About The Role

DT Global is seeking expressions of interest from Personnel Development Advisors to screen and coach youth/entrepreneurs and support in setting-up personal skills development plans for future entrepreneurs engaged by the project. The expert will develop the life skill curriculum and materials that will be used to train the project beneficiaries (youth/entrepreneurs) on negotiation skill, confidence building, financial and marketing literacy, livelihood skills, social networking, and communication skills, among others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate training programmes for the project beneficiaries as well as maintaining individual training records.
• Capturing and monitoring feedback from the beneficiaries (youth and entrepreneurs) to inform future programmes.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager, assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the professional and career development program which includes training, individual assessment and training plans, mentoring program and performance management.
• Develop professional development programs to meet the identified needs of the target beneficiaries.
• Coordinate design, development and evaluation of trainings aligned with Kenya’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Be familiar with adult learning principles and blended learning as well as innovative learning technologies. Review of existing approaches, curricula in use in Kenya and the region and secondary data relevant to the area of implementation, the age group 10-35 years and the themes of the project.
• Discuss possible approaches and curricula with relevant stakeholders including target beneficiaries, government staff, and other agencies.
• Field visit and discussions with schools, community, parents, and entrepreneurs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, social work or related field.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in developing similar products and training materials for project related to youth, gender and/or vocational / technical skills training programs.
• Relevant experience working with or supporting youth/entrepreneurs in education/skills development.
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, demonstrating ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences effectively.
• Deep understanding of project management concepts and a successful track record in implementing donor-funded initiatives.
• Demonstrable knowledge of KfW rules and regulations.
• Relevant experience in youth skills or workforce development, including creating private sector linkages, coordinating internships and apprenticeships, job matching services, and youth entrepreneurship promotion.
• Experience developing unique training programs to fulfil workers specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working on donor funded programmes in East Africa; Kenya experience preferred.
• Experience in working in public institutions/educational agencies or equivalent dealing with initial VET and/or Continuing Vocational Training will be an asset.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills and experience in editing, formatting, and polishing large documents.