training with 50% to 70% of them living below the poverty line.

The Trust equips the youths with knowledge in Web Design, IT skills, Creative Multimedia, Entrepreneurship and Sexual Reproductive Health. 

The Trust envisages a situation where 70% of the urban informal settlement youth access information Communication technology (ICT) skills that would improve their employability and ability to enter the labour market.

The client is seeking to recruit a Senior Trainer based in Nairobi. The position is available immediately. 

The position is available on a 1 year contract basis, renewable depending on performance.Main Purpose of the Job: To design in consultation with the Training coordinator and deliver information and communication technology (ICT) training specifically in areas of computer applications, programmes and web design. They also train on specific courses of Multimedia, entrepreneurship and life skills Key Responsibilities

• Design training materials and other documents such as handouts, manuals and exercises.
• Preparing the learning environment and resources including setting of IT equipment.
• Delivering training programmes to students either in a group classroom setting or in a one to one basis.
• Supporting and coaching students using self-learning packages.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the training and course outcomes and giving feedback to the Training coordinator.
• Taking responsibility for maintenances of hardware and software used for training purposes and recommending repairs and upgrades to the Training coordinator where appropriate.
• Keeping up to date with relevant systems software and online training technology.
• In consultation with the Training coordinator provide suitable and market oriented training in new systems to students to make sure they meet the changing market needs and requirements to enhance student self and regular employability.

Job Specifications

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• A degree level of education from a recognized university with a technical professional qualifications in the relevant field of information and technology

Skills and Attributes

• Thorough knowledge in the relevant programming languages, software design and packages, applications, operating systems, systems analysis, and general computer skills.
• Able to create efficient and logical databases.
• Possesses demonstrated work experience with more than one relational database management system.
• Able to recognize system deficiencies and implements efficient solutions.
• Delivers informative and well organized presentations.
• Generates learning enthusiasm among students
• Conducts effective progress evaluations in a timely manner.

Working Experience

• Have at least one year training experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@amsol.co.ke before close of business Friday 6th February 2015 indicating the position you are applying for. 

Kindly apply only if you qualify. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted