Train the Trainer - Mining Education

About this role

Cuso International, a Canadian international cooperation and development organisation with over sixty years of experience, is seeking a motivated professional for a five-month volunteer placement as a Train the Trainer in Mining Education, based in Moshi, Tanzania. The placement is part of the SHARE Project (Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality) and supports the IMTT Unit at VETA Moshi in strengthening the capacity of trainers delivering underground mining programmes. Working alongside local trainers and technical experts, the volunteer will help improve teaching methods, enhance training materials, and ensure programmes reflect current industry needs while building a sustainable training system that empowers local trainers to continue delivering high quality mining education long after the placement concludes. The volunteer will assess current underground mining training programmes, trainer skills, and institutional needs, then review and improve curricula, training manuals, and learning materials to meet global standards.

Key responsibilities include delivering Training of Trainers workshops focused on adult learning and competency-based training, mentoring and coaching trainers through observations, co-facilitation, and ongoing feedback, and introducing practical teaching methods such as simulations, case studies, and workplace learning. The role also involves supporting collaboration between trainers, industry partners, and international experts, helping implement quality assurance systems for training delivery and continuous improvement, and developing a sustainability plan for long-term knowledge transfer and impact. Essential qualifications include a degree or advanced diploma in Mining Engineering, Underground Mining, Mineral Engineering, Technical Education, Adult Education, or a related field, combined with a minimum of seven years of experience in underground mining operations, mining training, or mining workforce development. Candidates must have demonstrated experience delivering Training of Trainers programmes, developing or implementing competency-based technical training curricula, working with vocational or technical training institutions, and mentoring instructors or technical trainers.