Trainer
ACERFI Formation, MINEFOP-accredited for thirty years, is looking for expert trainers to lead its diploma and vocational programmes. An ACERFI trainer does more than deliver a syllabus: they embody a discipline and a method, and take every learner to a certified level of mastery. They design their teaching sequences, run the sessions, supervise practical work and assess learners against the centre's standards. The pattern of work depends on the programme: occasional sessional work, a fixed-term contract or a long-term assignment.
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Responsibilities
- Design the teaching materials for each module in line with the programme framework.
- Deliver training sessions in person and, where applicable, remotely.
- Supervise practical work, group projects and case studies.
- Assess learners against the centre's standards: continuous assessment, projects, final exams.
- Provide individual follow-up for learners who are struggling and adapt teaching accordingly.
- Sit on project defence panels and take part in issuing certificates.
- Keep actively up to date in the field and refresh content every year.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programmes, working with the Academic Department.
- Represent ACERFI Formation at professional events and trade fairs when asked.
- Meet administrative deadlines: attendance sheets, marks, session reports.
Requirements
Fields we are looking for
- Digital marketing — SEO / SEA, social media, content, analytics, growth — from the fundamentals to hands-on practice in the field.
- Cybersecurity — Fundamentals, pentesting, SOC, governance and compliance — international frameworks and real-world cases.
- Software development — Web, mobile, back-end, DevOps, architecture — modern methodologies and code quality.
- Artificial intelligence — Fundamentals, machine learning, NLP, applied generative AI — business uses and ethical limits.
- Networks & Cloud Computing — Infrastructure, virtualisation, AWS / Azure / GCP, systems administration — hands-on practice on the platforms.
Education & required level
- Minimum Master's level (Bac+4/5) in the subject taught, or recognised equivalent professional experience.
- Recognised certification in the field (CCNA, Microsoft, AWS, Google, CEH, etc., depending on speciality): a strong asset.
- Previous training experience — at a university, in a company or at a training centre — desirable.
Knowledge
- Expert command of the subject taught.
- Knowledge of the international standards and certifications in the field.
- Basic knowledge of adult learning and training design.
- Good written and spoken French; technical English desirable.
Skills
- Designing structured, progressive teaching materials.
- Leading mixed-ability groups and adapting to learners' actual level.
- Supervising projects and practical work.
- Rigorous assessment and constructive feedback.
- Keeping continuously up to date technically and the ability to update a programme.
- Proficiency with digital classroom tools: Office, LMS platforms, collaboration tools.
Personal qualities
- High teaching standards and a commitment to passing on knowledge.
- Patience and availability for learners.
- Exemplary professional conduct — embodying the expected standard.
- Rigour in following the programme framework and administrative deadlines.
- A collegial approach with the teaching team and management.
- Openness to feedback and the ability to question one's own practice.
What we decide on
- Proven expertise in the field applied for.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a training group.
- Availability for the full duration of the module(s) assigned.
- Commitment to ACERFI Formation's teaching and institutional requirements.
- Professional presentation and exemplary conduct.
What makes the difference
- Previous training experience, at a training centre or in a company.
- Recognised certification(s) in the field.
- Visible publications, talks or professional output.
- Proficiency with an LMS platform.
- Experience in adult education.
Benefits
- Sessions held at the ACERFI Formation Centre in Yaoundé; occasional remote sessions possible.
- Hours and schedule set at the start of each programme.
- Attendance required at academic board meetings and project defences.
- Strict adherence to ACERFI Formation's academic calendar and quality standards.
- Reports to: Academic Department
- Pay: depending on profile and experience
