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Rank: Supervisor/Assistant/Facilitator
Grade: SH2
Section: Program
Department: Sustainable Livelihoods
Location / Workstation: 3 positions: Meru, Machakos and Oyugis
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Reports to: Reports to Tailoring Coordinator with dotted line to the Regional SWEP Coordinator
Direct reports: N/A
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for providing Tailoring skills training to the SWEP women
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
Monitor the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
Recruit and supervise SWEP tailors.
Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
Keep beneficiaries records and maintain registry book
Set assessment tests for the tailoring trainees
Conduct continues trainees knowledge assessment
Provide monthly progress reports
Conduct follow ups on absenteeism and dropouts
Update the training manuals
Write lesson plans and monthly planner
Gather customer feedback.
Assist SWEP team in designing new products for the SWEP Merchandise
Present the SWEP tailors during site visits and exhibitions
Participate in exhibition and trade fairs
Ensure Machines are regularly serviced and maintained.
Ensure safety measures are adhered to at all times in the workshops
Ensure resources needed to run the activities are requested on time and track usage
Organise the trainees monthly meetings
Assist in organising graduation ceremonies for the graduating trainees
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
Certificate in Tailoring skills training
Professional Qualifications
Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
Entry level position
Proven experience in tailoring skills training facilitation
Functional Skills
Examining information
Articulating information
Providing insights
Producing output
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Upholding standards
Interacting with people
Convincing people
Team working
How to apply
All interested applicants should send their CV and detailed cover letter to [email protected] with the job position “SWEP Tailoring Instructor – (Location Applying for)” in the subject line.Applications due by March 23, 2026.
SHOFCO Recruitment and Hiring Notes:
Please note that SHOFCO does not charge any fee in the recruitment process, as the entire hiring process is free and fair.
SHOFCO is committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion, and seeks to reflect the communities that we serve. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, SHOFCO seeks safety for the people that we serve, and employment with SHOFCO is conditional upon successful background and reference checks and other verification as needed. SHOFCO has a zero-tolerance policy on gross misconduct, including sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse. SHOFCO will request a certificate of good conduct and information from the job applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By submitting an application to SHOFCO, the applicant confirms her/his/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.