The African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) is seeking an Assistant Training and Extension Officer to coordinate and implement capacity-building initiatives. The role involves designing regional training curricula, facilitating workshops for diverse stakeholders including extension officers and farmers, and overseeing the dissemination of knowledge and technologies to local communities to support poverty reduction.
Responsibilities and Duties
Programme Design and Implementation
- Coordinate the design, development, and delivery of training and extension programmes aligned with AICAD’s mandate.
- Develop training curricula, manuals, and learning materials for regional, in-country, and grassroots levels.
- Implement training activities in thematic areas like agriculture, enterprise development, health, and community empowerment.
Training Delivery and Facilitation
- Facilitate high-level training sessions, workshops, and seminars for extension officers, farmers, SMEs, and community groups.
- Promote participatory and practical learning approaches, including grassroots on-site training.
Extension and Community Outreach
- Oversee the dissemination of knowledge, technologies, and research outputs to communities.
- Strengthen linkages between research institutions, universities, and end-users for practical knowledge application.
- Support community empowerment initiatives and promote self-reliance through capacity-building.
Needs Assessment and Programme Development
- Conduct training needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify priority areas.
- Design responsive programmes tailored to socio-economic challenges at regional and community levels.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Develop M&E frameworks for training and extension programmes.
- Track programme outcomes, assess impact, and prepare technical progress reports.
- Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, universities, NGOs, and development partners.
- Mobilize resources and contribute to proposal development for funded programmes.
- Represent AICAD in regional forums.
Supervision and Leadership
- Provide technical support and supervision to training and extension staff.
- Mentor junior officers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge Management and Resource Mobilization
- Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices and innovation.
- Integrate digital tools and e-learning approaches into capacity development.
- Develop and implement resource mobilization plans; identify potential donors and write evidence-based proposals.
- Provide timely financial and technical reports and track project performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Minimum 2nd Class - Upper Division) and a Master's degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Rural Development, Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in training, extension services, or capacity development.
- Proven experience in designing training programmes and community-based projects.
- Experience in multi-stakeholder environments and extensive resource mobilization (identifying opportunities and cultivating donor relationships).
Technical Skills and Core Competencies
- Knowledge of training methodologies, adult learning principles, and participatory approaches.
- Proficiency in ICT tools (MS Office, e-learning platforms, data tools).
- Excellent communication, facilitation, leadership, and team management skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their written applications along with copies of certificates, testimonials, daytime telephone contacts, email addresses, and the names/addresses of three referees. Applications should reach the address below by 15th May 2026. For email applications, use recruitment@aicad.or.ke. Address applications to: The Executive Director, African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), P.O. Box 46179-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya.
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