Assistant Training and Extension Officer

Key Responsibilities

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 programmes.
• Coordinate implementation of training activities in key thematic areas such as agriculture, enterprise development, health, and community empowerment.

Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate high-level training sessions, workshops, and seminars for stakeholders including extension officers, farmers, SMEs, and community groups.
• Promote participatory and practical learning approaches, including on-site grassroots training delivery.

Extension and Community Outreach

• Oversee dissemination of knowledge, technologies, and research outputs to communities and stakeholders.
• Strengthen linkages between research institutions, universities, and end-users.
• Support community empowerment initiatives and promote self-reliance through capacity-building interventions.

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 monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for training and extension programmes.
• Track programme outcomes, assess impact, and prepare periodic technical and 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 training programmes.
• Represent AICAD in regional forums related to capacity development.

Knowledge Management and Resource Mobilization

• Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and adoption of best practices.
• Develop a resource mobilization plan and identify potential donors.
• Write strong, evidence-based proposals and track project performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Minimum 2nd Class - Upper Division) in Agricultural Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Rural Development, Education, Development Studies, or Social Sciences.
• Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Rural Development, Education, Development Studies, or Social Sciences.

Professional Experience

• At least 3–5 years’ experience in training, extension services, or capacity development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programmes and community-based development projects.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder environments (government, academia, communities).
• Extensive resource mobilization, including identifying funding opportunities and donor relationships.

Technical Skills and Core Competencies

• Knowledge of training methodologies, adult learning principles, and participatory approaches.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
• Proposal writing and resource mobilization skills.
• Proficiency in ICT tools (e-learning platforms, MS Office, data tools).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should express their interest in writing and send their applications along with copies of certificates, testimonials, daytime telephone contacts, email, and names/addresses of three referees to the address below no later than 15th May, 2026.

Email Applications: recruitment@aicad.or.ke Physical Address: Executive Director African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) P.O. Box 46179-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya