Vacancies at CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya

The key purpose of this project is to assist 23,030 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on regenerative agriculture practices.
• Conduct workshops, seminars, and field demonstrations to educate participants on soil health, crop diversity, cover cropping, agroforestry, and other regenerative practices.
• Collaborate with local farmers, agricultural organizations, and community groups to tailor training programs to their specific needs.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to training participants, helping them to implement regenerative practices on their farms.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in regenerative agriculture and incorporate new knowledge into training materials.
• Create and distribute educational materials, including manuals, guides, videos, and online content.
• Promote the benefits of regenerative agriculture through public speaking engagements, articles, and social media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in regenerative agriculture or sustainable farming.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
• Familiarity with local agricultural practices and challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of permaculture, agroecology, and holistic management.
• Experience with digital education tools and platforms.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Planning of learning activities for training period
• Recruitment of trainees for course
• Participate in mobilization activities to ensure that center meets the targeted number of participants within timeframe
• Participate in TOT and workshops to learn and delivery effective curriculums to the participants
• Source on the job training and placement opportunities for the students
• Assist trainees (m/w) in attending interviews and extend support in post placement assistance
• Prepare classroom timetable and training calendar for trade
• Deliver practical and theoretical curriculum of the trade
• Conduct internal assessment for trainees(m/w) during and after training
• Invite industry players for guest lectures
• Arrange Field visits and exposure visits for trainees(m/w)
• Network with trade specific industries
• Maintain track record of learning and keep the database up to date
• Keep the MIS updated
• Provide reports as and when required
• Prepare case studies and testimonies
• Participate in placement drives
• Deliver learning through online tools available like LMS
• Conduct parent’s meetings
• Assist center staff in important assignments as and when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree holder in Hospitality
• strong 2 years practical experience of training in Food and Beverage service
• Good skills in training housekeeping
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
• Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Good facilitation skills
• Time management skills
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is essential
• Knowledgeable of soft skills required for workplace readiness