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About Tiko

Tiko inspires futures where girls and young women take charge of their sexual and reproductive choices, with the freedom to shape their lives. Founded in 2014, Tiko is an African nonprofit organization that enhances the potential and fosters the resilience of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the critical “Triple Threat”: early pregnancy, HIV, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Tiko has developed its own unique girl-centric technology platform to unite an ecosystem of existing, established partners to provide an environment enabling girls to choose when, where and how they meet their health and wellbeing needs. Leveraging this technology-enabled, community-driven approach, Tiko collaborates with local and national health systems to drive sustainable, transformative change. Tiko operates in seven countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia and Nigeria.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of +240 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

We will happily accept applications from Kampala, Uganda; Abuja, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya; Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa; or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Tiko Training Lead to provide global oversight, strategic direction, and technical support for all training and capacity-building activities across Tiko markets. In this role, you will ensure that all Tiko Field staff, partners, and key actors are consistently equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools required to deliver high-quality, impactful work aligned with Tiko’s standards of excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Tiko Trainer of Trainers (ToT) model across all markets, building and supporting a team of Trainers who can effectively cascade learning within their regions.
  
• Uphold delivery standards, quality assurance, and accountability across all levels of training, monitoring trainer performance and providing mentorship and refresher training to ensure excellence.
  
• Capture and disseminate insights, lessons learned, and best practices across Tiko markets, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement among Trainers, Field teams, and ToTs.
  
• Oversee the development, standardisation, and adaptation of all training and onboarding materials, ensuring consistency, relevance, and alignment with Tiko’s global standards.
  
• Maintain and evolve a comprehensive training curriculum for staff, trainers, and partners, integrating innovative learning approaches such as blended learning, peer learning, and digital tools.
  
• Strengthen trainer capacity through coaching, competency assessments, and professional development initiatives, promoting sustainable excellence in delivery.
  
• Provide technical support and guidance to Field Operations teams, ensuring alignment with best practices, operational standards, and effective implementation of the Tiko programme.
  
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and contribute to broader organisational initiatives as needed.

About You

You are a passionate and strategic training leader who excels at empowering others through learning. You combine big-picture thinking with a hands-on approach, ensuring that strategy translates into action and impact. Skilled in facilitation, curriculum development, and capacity building, you know how to inspire, engage, and equip diverse teams across countries. You thrive in multicultural environments, fostering collaboration and alignment while ensuring Tiko’s standards of excellence are upheld everywhere we work.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing training programmes within international development or public health sectors, ideally in an African context.
• Strong background in curriculum design, facilitation, and quality assurance for training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect, motivate, and transfer knowledge effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational reality, delivering measurable results in training and capacity strengthening.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven, with strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience working in multicultural and multi-country environments, balancing global consistency with local adaptation.
• Innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and improvement.
• Based in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia or Nigeria (mandatory).
• Commitment to Tiko’s mission of equipping people and organisations to drive lasting community impact.

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is R61,890 - R92,834 in South Africa, Ksh417,867 - Ksh626,800 in Kenya, UGX11,434,922 - UGX17,152,383 in Uganda, €2,741 - €4,111 in Ethiopia, and ₦3,583,856 - ₦5,375,784 in Nigeria, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
• A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
• 5 days of wellness leave to recharge and prioritise your wellbeing.
• All public holidays observed in your region.
• Maternity and parental leave in accordance with your local regulations.
• Unlimited holidays — as long as you coordinate with your team, you’re good to go!
• The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
• A culture built on trust — we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.
  

The details

Interested? Click apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritizes integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.

Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment, or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.