NairoBits ICT Trainer Jobs In Kenya 2021

Beginner Level ICT Trainer Job, Current Teaching Jobs

Position: Beginner Level ICT Trainer (2 Positions)

Location: Nairobi

Job description

NairoBits is a registered trust based in Nairobi, Kenya with a focus on empowering the youth from urban informal settlements by equipping them with employable digital skills. With over 20 years in operation, we believe that in the midst of slums lies the untapped potential that needs to be nurtured and given a platform to grow. The organization empowers youth from underserved backgrounds by leveraging technology to transform lives. We exist to promote creative and innovative use of ICT for enhanced quality of life, envisioning a workforce with adequate access to equal opportunities and a positive impact on society. Over the course of our work in Nairobi’s impoverished communities, we have trained over 9,000 youth in digital skills, many of whom have become successful in the job market.

NairoBits together with our community-based organization partners seeks to recruit two trainers to fill in vacancies for our level one trainers.

This job involves training ICT skills to young people in line with the NairoBits curriculum. The job holder shall be responsible for wholesome knowledge transfer to the trainees. This involves creating an enabling environment for learning and development.

The Trainers will be reporting to NairoBits Training Coordinator who oversees all training activities in NairoBits

Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality training materials in accordance with the NairoBits curriculum in close consultation with the Training Coordinator
• Ensure that all training material meet market standards in the ICT sub-sector
• Carry out training of the modules and administer relevant tests to the trainees in line with the curriculum.
• Configure and fine-tune IT equipment at the NairoBits center to achieve optimum performance.
• Participate in NairoBits activities e.g. recruitments, interviews, graduations, stakeholder meetings, etc.
• Prepare relevant training & center compliance reports.

Qualifications

1. Expertise

• Excellent Knowledge and Skill to use Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent knowledge and skill of Design tools ( Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD)
• Impeccable training, facilitation & mentorship skills

2. Acumen

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High integrity.    
• Can work under minimal supervision.

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Education, IT, Computer Science or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Professional training in IT or IT ToT
• Certification in ICT shall be an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 years in IT training and user support in a busy environment     

Languages

Excellent English language skills essential both in spoken and written.

How To Apply:

Please send your recent CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by Wednesday 24th Feb 2021.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.