Vacancy: Adult Literacy CoordinatorShining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community driven model to combat intergenerational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community at large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school.
The unique services we offer include sanitary ecotoilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. 
By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefiting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position Position: Adult Literacy Coordinator
Reports to: Kibera Programs Manager
 Job Scope: The job holder is responsible for skills training and implementation of adult literacy program that integrates the entrepreneurship aspect for urban poor in Kibera so as to increase credit access and strengthen already existing employment opportunities in the slum.
 Work with administration to design and develop a comprehensive basic adult education curriculum which is tailor made to suit the needs of the targeted adults in Kibera.Regularly prepare schemes of work and lesson plans to be used in the curriculum implementation processIntegrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans and incorporate specific, measurable, behavioral objectives and timeframes.Utilize various instructional methods, including tactile, visual, and aural learning preferences, and incorporate real world context into classroom settings, and use interactive and participatory methods to empower students.Assist in designing a system to monitor and evaluate students’ attendance and performance.Provide weekly, quarterly, or yearly academic reports. Provide students with suggestions and feedback.Assist in the recruitment of participants, including participating in community outreach programs.Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.Ensure the creation and maintenance of a safe, orderly classroom environmentMeasurement of the attainment of the program’s desired outcomesProvision of monthly reports to administrationDesign a long term plan for the programReview of existing literacy curricula, learning materials and training methodologies and modify and adapt to suit the specific contexts and conditions of KiberaDevelopment of new life skills curricula, learning materials and training methodologies where necessaryDevelopment of a Trainer’s Manual to facilitate the capacity building of other literacy and ESL trainersDevelopment of quantitative and qualitative data collections tools (baseline skills surveys, recognition of prior learning, training feedback forms) to ensure monitoring and evaluationEducation and Experience RequirementsDiploma in Education or Adult education and Community Development or related field with at least 3 years of experience teaching Adult educationProficient computer skills and indepth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office SuiteKnowledge of standard office administrative practices and proceduresCoordination skillsEffective communication skillsInformation gathering and information monitoring skillsProblem analysis and problem solving skillsJudgment and decision making abilityInitiativeConfidentialityAttention to detail and accuracyFlexibilityComfortable working in an informal settlementInterested 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 19th May 2014.

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community driven model to combat intergenerational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community at large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school.
The unique services we offer include sanitary ecotoilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefiting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
 Job Purpose: The role of the Project Coordinator is to ensure that all aspects of project administration, personnel management, finance and logistics are contributing to the success of the project.
Ensuring program activities are running in line with SHOFCOs annual work plan and donor guidelines.Responding to enquiries relating to SOF in terms of client's requirementsCoordinating with the project beneficiariesDevelop and maintain a detailed project scheduleEnsure adherence to project deadlinesResponsible to track project changes and produces updated scheduleConduct regular supervisory visitsCollect relevant project data;In charge of performance and program growth according to the SOF approved plansCompile reports of findings of the need assessment and Interaction with project partners:Performing other related duties as may be assigned.Maintain data integrity through accurate entries and data managementProject management experience and community mobilizationMust be computer literate.Be able to work with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds.Good communication skillsAbility to build collaborative relationshipsDiploma in Business Administration or Project management from a recognized institution.Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org so as to reach us no later than 22nd May 2014.
Candidates should quote their current and expected salaries. Applications without this information will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. 
By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefiting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant position:-
Position: Gender Development Coordinator
Responsible for the provision of quality case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors.Manage 4-5 Gender Caseworkers and ensure the quality of their work.Oversee the training and professional development of caseworkers to respond to cases of GBV throughout Kibera and ensure effective referral for survivors of GBV.Oversee the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities in the Gender Department.Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services are provided and utilized.Provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including support groups.Work with community stakeholders and partners to increase the number of clients served and the ensure a quality referrals for services we do not provide.Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner. Previous management experience strongly preferred with excellent Case management backgroundStrong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.Strong organizational and communication skills.Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology.Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.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 6th May 2014. Candidates who applied before need not to reapply.

Open Position: Clinical Officer
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
About the Organization:
Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.

Reports to: Clinic Operations Manager

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Clerking, examination, diagnosing and treatment of patients.Referring critical and complicated conditions to other hospitals as per SHOFCO responsibilities.Attending to emergencies.Participating in CME’sAttending to CCC patients and managing opportunistic infections.Proper prescription of drugs.Performing any other duty assigned by manager.Diploma in clinical workThree years experience of the sameAt least one year experience working in CCCComputer knowledge will be preferableComfortable using OpenMRSExceptional, organizational, planning and management skills.Effective communication skillsInformation gathering and information monitoring skillsProblem analyses and problem solving skillsJudgment and decision-making abilityInitiativeConfidentialityAttention to detail and accuracyFlexibilityComfortable working in an informal settlementTo Apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org
Deadline to Apply: January 21st, 2013

Open Position: Clinical Officer
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
About the Organization:
Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.

Reports to: Clinic Operations Manager

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Clerking, examination, diagnosing and treatment of patients.Referring critical and complicated conditions to other hospitals as per SHOFCO responsibilities.Attending to emergencies.Participating in CME’sAttending to CCC patients and managing opportunistic infections.Proper prescription of drugs.Performing any other duty assigned by manager.Diploma in clinical workThree years experience of the sameAt least one year experience working in CCCComputer knowledge will be preferableComfortable using OpenMRSExceptional, organizational, planning and management skills.Effective communication skillsInformation gathering and information monitoring skillsProblem analyses and problem solving skillsJudgment and decision-making abilityInitiativeConfidentialityAttention to detail and accuracyFlexibilityComfortable working in an informal settlementTo Apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org
Deadline to Apply: January 21st, 2013