Digital Skills Trainer (Consultancy)

About the role

Sightsavers is seeking experienced digital skills trainers to support its Digital Futures Programme in Kenya, which aims to improve access to dignified and fulfilling work for persons with disabilities through market-relevant digital skills training, employability development and transition support. Trainers will work within the Physical Academy model, delivering practical, industry-relevant skills that prepare learners for employment, internships, apprenticeships, freelance work and further professional development. The role reports to the Programme Manager, Digital Futures, Kenya.

The contract is for individual consultants (2 trainers per campus) across four locations: NITA Nairobi, NITA Athi River, NITA Mombasa and NITA Kisumu. Duration is 9 months (22 training days per month), starting around 1 March 2027. Trainers are engaged in one or more technical areas such as software development, data analysis and visualisation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or other market-relevant digital disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, learning materials and practical exercises.
• Deliver high-quality, learner-centred face-to-face training sessions.
• Support learners through assessments, projects and portfolio development, and prepare them for relevant industry certifications.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback and coaching.
• Maintain accurate records and submit programme reports.
• Promote inclusive and accessible learning environments.
• Attend quarterly planning meetings in the Sightsavers Nairobi office.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Professional experience in the training area and experience delivering practical training to adults, graduates or early-career professionals.
• Experience designing learning materials, practical exercises and assessments.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in Kiswahili or other local languages is an advantage.
• Experience supporting persons with disabilities or applying inclusive learning approaches is highly desirable.
• Pre-engagement background checks (such as police or criminal record checks) are required before engagement.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Experience creating accessible training materials and supporting diverse learner groups.
• Relevant industry certifications where applicable.

To apply, candidates submit their CV, examples of previous accessible training materials, academic certificates and complete the online Expression of Interest form, which includes a financial and technical proposal. Interviews are expected from January 2027 onwards, and the closing date is 15 November 2026.