Consultant Trainer – Mechanical Engineering

Indepth Research Services (IRES)

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Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

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Indepth Research Services (IRES) is an international training and consultancy organization with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya.

IRES offers a comprehensive portfolio of technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture; climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food an...

Consultant Trainer – Mechanical Engineering

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
• Experience 7 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Consultancy , Education / Teaching / Training , Engineering / Technical

Job Summary

• IRES is seeking an experienced Consultant Trainer – Mechanical Engineering to deliver technical training, professional development programmes, workshops and mechanical engineering consultancy assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training programmes in mechanical engineering.

• Develop training materials, presentations, case studies and practical exercises.

• Facilitate technical workshops and professional learning sessions.

• Translate technical concepts and industry practices into practical learning.

• Provide technical input into training proposals, curricula and consultancy assignments.

• Provide technical advisory and subject-matter expertise on mechanical engineering assignments.

• Keep training content current with relevant technologies, standards and industry practices.

• Assess participant learning and provide constructive feedback.

• Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical and Production Engineering.

• Relevant Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is an advantage.

• Registered and licensed by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

• Current membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

• Relevant professional certification in the consultant’s area of specialisation, where applicable.

• Demonstrated experience in professional training, facilitation, technical presentations or knowledge transfer.

• Technical Competencies

• Mechanical engineering

• Plant and machinery

• Maintenance and reliability

• Manufacturing systems

• Mechanical systems

• HVAC and related mechanical systems

• Training & Facilitation Experience

• Experience delivering professional or technical training.

• Experience facilitating workshops, seminars or professional learning sessions.

• Ability to develop training materials and practical learning activities.

• Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an advantage.

• Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Professional integrity and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as a consultant.

• Consultancy Role Focus

• Technical training, mechanical engineering, plant and machinery, maintenance, manufacturing and related consultancy assignments, including technical advisory and capacity-building support.

• Mode of Engagement

• The Consultant Trainer will be engaged on a need basis for specific training and consultancy assignments. The scope, duration, deliverables and professional fees will be agreed before each engagement.

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