Trainers – Various Positions – Build It International

Job Description

JOB ADVERT: CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINERS – VARIOUS POSITIONS

Organization Build It International
Reports to Training Specialist & Student Programme Coordinator
Location BII Centre for Excellence, Chibombo
Duration Per Programme Period

Introduction

Build It International (BII Zambia) is an NGO that creates opportunities for young people and their communities through skills training, work experience and essential community building projects. Our core values are Empowerment, Excellence, Collaboration and Courage. We have completed 41 building projects over the past 10 years since, including primary and secondary schools and health facilities. All projects include an on-the-job training. We have also trained over 700 men and women in basic construction skills and will increase the annual output significantly over the next four years, through our training Centre for Excellence.

Summary of Role

We believe that building skills is essential for an individual’s personal and professional development. Build It International is now seeking competent, experienced and qualified trainers to help our trainees develop skills particularly those needed to be successful in a working environment. We are looking for motivated, inspiring, enthusiastic, creative, innovative and energetic individuals who are experienced in delivering Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting, Rough Carpentry and Tiling Trainings in a professional way. The Trainer roles are available on a part-time basis. We expect at least 40 days of training to be delivered to a cohort of at least 25 trainees. The trainings will take place between February 2025 and December 2025 of each year.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Delivery of Construction Training Skills

• Using BII’s recommended resource materials, deliver a construction course to BII’s building skills trainees both at BII’s Centre for Excellence and at BII’s community-based projects
• Develop schemes of work and daily lesson plans from the supplied recommended syllabi in order to diligently deliver training
• Ensure highest standards of teaching throughout delivery, using a creative and interactive approach
• Be able to teach both theory and practical in a way that it should have an impact on trainees’ lives
• Prepare the assessment tests at the end of each lesson and evaluate their understanding of the learning concepts.
• Assess the trainees with an (end- point assessment) combining aspects from selected topics/ elements covered
• Ensure that the safety working practice is held in high esteem at all times
• Preparing the learners for the TEVETA Summative Assessment Practical Examination

Reporting

• Report against delivery of training must be compiled at the end of the Training course.
• Complete all attendance logs, performance sheets and other documentation as required

Key Relationships

This individual will report directly to the Training Specialist / Student Programme Coordinator and work closely with:

• BII’s Project Officer
• Other BII’s Training Team

Qualifications and Experience

• Craft certificate in either Bricklaying, Plastering, Rough Carpentry, Tiling and Plastering or its equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience in professional Skills training or five years of experience in a related field.
• Previous experience of working with an NGO is an added advantage.
• Technical Teaching Certificate or Diploma from a recognized institution
• Accreditation as a trainer by TEVETA is a prerequisite
• 4- 5 years of trade related experience within the construction sector

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Ability to relate positively to BII’s target group: men and women aged 18-35 years with minimal prior vocational skills or experience
• Creative and dynamic thinker able to problem solve and adapt messages to suit the audience
• Affinity to BII’s mission and values of High Standards, Empowerment, Courage and Collaboration
• Good Computer Skills
• Ability and willingness to work and train the Community
• Willingness to work on short- term basis when required
• Good class management skills
• Ability to develop trainees understanding of various types of finishes and application processes associated with the various types

Our Vision, Mission and Values Define US:

• A vision that sustains us – A Sustainable Africa Where Youth Can Work and Thrive
• A mission that guides us – We work to improve the lives of young people, their families and communities in Zambia, through collaboration, skills training, employment, construction and influencing change in the construction sector.

Values that drive our work:

• Excellence – We are committed to achieving excellence in every aspect of our work. We continuously refine our training, we build accessible and quality infrastructure for education, and we ground our work in evidence.
• Transformation – We actively shape brighter futures by providing opportunities that transform individual lives and communities. We create tangible differences and long-lasting community development.
• Collaboration – Collaboration is at the heart of our impact. We partner with and listen to individuals, communities, partners and institutions to create meaningful change.
• Courage – We are inspired by the courage shown by those we work with, whether it’s young women breaking barriers or communities uniting to build essential infrastructure. They encourage us to adapt and challenge where we need to.
• Integrity – We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our operations, ensuring that the actions we take are in the best interest of the communities we serve. We build trust by consistently delivering on our promises and maintaining honesty in all our relationships.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, Certified Qualifications in PDF format, and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to recruitment@builditinternational.org.

Application deadline: 30 March 2025