Trainer - Garissa at Inkomoko

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Senior Trainer, the trainer will implement Inkomoko training for a variety of businesses in Dadaab, Garissa or Nairobi. Specific responsibilities include:

Training Implementation (70%)

• Deploy a wide variety of training methods - both in-person and digital - iterating as needed.
• Identify needs of the different clients sets and come up with viable solutions for them to suit their gaps and needs in terms of training.
• Implement training in your location(s) according to Inkomoko curriculum and method.
• Recommend clients that need extra/specific attention to the relevant Business Development Advisors of the location.
• Participate in capacity-building workshops on a range of topics related to business growth, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, innovation, etc
• Assist Senior Trainers to develop and harmonize training content to fit MSMEs needs.
• Coordinate with BDAs/field officer efforts about the training to clients and partners to ensure full participation.
• Draft training reports from assigned locations and update the online report.

Management & Coordination (20%)

• Collaborate with location leaders to establish the training calendar.
• Manage trainings for all incoming clients in your specific locations
• Represent the company in a highly professional manner in stakeholders’ and government meetings and events in the absence of the Director and Training manager.
• Coordinate with Marketing/communications efforts about the trainings to clients and partners to ensure full participation
• Manage the Training support associate in your location to implement training logistics

Operations & Administration (10% time)

• Record billable hours and activities in organizational tracking systems (Odoo, etc)
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager to conduct spot checks and ensure trainings are assessed for impact and value to entrepreneurs
• Attend all Company-wide meetings and maintain organizational values in all situations.
• Any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR;

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• +3 years of work experience in relevant fields and serving entrepreneurs.
• Education requirement: University degree in Business Management, and other relevant academic qualification)
• Experience business training, facilitation, and providing business advice.
• Financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya
• Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure.
• Experience working with several teams remotely.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Good presentation and training skills
• Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
• Outgoing and Social
• Honest and professional
• Excellent communicator to audiences in Swahili, English and the local language.

COMPETENCIES
We are looking for someone who;

• Instills Trust - Follows through on commitments, builds credibility by being direct and truthful, and shows genuine care for staff members.
• Acts with Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues and speaks openly with bravery; takes the initiative to pursue new opportunities; takes full ownership of own work
• Makes Informed Decisions - Seeks relevant data and input when needed, takes appropriate action within their area of responsibility, and knows when to escalate issues or seek guidance.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary, and potential Goal-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusion
• Talented, passionate, and committed team colleagues across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Generous health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.