MAKE ME SMILE KENYA — JOB ADVERT

Vocational & Technical Trainer — Clothing and Textile / Fashion and Design

*NAFASI YA KAZI / JOB OPPORTUNITY*

*Vocational & Technical Trainer — Clothing and Textile / Fashion and Design*

📍 Make Me Smile Kenya Vocational Training Centre, Kisumu | Full-Time

📅 Closing Date: 15th of April 2026

*KUHUSU MAKE ME SMILE KENYA / ABOUT MMS-K*

Make Me Smile Kenya (MMS-K) ni shirika lisilo la faida lililoundwa mwaka 2008. Lengo letu: kukusaidia kujisaidia mwenyewe. Tunafanya kazi Kolwa East, Kisumu.

Make Me Smile Kenya (MMS-K) is a Kenyan non-profit established in 2008. Our mission: help you help yourself. We run an accredited NITA Vocational Training Centre in Kolwa East, Kisumu, offering hands-on training in Clothing and Textile / Fashion and Design, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, ICT, and Solar PV Installation.

*THE ROLE*

We are looking for a qualified and competent Vocational & Technical Trainer to deliver practical, competency-based training in Clothing and Textile / Fashion and Design. You will prepare trainees for NITA Trade Test examinations and support them through industrial attachment.

*YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:*

— Delivering practical and competency-based training in Clothing and Textile / Fashion and Design

— Preparing lesson plans, training materials, and practical demonstrations

— Guiding and supervising trainees in garment construction, pattern making, and fashion design

— Assessing trainees through continuous assessments, practical assignments, and evaluations

— Preparing trainees for NITA Trade Test examinations

— Supporting trainees in securing and completing industrial attachment

— Mentoring trainees on professional conduct, creativity, and entrepreneurship

— Maintaining training records, attendance registers, and trainee performance reports

*WE ARE LOOKING FOR:*

✔️ Kenyan Citizen

✔️ KCSE mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent

✔️ Diploma in Technical Education (Clothing & Textile / Fashion & Design) or equivalent from a recognised institution

✔️ Registration with TVET Authority

✔️ CBET training will be an added advantage

✔️ Proficiency in computer applications

✔️ Fulfilment of Chapter Six (6) requirements of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya

*HOW TO APPLY:*

Send the following to office@makemesmile-kenya.org

Subject: Vocational & Technical Trainer — Clothing and Textile

📌 Application letter

📌 CV

📌 Scanned academic and professional certificates

📅 CLOSING DATE: 15th of April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Make Me Smile Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

⚠️ MMS-K does NOT charge any fees from applicants. We have not retained any recruitment agent for this position.