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Basketball Coaches – Nairobi – 5 Posts

Job Summary
The Coach will be responsible for delivering life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and supporting the planning of major program activities for learners in special and inclusive schools under the Basketball Experience – Disability Inclusion (BE-DI) Project. The Coach will play a central role in inclusive sports programming, ensuring that basketball and life-skills sessions are engaging, adapted, and safe for all participants. They will work closely with Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) and school P.E teachers to foster an inclusive, empowering learning environment.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly basketball and life-skills sessions aligned with the BE-DI curriculum.
• Adapt and modify sports activities to suit learners with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities.
• Ensure the safety, participation, and emotional well-being of all learners during sessions.
• Collaborate with SLIs and PE teachers to foster inclusive engagement and communication.
• Monitor learner attendance and progress; submit session reports to the Project Officer.
• Support the coordination and execution of inter-school events, including the launch, awareness day, and Final Games.
• Attend all required training, planning meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and child protection standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience playing Basketball game as a player or coaching.
• Experience working with children, preferably inclusive or special needs settings.
• At least 1 year of experience in coaching basketball.
• Certification in First Aid and Child Safeguarding is an added advantage-not a requirement.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English.
• Knowledge of Kenya Sign Language is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage learners with disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive sports methodologies and adaptive coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discipline, structure, and learner safety.
• Team-oriented, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and child-centered learning.

Basketball Coaches – Kiambu – 5 Posts

Job Summary
The Coach will be responsible for delivering life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and supporting the planning of major program activities for learners in special and inclusive schools under the Basketball Experience – Disability Inclusion (BE-DI) Project. The Coach will play a central role in inclusive sports programming, ensuring that basketball and life-skills sessions are engaging, adapted, and safe for all participants. They will work closely with Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) and school P.E teachers to foster an inclusive, empowering learning environment.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly basketball and life-skills sessions aligned with the BE-DI curriculum.
• Adapt and modify sports activities to suit learners with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities.
• Ensure the safety, participation, and emotional well-being of all learners during sessions.
• Collaborate with SLIs and PE teachers to foster inclusive engagement and communication.
• Monitor learner attendance and progress; submit session reports to the Project Officer.
• Support the coordination and execution of inter-school events, including the launch, awareness day, and Final Games.
• Attend all required training, planning meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and child protection standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience playing Basketball game as a player or coaching.
• Experience working with children, preferably inclusive or special needs settings.
• At least 1 year of experience in coaching basketball.
• Certification in First Aid and Child Safeguarding is an added advantage-not a requirement.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English.
• Knowledge of Kenya Sign Language is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage learners with disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive sports methodologies and adaptive coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discipline, structure, and learner safety.
• Team-oriented, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and child-centered learning.

Basketball Coaches – Machakos – 5 Posts

Job Summary
The Coach will be responsible for delivering life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and supporting the planning of major program activities for learners in special and inclusive schools under the Basketball Experience – Disability Inclusion (BE-DI) Project. The Coach will play a central role in inclusive sports programming, ensuring that basketball and life-skills sessions are engaging, adapted, and safe for all participants. They will work closely with Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) and school P.E teachers to foster an inclusive, empowering learning environment.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly basketball and life-skills sessions aligned with the BE-DI curriculum.
• Adapt and modify sports activities to suit learners with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities.
• Ensure the safety, participation, and emotional well-being of all learners during sessions.
• Collaborate with SLIs and PE teachers to foster inclusive engagement and communication.
• Monitor learner attendance and progress; submit session reports to the Project Officer.
• Support the coordination and execution of inter-school events, including the launch, awareness day, and Final Games.
• Attend all required training, planning meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and child protection standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience playing Basketball game as a player or coaching.
• Experience working with children, preferably inclusive or special needs settings.
• At least 1 year of experience in coaching basketball.
• Certification in First Aid and Child Safeguarding is an added advantage-not a requirement.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English.
• Knowledge of Kenya Sign Language is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage learners with disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive sports methodologies and adaptive coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discipline, structure, and learner safety.
• Team-oriented, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and child-centered learning.

Basketball Coaches – Kajiado – 5 Posts

Job Summary
The Coach will be responsible for delivering life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and supporting the planning of major program activities for learners in special and inclusive schools under the Basketball Experience – Disability Inclusion (BE-DI) Project. The Coach will play a central role in inclusive sports programming, ensuring that basketball and life-skills sessions are engaging, adapted, and safe for all participants. They will work closely with Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) and school P.E teachers to foster an inclusive, empowering learning environment.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly basketball and life-skills sessions aligned with the BE-DI curriculum.
• Adapt and modify sports activities to suit learners with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities.
• Ensure the safety, participation, and emotional well-being of all learners during sessions.
• Collaborate with SLIs and PE teachers to foster inclusive engagement and communication.
• Monitor learner attendance and progress; submit session reports to the Project Officer.
• Support the coordination and execution of inter-school events, including the launch, awareness day, and Final Games.
• Attend all required training, planning meetings, and performance evaluations.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and child protection standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience playing Basketball game as a player or coaching.
• Experience working with children, preferably inclusive or special needs settings.
• At least 1 year of experience in coaching basketball.
• Certification in First Aid and Child Safeguarding is an added advantage-not a requirement.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English.
• Knowledge of Kenya Sign Language is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage learners with disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive sports methodologies and adaptive coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discipline, structure, and learner safety.
• Team-oriented, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to promoting equality, safeguarding, and child-centered learning.

Disability Inclusion Officer- Basketball Experience

Job Summary

The Disability Inclusion Officer will lead all disability inclusion components of the BE-DI project. They will provide technical guidance, coordinate inclusive programming, strengthen capacity of coaches and teachers, and ensure adherence to disability-inclusive education and sport standards. The officer will work closely with schools, disability organizations, caregivers, and county stakeholders to foster inclusive environments that enable children with disabilities, especially girls to meaningfully participate and thrive.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership on Disability Inclusion

• Provide expert guidance on inclusive sports methodologies for children with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments.
• Lead the contextualization and adaptation of coaching methods, training manuals, and life skills content.
• Ensure all program activities align with disability rights frameworks (CRPD, UDL principles, MoE guidelines).

School and Community Engagement

• Support mapping and assessment of schools for disability inclusion readiness.
• Facilitate disability awareness sessions for parents, caregivers, Boards of Management, and community leaders.
• Strengthen linkages between schools and disability rights organizations.

Capacity Building

• Train coaches, sign language interpreters, teachers, aides, and KRCS staff on disability inclusion, communication techniques, and adaptive sports practices.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to field teams on inclusive delivery approaches.
• Support orientation sessions for schools on accessible safeguarding and PSEA standards.

Implementation Support

• Oversee implementation of inclusive basketball clinics, ensuring accessibility, safety, and participation of children with different abilities.
• Support procurement, customization, and distribution of adapted sports equipment.
• Ensure all clinics and tournaments actively include girls with disabilities.

Monitoring, Documentation & Learning

• Conduct regular school visits to monitor inclusion practices and identify emerging needs.
• Collect and analyze disability-disaggregated data on participation, skills outcomes, and inclusion indicators.
• Document best practices, case studies, and success stories from beneficiaries.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Ministry of Education, County Education Officers, disability organizations (DPOs), KISE, County Sports Directors, and other partners.
• Participate in quarterly stakeholder meetings and technical working groups.
• Support organization of Awareness Days, mini-tournaments, and the End Game Tournament.

Safeguarding & Protection

• Ensure all project activities uphold KRCS safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection policies.
• Guide coaches and teachers on disability-sensitive safeguarding practices and safe reporting mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education, Disability Studies, Occupational Therapy, Community Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in disability inclusion, inclusive education, or child protection programming.
• Proven experience engaging children with visual, hearing, or physical impairments.
• Familiarity with disability rights frameworks, inclusive sports, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, PSEA, and child protection in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience coordinating with government, schools, and disability organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in disability inclusion and adaptive sports.
• Proficient facilitation, coaching, and training skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data collection tools.
• Ability to work independently, travel frequently, and manage field logistics.
• High level of empathy, patience, and sensitivity when working with children.

Project Assistant

Job Summary

The Project Assistant will support the administrative and logistical functions of the BE-DI project. The role will involve coordinating field activities, supporting documentation, assisting with procurement and financial tracking, and liaising with coaches, schools, and interpreters. The Assistant will also contribute to data collection, record keeping, and preparation of activity reports.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support logistical arrangements for trainings, school visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment distribution, coach attendance, and field activity reports.
• Assist in preparing requisitions, budget tracking, and procurement documentation.
• Collect and compile data from schools and coaches for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Facilitate timely communication between field teams, schools, and project management.
• Support documentation of case studies, photo evidence, and project stories.
• Ensure filing and archiving of all project-related documents and reports.
• Assist in organizing disability inclusion forums and Final Game 2026 event logistics.
• Support interpreters and coaches with materials and logistics as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Education, Disability Studies, or related discipline
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a project support role, preferably within inclusive or youth-centered programming in KRCS context.
• Proficiency in sign language interpretation is a STRONG REQUIREMENT.
• Basic understanding of disability inclusion, safeguarding, and child protection.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in community and school environments.

Research Officer- Africa Migration Hub

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Research Officer will be based in Nairobi at KRCS and is responsible for the design and technical support of the research agenda of the Hub, in coordination with the Hub Program Manager.
• The Research Officer will support the Program Manager in coordination and maintaining relationships with Red Cross and Red Crescent actors across the region and with migration-related research and academic institutions.
• The Research Officer reports to the Hub Program Manager who is also based in Nairobi at Kenya Red Cross Society.   

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate  on Africa Migration Research Hub (‘Hub’) knowledge creation, including research design and ethics
• Coordinate  on the design and analysis stages of research projects, including Humanitarian Service Point Impact Studies 
• Support the Program Manager in research project implementation and data collection stages of research projects  
• Design and deliver practical research training for Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies both in-person and online  
• Drive increased evidence on migration issues in Africa, including through leading research engagement and collaboration
• Support and maintain partnerships with universities/research institutes and build the capacity of National Societies to collaborate with these institutions  
• Coordinate with the Program Manager for guidance and support related to Movement engagement on migration in the region, as needed, to inform design and implementation of research projects
• Provide support to the Hub’s monitoring, evaluation and learning activities
• Lead on writing or editing Lab publications (such as reports), and author or co-author academic publications
• Support in recruitment and coordination of expert volunteers and interns to support activities involved in this role, including research, communications and other projects

Position Selection Criteria
DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various audiences, both academic and non-academic, demonstrated through conference presentations and written work such as policy reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong ability to design and undertake complex migration research, including academic research across more than one country
• Advanced cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and volunteers engaged in operational work in an inclusive way
• Proven ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, experience working in universities and with academic networks is highly desirable
• Proven capacity to be adaptive and resilient and to work independently in a self-directed manner, and also as a member of a team
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in English, including online/remote engagement, advanced editing and writing skills with ability to understand requirements for varying audiences. Fluency in French is highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in a wide range of IT applications, including Kobo Toolbox, Nvivo, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and of its approaches to migration, advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy (desirable)   
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation/impact frameworks (desirable)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Postgraduate degree (PhD preferred) in Social Sciences. Research experience in migration and forced displacement or refugee studies in Africa is essential
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research
• In depth knowledge of qualitative methodologies, including trauma-informed research and child-friendly methodologies
• Experience in producing and maintaining research and data protocols, ethics applications and ensuring the secure storage of data

Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) – Machakos – 2 Posts

Job Summary
The Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) will play a crucial role in ensuring the active participation and inclusion of Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in all project activities. The SLI will support effective communication between learners, coaches, and facilitators during basketball life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and other scheduled sessions.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret real-time communication between Deaf learners and coaches during all project activities.
• Provide sign language interpretation during training sessions, meetings, and games.
• Assist learners in understanding instructions and engaging meaningfully in activities.
• Collaborate with coaches and aides to adapt communication strategies to suit learners’ needs.
• Foster inclusive practices and help create an accessible, welcoming learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards of interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Sign Language Interpretation from a recognized institution.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Deaf or hard-of-hearing children or youth within the KRCS context.
• Knowledge of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is mandatory.
• Experience working in educational or youth development settings is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, aides, and program staff.
• High level of cultural and disability sensitivity.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and child safeguarding.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.

Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) – Kajiado – 2 Posts

Job Summary
The Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) will play a crucial role in ensuring the active participation and inclusion of Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in all project activities. The SLI will support effective communication between learners, coaches, and facilitators during basketball life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and other scheduled sessions.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret real-time communication between Deaf learners and coaches during all project activities.
• Provide sign language interpretation during training sessions, meetings, and games.
• Assist learners in understanding instructions and engaging meaningfully in activities.
• Collaborate with coaches and aides to adapt communication strategies to suit learners’ needs.
• Foster inclusive practices and help create an accessible, welcoming learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards of interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Sign Language Interpretation from a recognized institution.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Deaf or hard-of-hearing children or youth within the KRCS context.
• Knowledge of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is mandatory.
• Experience working in educational or youth development settings is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, aides, and program staff.
• High level of cultural and disability sensitivity.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and child safeguarding.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.

Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) – Kiambu – 2 Posts

Job Summary
The Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) will play a crucial role in ensuring the active participation and inclusion of Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in all project activities. The SLI will support effective communication between learners, coaches, and facilitators during basketball life-skills clinics, school assemblies, and other scheduled sessions.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret real-time communication between Deaf learners and coaches during all project activities.
• Provide sign language interpretation during training sessions, meetings, and games.
• Assist learners in understanding instructions and engaging meaningfully in activities.
• Collaborate with coaches and aides to adapt communication strategies to suit learners’ needs.
• Foster inclusive practices and help create an accessible, welcoming learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards of interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Sign Language Interpretation from a recognized institution.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Deaf or hard-of-hearing children or youth within the KRCS context.
• Knowledge of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) is mandatory.
• Experience working in educational or youth development settings is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, aides, and program staff.
• High level of cultural and disability sensitivity.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and child safeguarding.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.

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