Jean Karani
@jeankarani
I lead digital inclusion and workforce readiness programs across East Africa.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I've led digital inclusion, education, and workforce readiness programs at eMobilis Technology Training Institute, reaching more than 360,000 youth and entrepreneurs across Kenya and East Africa.
As Corporate Trainings and Program Manager, I design and manage end-to-end training programs for organizations including CIPLA, APHRC, and Catholic Relief Services. I manage donor-funded budgets exceeding USD 77,760 and build partnerships that create internships, placements, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Previously, I coordinated the Google Digital Skills Program across East Africa, supporting 30+ trainers and helping eMobilis earn Best Partner recognition twice. I also designed programs including MobiGirlz and GIZ's Digital Accelerator, expanding access to STEM and Android development training.
I'm PMP-certified and bring practical strength in program delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting, training facilitation, and continuous improvement. I enjoy connecting governments, NGOs, corporates, and educational institutions to deliver measurable learning outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corporate Trainings and Program Manager
eMobilis Technology Training Institute
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Designed and managed end-to-end corporate training programs for clients like CIPLA, APHRC, and Catholic Relief Services, enhancing workforce productivity. Oversaw donor-funded budgets exceeding USD 77,760 and supported the TechLeap Apprenticeship and Web Development Scholarship Programs, training over 1,000 learners.
Assistant Program Manager
eMobilis Technology Training Institute
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Coordinated regional implementation of the Google Digital Skills Program across East Africa, supporting 30+ trainers and reaching over 360,000 participants. Designed and managed donor-funded projects including GIZ's Digital Accelerator program, training 125 students from six East African countries in Android development.
Marketing Coordinator
Advanced Digital Learning Lab
Nov 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Developed and executed digital communication and marketing strategies that increased brand visibility and partnership opportunities. Supported curriculum development for digital learning programs including Digital Marketing, Computer Essentials, Graphic Design, and YouTube Content Creation.
Digital Skills Program Officer
eMobilis Technology Training Academy
May 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 7 months)
Coordinated nationwide rollout of Google Digital Skills trainings across Kenya, recruiting and leading 26 trainers while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Surpassed quarterly training targets by 15% through institutional partnerships and managed logistics, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2014 - 2018
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on networking, security, project management, and programming.
eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute
Certificate, Software Development
2014 - 2014
Completed a certificate in Software Development with a focus on HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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