About Our Organization:

Info Mind Solutions plc the parent company of Ethiojobs.net and Dereja.com is a leading human resource company in Ethiopia. We are specialized in our e-recruitment platform Ethiojobs and our HR services, payroll management, training and Consultancy as well as Dereja that serves the employment need of the youth, fresh graduates, TVETs, students and those who are at the Junior level of their career. We strive to produce sustainable solutions for our clients therefore our proven methodologies have created a profound impact because we realize excellence in people. We work in a mission-driven environment and we expect our people to carry forward this spirit in all they do.

Currently, we are looking for a freelance trainer who can engage and inspire young people and have creative training facilitation skill that leaves a lasting impression. The freelance trainer will be responsible to deliver soft skill training for university students and young professionals across Ethiopia.  Under the supervision of the training manager, the freelance trainers assume the following responsibilities

Duties and Resonsibilities

• Facilitate training to assist university students in gaining knowledge and soft skills needed to secure employment
• Utilize a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools and practice to ensure maximum effectiveness of training program
• Follow a prescribed training curriculum and calendar that are designed to deliver the soft skill training for students
• Submit a written report for the training manager after the delivery of each training
• Maintain a close relationship with directors of the career development center of different universities and project team
• Commit to an initial training period of four days and attend ongoing training when needed or requested to do so by the project team
• Conduct a training assessment to ensure the effective delivery of training programs
• Become a representative of Dereja.com, upholding Dereja mission, ethos, and reputation

Term of Employment: Freelance

• Proven experience in youth professional development programs
• Experience in developing, managing and delivering professional development programs, workshops and training for students and graduates
• Have a unique and creative style of delivery, and the ability to wow young people, taking them on a memorable learning journey. Ability to relate with them easily
• Confident in delivering training to young people S/he is meeting for the first time This requires a strong presence, the ability to forge relationships quickly and effectively, and the confidence to use a variety of teaching techniques
• Familiar with the job market trends and have a broad understanding of professional and personal development
• Has a grasp on popular and youth culture
• Has Excellent interpersonal communication skills with an approachable and friendly personality
• Be willing to travel

Skill and Quality

All trainers who will be employed by dereja.com to work in universities will be expected to bring certain key qualities to the program. generally, they must have a real interest in working with youth and exhibit demonstrated interest and commitment to help graduating students succeed personally and professionally.  In general, we look for a coordinator who

• Training Facilitation skill
• Passionate about youth development
• Excellent written and spoken communication skill
• Excellent Time Management and planning skill
• Upbeat and fun personality
• Strong Presentation Skill
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Knowledge of career and personal development
• Aware of the status of the job trends in the country.
• Creative and able to produce unique ideas
• Able to perform in a tight schedule
• Ability to follow up
• Takes initiative, responsible, good time management and organization skills
• Flexibility and tolerance

Education and Experience

• Education on BA/BSC, Psychology, Sociology, HRM, Management, Leadership or related social science
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in delivering training