Technology Training Programs Lead

Technology Training Programs Lead

Job Details

• Direct Line Reporting: Executive Director / Head of Education
• Industry Sector: IT / Education & Training
• Gross Salary: KSH 200,000 per month
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Technology Training Programs Lead to anchor the strategic planning, operational execution, and growth of our technology bootcamps and digital skills initiatives in Nairobi, Kenya. Your primary objective is to direct end-to-end program lifecycles, ensuring high-impact curriculum delivery, superior learner completion rates, and meaningful career pathways for participants. This role bridges high-level executive stakeholder engagement with day-to-day academic operations. You will manage trainer rosters, optimize learning outcomes, and build strategic alliances with C-suite executives, government bodies, and corporate partners. The role demands an empathetic, performance-driven leader who is deeply committed to youth and women empowerment, with a track record of scaling technology training environments.

Core Competencies

Program Design & Bootcamp Management

• Orchestrate the end-to-end delivery of intensive tech bootcamps, specialized digital skill tracks, and youth talent acceleration frameworks.
• Monitor monthly learner registration targets and operational milestones to preserve training excellence and achieve a minimum 90% program completion benchmark.
• Direct public outreach, recruitment drives, and strategic marketing pushes to ensure steady cohort enrollments across all technical tracks.
• Oversee instructional quality, verifying that technical, soft, and practical project-based modules align with evolving IT industry demands.

Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alliances

• Represent the institution in high-level engagements with corporate executives, government representatives, and international development partners.
• Build and cultivate long-term strategic relationships to secure commercial sponsorships, apprenticeship pipelines, and institutional funding.
• Collaborate with external industry experts to align bootcamp projects with real-world tech stack challenges and job market demands.
• Lead cross-functional alignment meetings to harmonize training schedules with broader organizational goals and donor expectations.

Team Leadership & Academic Coordination

• Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and operational support to a multidisciplinary team of tech trainers, mentors, and program assistants.
• Schedule and lead regular trainers’ check-ins to standardize delivery methodologies, review feedback, and address instructional needs.
• Establish monthly and quarterly training calendars, faculty rosters, and classroom resource allocations to guarantee smooth execution.
• Conduct structured performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and professional development reviews for all instructional staff.

Women & Youth Empowerment Initiatives

• Design and execute targeted initiatives, digital work series, and interactive webinars aimed at achieving a 70% participation rate for young women.
• Champion gender-inclusive learning frameworks that facilitate access to internships, apprenticeships, and high-growth digital jobs for women.
• Host community events and mentorship circles to nurture a supportive network for underrepresented youth in the technology space.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Curriculum Refinement

• Deploy comprehensive M&E frameworks, collecting participant feedback, survey analytics, focus group insights, and success stories.
• Translate field data into actionable recommendations for continuous curriculum updates, instructional enhancements, and tool integration.
• Compile clear weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual impact reports detailing performance metrics, completion rates, and budget utilization for leadership.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum Entry Criteria

• Academic Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
• Professional Longevity: 7 to 10 years of total professional experience, with at least 5 years explicitly focused on implementing tech training programs, bootcamps, and educational operations.
• Technical Certifications: Relevant IT industry certifications (e.g., PMP, AWS, CompTIA, Scrum/Agile, or technical domain credentials) are highly desirable.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience directing teams of trainers, managing academic budgets, and taking ownership of multi-cohort learning outcomes.

Tactical Attributes

• Executive Communication: Outstanding oral presentation and written reporting skills, with the confidence to negotiate and pitch to senior corporate stakeholders.
• Instructional Mastery: Strong grasp of modern pedagogy, adult learning theories, online/blended learning platforms, and curriculum mapping.
• Social Impact Drive: Genuine passion for leveraging technology education as a catalyst for economic empowerment and gender equity in East Africa.

What We Offer

• Strategic Impact: Shape the future of Africa’s digital economy by leading transformational technology bootcamps that directly launch tech careers.
• Executive Visibility: Represent a leading tech education institution across top-tier corporate, governmental, and international development forums.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive monthly salary of KSH 200,000 alongside a dynamic, mission-driven organizational culture in Nairobi.

How to Apply

Please email your CV, quoting "Technology Training Programs Lead" in the subject line, on or before 30th July 2026.