Location: Nairobi
Type: Full-time
Who we are
NairoBits Trust is a technology-driven nonprofit advancing inclusive digital transformation by equipping youth in underserved communities with advanced digital and future-ready skills. With over 26 years of leadership and 300,000+ young people directly impacted, we place technology at the centre of workforce readiness, innovation, and community-led solutions.
Our Vision
Empowered and transformed youth who positively impact societies.
Our Mission
Harnessing ICT to place youth at the centre of societal engagements and solutions.
Who You Are
Reporting to the Program Manager, you are a skilled techie and educator with a deep understanding of digital literacy, creative design, and the gig economy. You are passionate about empowering disadvantaged youth by imparting technical skills they can use to earn a living on global digital freelancing platforms.
The trainer combines technical instruction, mentorship, and employability coaching to ensure students can produce industry-standard creative and digital marketing deliverables, achieve required certifications, and build income-generating portfolios.
1. Training Delivery
- Deliver competency-based instruction in digital literacy, creative tools, and digital marketing.
- Facilitate practical, hands-on learning aligned with adult education principles
- Integrate real-world freelancing scenarios and client simulations.
- Ensure inclusive participation and learner engagement.
- Adapt teaching methods to diverse learning levels and backgrounds.
- Develop training materials aligned with program objectives.
2. Curriculum Implementation
- Implement and adapt curriculum in line with industry standards.
- Develop and update training materials and assessments.
- Collaborate with instructional teams to strengthen program relevance.
3. Technical Instruction Areas
The Trainer delivers instruction in:
- Digital Productivity: Advanced Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and professional digital communication.
- Creative Design: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for branding and social media content.
- Digital Marketing: Social media strategy, SEO fundamentals, and content planning.
- Freelancing Skills: Client communication, project management, and gig platform readiness.
4. Student Mentorship & Support
- Provide individualized coaching and technical support.
- Guide learners in portfolio and professional profile development.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and performance-driven learning environment.
5. Monitoring & Reporting
- Track attendance, performance, and learner progression.
- Maintain accurate program documentation.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
- Diploma or Degree in ICT, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or related field.
- Experience facilitating adult learning and youth mentorship.
- Demonstrated expertise in digital tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud (Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator), and working knowledge of InDesign.
- Experience working in NGO or youth development programs.
- Curriculum development or instructional design experience.
- Familiarity with informal settlement contexts.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Key Competencies
- Adult learning facilitation.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Curriculum adaptation.
- Cultural sensitivity and community engagement.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- High learner completion and retention rates.
- Successful certification attainment.
- Quality capstone portfolios demonstrating market-ready skills.
- Increased learner readiness for freelancing and digital employment.
- Positive learner feedback and engagement outcomes.
Interested candidates should submit:
- Current CV/Resume highlighting relevant technical skills and training experience
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining your passion for empowering marginalized youth through technology.
- Portfolio samples demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and any training materials you've developed
Application Deadline: 18th February 2026
Submit applications to: vacancy@nairobits.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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