Trainer- Basic Computer Programming at Corporate Staffing

Roles and Responsibilities

Mobilisation and Training

• Mastering the Digital Content and Curriculum and planning lessons to Train Diverse Youth effectively.
• Mobilizing through communities and other avenues to invite Youth to benefit from the free Training e.g. through pitches, activations or exhibitions of the Program.
• Organizing and delivering quality Virtual Training and ensuring an 80% completion rate for registered Youth undertaking the Training.
• Planning and Researching on Training scope accordingly and understanding the audience needs during Training.
• Developing relatable examples and case study material for use to make training useful and exciting.
• Assessing objectively, against pre-set criteria, the ability levels of the learners as appropriate.
• Overseeing the learners in performing practical activities related to online work, advising and assisting where necessary, and ensuring that maximum learning benefit is gained from the practical experience.
• Ensuring good attendance tracking and providing daily reports on each Training session by marking attendance as per reporting template.
• Assess individual and group Training needs and provide recommendations.
• Adapt delivery of course material to meet the needs of the learners
• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToTs)

Mentorship and Work Linkages

• Conduct mentorship for each trained cohort as per the mentorship guidelines
• Assess the level of skill acquisition of the mentees
• Ensure active participation of all the mentees in the mentorship sessions
• Submit weekly reports on the progress of each cohort being mentored.
• Organize and coordinate job linkages webinars for the trainees
• Link the trainees/mentees with  work opportunities
• Report on impact stories from the trainees

Technical Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field 
• 2+ years of working experience in computer programming.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, and/or other programming languages
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Ability to use Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, or IntelliJ IDEA
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, SVN, or Mercurial
• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Ability to write efficient and maintainable code
• Debugging skills to troubleshoot and fix errors in code
• Familiarity with Operating Systems such as Windows, Linux, or Mac OS.
• Understand the utilization of Basic App Development skills in online work and possess the ability to train youths on the avenues of selling Basic App Development skills with a focus on earning a decent income from digital opportunities and platforms.

Closing: 2nd May 2023