Digital Skills Trainer - NITA Athi River

About the role

Sightsavers is recruiting a Digital Skills Trainer for its NITA Athi River project in Nairobi. The trainer delivers practical, learner-centred digital skills training to adults, graduates and early-career professionals, while promoting inclusive and accessible learning for all participants.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans, learning materials and practical exercises.
• Deliver high-quality, learner-centred training sessions.
• Support learners through assessments, projects and portfolio development.
• Prepare learners for relevant industry certifications where applicable.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback and coaching.
• Maintain accurate records and submit programme reports.
• Promote inclusive and accessible learning environments for all participants.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical field.
• Professional experience in the training areas as stipulated, including extensive experience in the proposed technical field.
• Experience delivering practical training to adults, graduates or early-career professionals.
• Experience designing learning materials, practical exercises and assessments.
• Experience supporting diverse learner groups; experience working with persons with disabilities or applying inclusive learning approaches is highly desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in Kiswahili or other local languages is an advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Strong facilitation, communication, coaching and learner support skills.
• Relevant industry certifications (where applicable).