Background

inABLE.org is a nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, and Washington, DC, with a mission to empower Persons With Disabilities through technology.

Job Objective

An AT (Assistive Technology)-Instructor intern will assist in training learners with different abilities at the Hub; computer skills including keyboard use, document editing (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Google Workspace), internet use, basic software development (Coding), and accessibility tools. Support learners during practical sessions, assess progress, mentor students, manage classroom dynamics, and participate in general hub activities like cleaning. This is an opportunity to gain teaching experience while empowering the community.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The AT Instructor intern will perform the following key duties:

• Assist in Training: Help the AT Instructor(s) deliver lessons on topics like computer basics, Word Processing (Google Docs/Ms Word), Spread Sheets (Google Sheets/Ms Excel), Presentations, Training Programming Languages (Python,CSS,JavaScripts & Html) and internet use.
• Support Students: Provide one-on-one support to learners during training sessions.
• Assist Prepare Materials: Help prepare training notes, exercise handouts, and revision questions.
• Help Set Up Equipment: Ensure computers/laptops are ready for class (turned on, logged in, projected & they are Up to Date).
• Assist Supervise Practice Sessions: Guide students during self-practice time and revision exercises.
• Help Take Attendance: Help record student attendance and track progress.
• Assist & Maintain Hub Cleanliness: Ensure the computer lab is tidy and organized after each session, participate in general hub duties, including cleaning and setting up equipment.
• Purpose to Learn & Grow: Participate in instructors/interns’ training to help improve teaching and technical skills.
• Support Accessibility: Guide students using assistive technology software and tools to ensure inclusive learning.
• Help Mentor Learners: Assess learner progress, provide one-on-one support, and empower students to build confidence.
• Support in ensuring the Safety & Well-being of the Program participants (Children/Students/Youths) when they are at the Hub adhering to the established organization policies e.g. Child safety policies, ICT policy

Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in an IT-related field or Project Management.
• Knowledge on assistive technology will be an added advantage

Experience and Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mentorship skills.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Ability to learn new skills

• Assist in Training: Help the AT Instructor(s) deliver lessons on topics like computer basics, Word Processing (Google Docs/Ms Word), Spread Sheets (Google Sheets/Ms Excel), Presentations, Training Programming Languages (Python,CSS,JavaScripts & Html) and internet use.
• Support Students: Provide one-on-one support to learners during training sessions.
• Assist Prepare Materials: Help prepare training notes, exercise handouts, and revision questions.
• Help Set Up Equipment: Ensure computers/laptops are ready for class (turned on, logged in, projected & they are Up to Date).
• Assist Supervise Practice Sessions: Guide students during self-practice time and revision exercises.
• Help Take Attendance: Help record student attendance and track progress.
• Assist & Maintain Hub Cleanliness: Ensure the computer lab is tidy and organized after each session, participate in general hub duties, including cleaning and setting up equipment.
• Purpose to Learn & Grow: Participate in instructors/interns’ training to help improve teaching and technical skills.
• Support Accessibility: Guide students using assistive technology software and tools to ensure inclusive learning.
• Help Mentor Learners: Assess learner progress, provide one-on-one support, and empower students to build confidence.
• Support in ensuring the Safety & Well-being of the Program participants (Children/Students/Youths) when they are at the Hub adhering to the established organization policies e.g. Child safety policies, ICT policy

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mentorship skills.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Ability to learn new skills

• At least a Diploma in an IT-related field or Project Management.
• Knowledge on assistive technology will be an added advantage