Background

Indepth Research Services (IRES) is an international training and consultancy organization with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya. IRES offers a comprehensive portfolio of technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture; climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food an...

Job Summary

IRES is seeking an experienced Consultant Trainer – Mining Engineering to deliver technical training, professional development programmes, workshops and mining engineering consultancy assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training programmes in mining engineering.
• Develop training materials, presentations, case studies and practical exercises.
• Facilitate technical workshops and professional learning sessions.
• Translate technical concepts and industry practices into practical learning.
• Provide technical input into training proposals, curricula and consultancy assignments.
• Provide technical advisory and subject-matter expertise on mining engineering assignments.
• Keep training content current with relevant technologies, standards and industry practices.
• Assess participant learning and provide constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mining and Mineral Engineering.
• Relevant Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mine Management or a related field is an advantage.
• Registered and licensed by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Current membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Relevant professional certification in the consultant’s area of specialisation, where applicable.
• Demonstrated experience in professional training, facilitation, technical presentations or knowledge transfer.

Technical Competencies

• Mining engineering
• Mine planning and operations
• Mineral extraction
• Mineral processing
• Mining equipment
• Mine safety and risk management

Training & Facilitation Experience

• Experience delivering professional or technical training.
• Experience facilitating workshops, seminars or professional learning sessions.
• Ability to develop training materials and practical learning activities.
• Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional integrity and attention to safety.
• Ability to work independently as a consultant.

Consultancy Role Focus

Technical training, mining engineering, mine operations, mineral extraction and related consultancy assignments, including technical advisory and capacity-building support.

Mode of Engagement

The Consultant Trainer will be engaged on a need basis for specific training and consultancy assignments. The scope, duration, deliverables and professional fees will be agreed before each engagement.

• Design and deliver technical training programmes in mining engineering.
• Develop training materials, presentations, case studies and practical exercises.
• Facilitate technical workshops and professional learning sessions.
• Translate technical concepts and industry practices into practical learning.
• Provide technical input into training proposals, curricula and consultancy assignments.
• Provide technical advisory and subject-matter expertise on mining engineering assignments.
• Keep training content current with relevant technologies, standards and industry practices.
• Assess participant learning and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional integrity and attention to safety.
• Ability to work independently as a consultant.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mining and Mineral Engineering.
• Relevant Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mine Management or a related field is an advantage.
• Registered and licensed by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Current membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Relevant professional certification in the consultant’s area of specialisation, where applicable.
• Demonstrated experience in professional training, facilitation, technical presentations or knowledge transfer.