Carpentry & Joinery Trainer Job in Nairobi Kenya


Job Advert: Carpentry & Joinery Trainer

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. 

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. 

About the position 

The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as a Carpentry & Joinery Trainer. 

The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Developing, customizing and Delivering Carpentry curriculum.
  • Theoretical and practical instruction in the area of specialization;
  • preparing and maintaining of schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
  • carrying out trainee assessment; ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment;
  • conducting co-curricular activities; maintain trainee discipline; guidance and counseling of trainees;
  • Monitoring trainees on field work and industrial attachment and compiling progress reports. 
  • Assist students get internships and placements opportunities.
  • To source for guest lectures and organize field visits for the trainees.
  • To help the trainees to find internship and employment opportunities.
Skills Required 
  • Excellent Presentation skills. 
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 
  • Networking skills a must. 
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Proven Carpentry skills. 
  • Willingness to work in tough and competitive environment. 
Requirements 
  • One (1) year working experience as a carpenter. 
  • Aged 25- 30 years. 
  • Must be mature and with the right attitude.
  • KCSE and Government Trade Test III in carpentry and joinery.
  • Must have basic computer skills. 
  • Must have passion of working with young people.
To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 26th December 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.