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AVSI Foundation is an international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in Italy in 1972. 



AVSI is involved in more than 107 cooperation projects in 30 developing countries worldwide in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia. AVSI’s main activity areas are education and social development, urban upgrading, healthcare, labour, agriculture, food security and water, energy and environment, humanitarian emergency and migrants and refugees, reaching more than 2,6 million direct beneficiaries.



AVSI Foundation Kenya implements projects in early childhood development and education, psychosocial support, health including HIV/AIDS, economic strengthening for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), their families and communities, food security and emergency relief.

AVSI is submitting a Technical Proposal and the objective is to equip youth beneficiaries with skills for successful employment. The trainings will be provided in a non-residential setting, using experiential learning format in venues convenient to youth living in Nakuru, Nyandarua, Machakos, Kitui (Lot 1).

The start date for training is planned for October 2018 till June 2021.

We are seeking to fill the following positions for an anticipated three years project.



Team Leader Project – 1 position


Core Business Skills Expert – 1 position


Lead Trainer – 1 position


Key Trainers 




Team Leader Project


Main Responsibilities and duties

Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture


Set clear team goals and provide clear directions to the team


Delegate tasks and set deadlines


Oversee day-to-day operation and be clear about the program’s priority in the portfolio


Report to AVSI Offices the implementation of trainings after each session


Monitor team performance and report on metrics


Attend a harmonization workshop organized by the Client when required


Motivate team members


Discover training needs and provide coaching


Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts


Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments


Encourage creativity and risk-taking


Suggest and organize team building activities


Perform other duties as assigned





Minimum requirements:

Post graduate degree in development studies, management or administration, regional planning, international development or related field; 


At least ten (10) years of high level professional experience in program design, coordination and/or management;


Must have been team leader for at least one comparable assignment; 


Computer literate with knowledge on Microsoft applications; 


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.




Core Business Skills Expert 


Main Responsibilities and duties

Review, adapt and implement Core Business training curriculum 


Develop training plan, timetable and localized case studies for trainees


Supervise the implementation of Core Business trainings


Attend a harmonization workshop organized by the Client when required


Give inputs to team leader to reach the specific Core Business goals of the program


Co-work and support to the team leader to direct the activities on Core Business


Report to the team leader the implementation of trainings after each session with specific focus on the sector of sector of competence


Writes progress notes in accordance with contract standards for all individual and group skills training


Stimulate an environment that fosters innovation and openness to change


Employ relationship and counselling skills effectively


Model healthy interactions and respectful communication 


Maintain communication with team throughout the day 


Consult with team and follow through with decisions 


Remain aware of overall program climate and assists others when need arises


Perform other duties as assigned




Minimum requirements:

Post graduate degree in development studies; 


At least seven (7) years of experience with design and/or providing technical assistance on CBST


Computer literate with knowledge on Microsoft applications


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills




Lead Trainer


Main Responsibilities and duties:

Develop training tools (Trainer’s Manual, Course/Module outline, trainer’s workbook and Handouts, PowerPoint slides/presentations including videos, applications)


Train of trainers on Core Business according to the curricula provided by the Client through AVSI (five-day training of trainers for all trainers (TOT), with two-day refresher trainings between cycles for returning trainers)


Attend a harmonization workshop organized by the Client when required


Coordinate the training centers, being physically present during training sessions 


Coordinate the trainers during the implementation of activities


Seek feedback from trainers


Track attendance and other pre-agreed indicators twice a day and report in electronic format on a daily basis 


Monitor the youth throughout the training and provide internal quality check reports


Keep the record lists and guarantee their reliability


Follow the trainees during the trainings and be the point of reference for trainees


Understand and report the reasons of absence


Perform other duties as assigned




Minimum requirements:

Post graduate degree in education or business administration; 


At least seven (7) years of experience with managing or delivering training


Computer literate with knowledge on Microsoft applications


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills




Key Trainers


Main Responsibilities and duties:

Attend the trainings planned by AVSI


Train selected youth


Use training tools provided (Trainer’s Manual, Course/Module outline, trainer’s workbook and Handouts, PowerPoint slides/presentations including videos, applications)


Record attendance of the youth in proper record list provided by AVSI (entrance and exit)


Actively engage all students and follow up outside of class hours with students that have low attendance, lack of interest, or who are struggling in class


Give feedbacks and report the activities to lead trainer


Adhere to the Code of Conduct to bar harassment or exploitation of students


Perform other duties as assigned




Minimum requirements:

Diploma in Education or in business administration, or equivalent


At least three (3) years’ experience in delivering Core Business Training, preferably gained in a similar setting with emphasis on the youth


Computer literate with knowledge on Microsoft applications


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Application criteria: persons interested in filling the above position should submit application accompanied by curriculum vitae, certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport and other supporting documents to reach this office on or before 19th August 2018 midnight.

All applications should clearly indicate the position applied on E mail subject / on the envelope and address to: 

AVSI HUMAN RESOURCE

P.O BOX 759-00618 

RUARAKA




ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDINDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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