Lead Trainers (#7) – Agricultural Skills Training (EASE Project) at MIT Academy (Malaysian Institute of Technology Academy), Ethiopia

• Location: Ethiopia (assigned cities/regions)
• Employment Type: Project-Based / Contract
• Vacancies: 7

About the Role

MIT Academy is seeking experienced Lead Trainers to coordinate and deliver demand-driven agricultural skills training under the Education and Skill for Employability Project (EASE) in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technical trainers across assigned training locations.
• Develop and customise training materials, lesson plans, and practical assessments.
• Deliver competency-based agricultural training aligned with industry requirements.
• Coordinate short-term training, on-the-job training, and apprenticeships.
• Monitor trainee performance, training quality, and learning outcomes.
• Prepare training progress reports and maintain project documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams and industry stakeholders to support employment outcomes.

• Bachelor’s (BSc) /Master’s degree (MSc) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Rural Development, Veterinary Medicine, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading trainers in skills development or vocational training projects.
• Experience coordinating demand-driven training programmes across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, practical training, and competency assessments.
• Experience in on-the-job training and apprenticeships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Professional fluency in English; Ethiopian local-language skills are an advantage.