Project Assistant Job in Kenya

Project Assistant

Job Purpose:

To support the
implementation of the Promoting Youth Employment through Entrepreneurship and
Skills Development project. Project Details: With financial and technical
assistance from the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the
Korean International Corporation Agency (KOICA), the TVET Project Assistant
positions are expected to support the implementation of the Promoting Youth
Employment through Entrepreneurship and Skills Development project. Specific
objectives include.

• Promote youth livelihood opportunities through
  formal and self-employment.


• Assist in coordination and support for the
  advancement of the goals of KAM’s Industrial Sectors


• Promote formal employment through internships and
  matching graduates to job opportunities


• Timely and accurate reports

Qualifications
/Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant
  field such as Education, Community Development, M&E, Project
  management, Economics, or other social sciences.


• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a
  comparable work environment, working with youth, the industrial /private
  sector, and/or Technical Vocational Education and Training institutes
  (TVETs).


• Good knowledge of the manufacturing industry


• Excellent relationship management and networking
  skills


• Excellent communication (spoken & written)


• Experience working in the implementation region
  selected is an added advantage.


• Strong team player with the ability and
  willingness to work independently with a high level of initiative and
  self-motivation in a dynamic team under minimal supervision.


• Effective organizational skills and attention to
  detail



• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies
  (related software, phone, email, internet)

Duties and Responsibilities

The specific duties and
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create specific strategies for easier and more
  effective execution of the TVET program with guidance from the TVET
  coordinator.


• Liaise with the KAM chapter committee, KAM
  regional officers, and TVET Coordinator to roll out project activities in
  the implementation regions.


• Conduct industry mapping to identify industries
  for onboarding to the project; engage industries through one-on-one
  visits, phone calls, and industry awareness forums on the value of the
  private sector supporting skills development and providing jobs for TTI
  graduates.


• Follow up on commitments from industries for CBET
  industrial attachments, paid internships, and jobs.


• Conduct work readiness and entrepreneurship
  training for CBET trainees in implementation regions.


• Develop and maintain a database of CBET graduates
  and industries for the project and match the graduates to industries in
  the region for paid internships and jobs.


• Support KAM policy advocacy by identifying key
  skills issues


• Support TVET project marketing and promotion
  activities in the implementation regions.


• Record keeping of all information related to the
  project while working closely with the TVET Executive and the Knowledge
  Management Officer to ensure all reports have evidence /relevant data.


• Prepare timely regular progress reports.


• Communication to relevant stakeholders and
  partners


• Work with KAM and GIZ Communications teams to
  design relevant publicity and communications materials.


• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief
  Executive from time to time

How To Apply

https://kam.co.ke/opportunities/careers/