Project: National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) – SESD Component

Contract Type: Short-term, Cycle-Based (Performance-Based Contract)

About the NYOTA Project

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project empowers young people aged 18–29 (up to 35 for PWDs) with critical socio-emotional, digital, and livelihood skills to improve employability and economic resilience. eMobilis is seeking passionate and skilled trainers to deliver the Socio-Emotional Skills Development (SESD) curriculum across target counties.

• Position: Socio-Emotional Skills Development Trainer
• Reports To: Lead Trainer / Centre Coordinator
• Level of Effort: Up to 160 hours per training cycle
• Start Date: Immediate / Rolling Recruitment

  Role Overview

  The SESD Trainer will facilitate youth-centered, experiential learning sessions using NYOTA’s approved curriculum. The trainer will deliver socio-emotional, soft skills, business, digital literacy, and life skills modules while fostering an inclusive, safe, and motivating learning environment.

   

Training Delivery

• Deliver socio-emotional and life skills modules using approved curriculum and methods.
• Apply experiential training approaches such as simulations, role plays, case studies, games, and group discussions.
• Conduct sessions in English, Kiswahili, and relevant local languages (Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet).
• Integrate gender-sensitive, disability-inclusive, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Facilitate modules including self-awareness, communication, leadership, digital literacy, financial literacy, climate awareness, and youth employment.

Trainee Support & Engagement.

• Track and report daily attendance (manual & MIS).
• Follow up with youth who exhibit low attendance or motivation.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
• Refer trainees for psychosocial support when needed.
• Allocate time daily for employer/career talks.
• Participate in at least one CSR/community activity per cycle.

Compliance, Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Adhere to safeguarding, OHS, GBV, SE, SH, and Trainer’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments.
• Participate in mandatory 5-day TOT and refresher training.
• Support quality checks, spot checks, and feedback sessions.
• Contribute to curriculum improvement and preparation of final reports.

Administrative Duties

• Ensure training venues are set up appropriately.
• Assist with printing and distributing training manuals.
• Safeguard training equipment and materials.
• Support logistics and graduation ceremony planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Education, Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Development Studies, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience delivering socio-emotional, life skills, or soft skills training.
• Proven experience using participatory and experiential learning methodologies.
• Prior experience working with youth in community-based settings.

Added Advantage:

• TOT certification, coaching, counseling, digital literacy, or business skills training.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth, refugees, or marginalized communities.

Key Competencies:

• Strong facilitation, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire diverse groups of youth.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding.
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; local language ability is essential.

Performance Indicators:

• High trainee attendance, completion, and retention rates.
• Quality and consistency of curriculum delivery.
• Positive feedback from trainees and supervisors.
• Timely and accurate training documentation.
• Full adherence to safeguarding and conduct standards.
• Locations: Nakuru, Kericho & Bomet Counties (Pick One)

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