NGO Jobs in Kenya. Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator Jobs at Shining Hope for Communities, Kenya
Position:Success in Kenya Program Coordinator
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Reporting Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday and May have to work on Saturdays

Job Purpose

Manage the Success in Kenya Program at the Kibera School for Girls, particularly the mentorship program.

Work closely with the head mistress to organize out of school activities and arrange partnerships with other organizations with the goal of increasing exposure for students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit mentors from strategic corporations and other partners

Add to the existing ‘Mentorship Activity Guide’

Plan and run monthly mentorship events

Schedule office visits to expose students to various careers in Kenya

Arrange for speakers to come and address the students

Work closely with the Head Mistress on other activities that will benefit the students

Provide on-the-ground logistical and informational support to direct supervisor and broader Kenya team as directed

Perform any other job assigned
Education and Experience for Program Coordinator Jobs in Kenya


Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any social sciences/ education or Psychology fields.

Computer Literate

The ideal candidate MUST have at least 2 years experience running and/or participating in mentorship programs

The candidate should be readily available

The ideal candidate must be passionate about working in the slum

The candidate must be open to a flexible working schedule as most mentorship events will take place on the weekend

Competencies

Ability to network in order to establish, build and sustain effective relationships with mentors and potential partners

Organizational and planning skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Self-motivated and independent; able to excel with limited oversight

Flexibility

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to follow-up

Passion for working with underprivileged children and motivated by advancing girls’ education

Comfortable working in informal settlements

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.

Applications without this information will not be considered. DO NOT ATTACH TESTIMONIALS at this point.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should reach us no later than 20th May 2015.

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