Vocational Training Instructor – Tailoring (Grade 2) at RefuSHE

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design, develop and deliver a tailoring Grade 2 training curriculum, approved by RefuSHE and NITA, to vocational trainees.
• Design and implement a tie and dye curriculum to prepare artisans for joining RefuSHE’s social enterprise.
• Lead classroom activities by providing individualized support to participants and maintaining a high-level learning environment.
• Compile weekly and monthly reports on each participant enrolled, addressing their work progress and participation.
• Strive to develop a good rapport with individual participants and ensure that they have access to one-on-one communication when needed;
• Regularly communicate additional educational needs that the participants may have that need to be addressed to the Associate Director – GEP.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding each participant served in any and all RefuSHE programs.
• Effectively and respectfully handle issues of discipline and behavior in the classroom while referring participants to your supervisor if follow up on any sensitive issue is required.
• Support participants in apprenticeship placements for practicum and on the job learning.
• Organize learning fairs in campus and out of campus to equip learners with the current market trends.
• Facilitate pre-production training for participants in preparation for recruitment to RefuSHE’s social enterprise.
• Initiate and facilitate mentorship sessions for participants in the textile and fashion industry.
• Perform any other lawful duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.

Competencies:

• Diploma in Technical Education from Kenya Technical Trainers College.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Clothing Technology or Fashion and Design examined by Kenya National Examinations Council.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a similar position.
• Knowledge of effective training techniques and adult learning theory.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in both English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse population.