Digital Literacy Trainers at Equity Group Foundation

Description

Reporting to the Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator, Digital Literacy Trainers will be responsible for building the capacity of micro, medium and small entrepreneurs in Young Africa Works Program through delivering Digital Literacy Training, coaching and mentorship in assigned region.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Mobilization of the micro, medium and small entrepreneurs into Young Africa Works Program.
2. Enrolling the MSMEs into the program in accordance with the program set target and timelines
3. Deliver digital Literacy training to MSMEs in Young Africa Works Program.
4. Offering mentorship and coaching to the MSMEs to program beneficiaries.
5. Linking MSMEs in Young Africa Works program to Equity Group financial services and based on their financial needs.
6. Respond to beneficiaries queries regarding Digital Literacy to enhance their knowledge and skills.
7. Documentation and dissemination of success stories & lessons learnt in the program.
8. Prepare reports to Branch Manager, regional coordinator, and the program management as required.
9. Organize, coordinate and execute program activities as per the program work plan and targets.
10. Work with the monitoring and evaluation team to collect quality program data as required in all stages of program life.

Qualifications

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

1. Mean Grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
2. Degree in IT, ICT and ICT related fields or Degree in Business Management with Diploma in IT.
3. ICT skills; familiarity working with business management software’s and related business digital tools/solutions.
4. Knowledge of app and software development will be an added advantage.
5. May have worked in Equity for a period not less than one year.
6. If worked at Equity, must have attained an overall score of at least 3.5 points in the last performance appraisal.
7. Strong understanding of provision of financial services or training to MSME is added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability

1. Demonstrate understanding of ICT use in the Micro enterprise sector
2. At least one years’ experience working with business management related ICT/ digital tools.
3. Basic training and facilitation skills with ability to work with diverse business audiences at an group and individual level
4. Practical experience supporting entrepreneurs adopt business management digital tools and business related ICT services/ products