Background

SHOFCO (Shining Hope for Communities) is a leading organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities in Kenya. Our programs focus on education, health, and economic empowerment for women and girls. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Tailoring Instructor to join our Women Empowerment Program.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for providing Tailoring skills training to the SWEP women.

Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks

• Monitor the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
• Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
• Recruit and supervise SWEP tailors.
• Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
• Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
• Keep beneficiaries records and maintain registry book.
• Set assessment tests for the tailoring trainees.
• Conduct continues trainees knowledge assessment.
• Provide monthly progress reports.
• Conduct follow ups on absenteeism and dropouts.
• Update the training manuals.
• Write lesson plans and monthly planner.
• Gather customer feedback.
• Assist SWEP team in designing new products for the SWEP Merchandise.
• Present the SWEP tailors during site visits and exhibitions.
• Participate in exhibition and trade fairs.
• Ensure Machines are regularly serviced and maintained.
• Ensure safety measures are adhered to at all times in the workshops.
• Ensure resources needed to run the activities are requested on time and track usage.
• Organise the trainees monthly meetings.
• Assist in organising graduation ceremonies for the graduating trainees.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

• Certificate in Tailoring skills training

Professional Qualifications

• Qualification in any relevant field

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• Entry level position
• Proven experience in tailoring skills training facilitation

Functional Skills:

• Examining information
• Articulating information
• Providing insights
• Producing output

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Upholding standards
• Interacting with people
• Convincing people
• Team working

Disclaimer

SHOFCO does not charge any fee at recruitment process, as the process is free and fair.

SHOFCO has zero tolerance to safeguarding and Protection concerns including protection from Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and from any kind of harm.

SHOFCO is committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion.

All people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: If one is shortlisted for the interview, upon successful application, they will be required to come with certificate of good conduct, and due diligence will be done before any offer of employment.

• Monitor the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
• Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
• Recruit and supervise SWEP tailors.
• Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
• Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
• Keep beneficiaries records and maintain registry book.
• Set assessment tests for the tailoring trainees.
• Conduct continues trainees knowledge assessment.
• Provide monthly progress reports.
• Conduct follow ups on absenteeism and dropouts.
• Update the training manuals.
• Write lesson plans and monthly planner.
• Gather customer feedback.
• Assist SWEP team in designing new products for the SWEP Merchandise.
• Present the SWEP tailors during site visits and exhibitions.
• Participate in exhibition and trade fairs.
• Ensure Machines are regularly serviced and maintained.
• Ensure safety measures are adhered to at all times in the workshops.
• Ensure resources needed to run the activities are requested on time and track usage.
• Organise the trainees monthly meetings.
• Assist in organising graduation ceremonies for the graduating trainees.

• Examining information
• Articulating information
• Providing insights
• Producing output
• Upholding standards
• Interacting with people
• Convincing people
• Team working

• Certificate in Tailoring skills training
• Qualification in any relevant field
• Entry level position
• Proven experience in tailoring skills training facilitation