Facilitator/Trainer in Cross- Cutting Modules at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyatta University

Description

Kenyatta University, is a multi-campus public university in Kenya. As of October 2014, it was one of twenty three public universities in the country
About Job

A Degree in Communication, Corporate Communication, Mass Communication, Media Relations, Branding, Personal Brand Management, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Creativity and Design Thinking, Business and Design Thinking, Innovation and Problem-Solving, Gender Studies, Inclusion and Diversity, Gender and Equity, or Leadership, Ethics and Accountability.

At least 5 years in conducting training for youths and youth-led organizations in communication, corporate communication, mass communication, media relations, branding, personal brand management, journalism, public relations international relations, creativity and design thinking, business and design thinking, innovation and problem-solving, gender studies, inclusion and diversity, gender and equity or leadership, ethics, and accountability.

Extensive experience in building capacities among the youths across Africa and beyond
Knowledge in different problem-solving approaches including design thinking.
Ability to create and nurture conducive learning environment for a diverse group of learners.
Experience in handling young and dynamic people from diverse cultures and beliefs.
Excellent facilitation, presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize participatory facilitation approaches as well as adult education methods.
Ability to incorporate methodologies that address the needs of PWD and other minority groups.
Experience in carrying out interactive virtual and blended training using different digital platforms.
Extensive knowledge of the governance structure, challenges and opportunities existing in Africa
Demonstrated high level of professionalism, ability to work independently and in high pressure situations to meet tight deadlines.
Clear understanding of Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion
Previous experience in delivery of YALI RLC training will be an added advantage.

Trainer/facilitator Roles and deliverables
The following will be the expected deliverables of the assignment:

Successful facilitation of the training using adult and youth centered delivery approaches.
Accompany the participants for field trips during in-person sessions.
Technical advice and support to participants during the training and field trips
Mentor and coach participants during the training and post-training.
Technical support to participants on their initiatives.
Monitor and support participants during the training.

Facilitate and guide the participants to identify design challenges as well as develop viable solutions to the identified challenges.

Facilitate and guide the participants to identify viable business ideas/community initiatives as well as develop business concept/community initiative that can be implemented.

Support participants to build their pitching and public speaking skills.
Guide participants in building their personal brands.
Evaluate participants' pitch presentations.
Prepare training presentations, training activities and exercises as per the module.
Participate in the development of learning content for asynchronous learning.
Manage and monitor participants' attendance during the training.
Attending facilitators' meetings – before and after cohort training.
Attend facilitators training when scheduled.
Training report preparation and submission.
Continuous personal development.