Senior Training Officer (Kenya)

We believe that all children should be given the chance to reach their full potential. However, more than 600 million children in the world do not achieve foundational skills like literacy and basic numeracy – despite the majority of them going to school.

At EIDU, we are creating the next-generation ed-tech platform for children who lack access to the high-quality education that all children deserve. We currently serve 250,000 active students in low-cost private and public schools in Kenya, and we will scale nationwide by 2026. External researchers conducted a year long randomised control trial, midline results indicate that having EIDU in schools adds the equivalent of at least 0.8 years of learning development. 

EIDU is funded by well-known development agencies, foundations, and impact investors such as Founders Pledge, Share, BMZ (German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), Google, and we are about to tap into the billion-dollar education market.

With a mission like EIDU’s, diversity of thought and background within our team is crucial. We value those who can bring a diverse perspective to our platform and help us provide high-quality education to as many children as we can across the globe. If you’d like to learn more about us, watch this two-minute video.

What will you do

• Coordinate the training of Government officers, and teachers in the delivery of CBC using Structured pedagogy (i.e. Tayari methodology for pre-primary, Tusome for Primary) and EIDU learning App.
• Develop a self-learning tool kit for EIDU staff and government officers supporting the implementation of the EIDU learning programs.
• Content development – develop & review Training content, Videos, materials, schedules and tools for the different training activities within EIDU.
• Capacity development for the EIDU Field team – Develop individualised targeted training for the field team that meets the skills gap identified through a capacity needs assessment & organise bi – weekly training for the EIDU field staff.
• Monitoring & Evaluation of the EIDU learning programs – design & implement a monitoring system for the EIDU learning programs to enhance the learning impact of the EIDU learning programs.
• Support in the organisation and implementation of Digital Learning App training activities.
• Document training outcomes through detailed reports, evaluations, spot checks and other feedback & accountability mechanisms to inform continuous improvement.
• Periodically visit schools to support Government Officers with classroom observation visits or otherwise and on issues of EIDU: Structured pedagogy and the EIDU app usage in the classroom.
• Contribute to EIDU learning digital platforms development and materials by providing regular feedback.
• Represent EIDU in activities that involve EIDU partners when required as guided by the EIDU Support Team.
• Ensure the highest degree of integrity and ethics when conducting school visits at all times to safeguard children as required by the law.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What you should bring

• The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social change.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years’ experience in education. 
• 5 years of training experience with at least 5 years of team management experience.
• ICT skills: Word/Excel, issue management systems (e.g., CRM), Android Smartphones. 
• Interest in digital teaching and learning. 
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training plans, curricula, and methodology.
• Excellent understanding of adult learning including proven track record to design e-trainings.
• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.
• Great communication skills with impeccable written & spoken English; public speaking experience preferred.
• Proven community leadership experience, leading teams of people to accomplish an objective.
• Experience in mentorship, training and coaching of youth and adults.
• High level of responsibility and independence.
• Experience in working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, demanding environment, including ability to meet unexpected demands.
• Ability to travel and work across Kenya. 
• Experience in use of Tayari/Tusome Methodology in delivering CBC will be an added advantage. 
• Strong level of responsibility and independence.

What we offer

• 🌐 An international and passionate team located in Kenya and Germany, who support and help each other grow to achieve the great goal we set out for.
• ☔ A financial runway that ensures you have the security and resources you need to excel in your role.
• 🧘🏿‍♀️ A modern company culture that emphasises transparency and freedom. We care about results, and believe people work best when given the freedom to structure their work themselves, so there is a high degree of flexibility with regard to working hours and vacations, and the option to work in a hybrid manner.
• 👐🏾An open environment where feedback is welcomed, promoting mutual growth and transparency.
• 🚧 Unconventional and unique experiences given the environment that we operate in: low-cost devices, limited connectivity, non-tech-savvy users, and massive scale.
• 💰 A (seriously) unparalleled equity scheme.
• 🇬🇧 A multicultural work setting. 
• 🌐 Social impact like no one else: we are working to fix one of the world’s biggest problems.

If this resonates with you, there is no time to waste

Please submit your CV, a one-paragraph motivation letter, and your earliest start date to join@eidu.com.