Electrical & Solar Installation Trainer

About the role

The Electrical & Solar Installation Trainer will plan and deliver technical and vocational instruction to students in Nairobi, ensuring they acquire practical skills in electrical and solar PV systems. The role includes assessing learner progress, maintaining workshop equipment, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review curriculum content, lesson plans, schemes of work and training records.
• Deliver classroom and hands‑on training, assess student performance and prepare them for examinations.
• Provide counselling, manage disciplinary issues and support conflict resolution among students.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment, schedule maintenance and ensure security of assets.
• Assist with student recruitment, attendance tracking, fee collection and placement for industrial attachments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND or Diploma in a relevant technical/vocational field.
• At least 1 year of teaching or industry experience in electrical/solar installation.
• Registered and licensed by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
• Familiarity with KNEC NITA or CDACC competency‑based assessment procedures.

Required skills

• Electrical installation techniques.
• Solar photovoltaic system installation and maintenance.
• Curriculum development and instructional design.
• Workshop equipment maintenance and safety management.