Tana is a career launchpad for tech-savvy Kenyan youth. We believe that borders shouldn't constrain talent, and our mission is to create global opportunities for you to earn, learn, and build the future!
Role Description
This is a hybrid position based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a minimum of 3 days in the office (Tuesday - Thursday). The Training Team Lead will oversee curriculum development, training delivery, capability assessments, training operations, and team leadership while driving AI integration across learning programs.
Responsibilities
Curriculum development and instructional design: Design, develop and continuously improve entry-, intermediate- and senior-level tech and non-tech curricula across areas such as QA, data, software engineering, project management, customer support, and other roles, applying instructional design and adult learning principles.
Training delivery & facilitation: Deliver engaging live, blended and self-paced technical and professional training, adapting content to different learner needs and creating practical, learner-centred learning experiences.
Learning needs analysis & coaching: Identify individual and team capability gaps using assessments, stakeholder feedback and client requirements, then provide targeted coaching and tailored upskilling plans to improve learner performance and workplace readiness.
Training operations & programme management: Plan, coordinate and deliver training programmes, managing timelines, stakeholders and resources while continuously improving processes and programme quality.
Team leadership & development: Coach and lead junior trainers by setting clear expectations, assigning responsibilities, providing regular feedback and guidance, and effectively managing the team’s workload, priorities, and performance.
AI enablement and integration: Build AI literacy among trainers and learners, embed responsible AI use across training, and apply AI-powered tools and automation to improve learning and workplace readiness.
Qualifications & Requirements
Must-Have:
BA/BSc/HND degree qualification.
5+ years of experience in technical training, learning & development, instructional design, technical education, coaching, or a closely related field.
Experience designing and delivering engaging live, blended or self-paced learning, with strong facilitation skills and the ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts clearly.
Experience managing training programmes or projects from planning through delivery, including managing priorities, timelines and stakeholders.
Experience coaching or mentoring trainers, facilitators or learners.
Proactive, adaptable and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience leading a team.
Experience delivering training across multiple technical disciplines or a strong technical foundation gained through professional experience, a STEM qualification, technical bootcamp or equivalent training.
Experience using tools such as Notion, Jira, Confluence and AI tools.
Experience scaling training programmes across multiple cohorts, teams or delivery formats.
