Assistant Trainer at Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Recruitment and onboarding

• Lead outreach and recruitment process for digital skills project targeting creatives in 4 skill areas: web design and development, digital marketing, graphics and illustrations, animation and 3D.
• Facilitate the selection of targeted project participants adhering to inclusive criteria including academic qualifications, technical skills, inclusivity, and career aspirations.
• Assist in the onboarding process for project participants ensuring they have access to necessary resources and information.

Workshop Facilitation:

• Collaborate closely with project lead to identify, invite,and guide facilitators from the government and private sector for engaging entrepreneurship and work-life skills workshops.
• Assist in reviewing and customizing workshop materials to meet the specific needs ofparticipants

Participants Support:

• Provide guidance and support to project participants during workshops, ensuring they have access to necessary resources for active participation
• Foster an interactive and collaborativelearning environment to maximize participantengagement.

Logistics Management:

• Organize logistics for live workshops, includingsecuring venues,
• Analyze assessmentresults to identify gaps and recommend adjustments to enhance project outcomes.

Counseling and Referrals:

• Conduct regular one-on-one counselingsessions with trainees to address individual needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with identified partners to provide appropriate referrals for trainees requiring additional support.

Startup Creatives Engagement:

• Periodically collaborate with the FCA Talent Development & Placement Specialist to visit startup creatives associatedwith the training program to monitor progress,challenges, and growth opportunities.
• Offer mentorship and guidancein person,facilitating hands-on entrepreneurship development.

Job linkages:

• Collaborate with the FCA Talent Development & Placement Specialist to actively engage with local businesses and job markets to identify employment opportunities for trainees.
• Support the FCA Talent Development & Placement Specialist in establishing and maintainingpartnerships with potential employers to facilitate job placements for program graduates.

Reporting:

• Compile weekly reports on work progress, including attendance, key observations, outputs, lessonslearnt, participant feedback.
• Provide detailed monthly reports to management,offering insights into the CIprogram's effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of private sector engagement,job linkages, referrals, and outcomes.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Diploma/Higher National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology Management/ ICT/ BBIT/ Computer Science or any other relevant field.
• Eye for visual design and familiarity with user-centred design.
• Thorough knowledge about digital safety.
• Ability to engage with participants and convey knowledge.
• Qualification in pedagogy or previous ICT teaching experience is an added advantage.