Digital Skills Trainer - Kisumu at Sightsavers

About the opportunity

• Sightsavers is seeking experienced digital skills trainers to support the delivery of our Digital Futures Programme in Kenya. 
• The Digital Futures Programme aims to improve access to dignified and fulfilling work for persons with disabilities through market-relevant digital skills training, employability development and transition support. Working within our Physical Academy model, trainers will equip learners with practical, industry-relevant skills that help prepare them for employment, internships, apprenticeships, freelance opportunities and further professional development. 

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Programme Manager, Digital Futures, Kenya, you will design and deliver engaging, practical and accessible face-to-face training for persons with disabilities. You will support learners throughout their journey, from skills development and assessment through to portfolio building and career preparation.  

Key responsibilities include

• Preparing lesson plans, learning materials and practical exercises. 
• Delivering high-quality, learner-centred training sessions. 
• Supporting learners through assessments, projects and portfolio development. 
• Preparing learners for relevant industry certifications where applicable. 
• Monitoring learner progress and providing feedback and coaching. 
• Maintaining accurate records and submitting programme reports. 
• Promoting inclusive and accessible learning environments for all participants. 

Trainers will be engaged for one or more of the below technical areas: 

• Software Development 
• Data Analysis and Visualisation 
• Cloud Computing 
• Cybersecurity 
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Other market-relevant digital disciplines 

Deliverables

The successful consultant will be responsible for delivering: 

• Inception report, workplan and training delivery plan. 
• Accessible training materials and practical learning resources. 
• Attendance and assessment records. 
• Periodic learner progress reports. 
• Learner assignments, portfolios and project outputs. 
• Final consultancy report and handover documentation. 

Skills and Experience

We are looking for experienced professionals who combine strong technical expertise with a passion for developing others. 

You will have: 

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant technical field. 
• Professional experience in the Training Areas as stipulated in the ToR. 
• Experience delivering practical training to adults, graduates or early-career professionals. 
• Experience designing learning materials, practical exercises and assessments. 
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Experience supporting persons with disabilities or applying inclusive learning approaches.  
• Relevant industry certifications (where applicable).  
• Extensive professional experience within the proposed technical field.  
• Experience creating accessible training materials. 
• Experience supporting diverse learner groups.  
• Experience working with persons with disabilities or applying inclusive learning approaches is highly desirable.  
• Strong facilitation, communication, coaching and learner support skills.  
• Fluency in Kiswahili or other local languages would be an advantage