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
• 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