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SL Tailoring Instructor- Kibera
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities in the SHOFCO sites
- Ensure implementation of SWEP tailoring Standard Operating procedures.
- Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
- Help build positive relations within the team and external parties
- Provide input and ideas into the strategy, design and structure of the program.
- Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
- Assist with the recruitment, hiring and on boarding of the SWEP tailoring staff and conducting quarterly staff performance Appraisals.
- Monitor the operations of the SWEP tailoring section as the overall in charge for the production and marketing of products
- Coordinate the running of SWEP tailoring production unit, ensuring growth and continuous
- Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP and enhance program linkages with the Gender and other relevant departments
- Develop and maintain relationships with members, offering personalised support and tracking stories of change (impact stories/success)
- Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
- Organise training and refreshers for SWEP tailor and other IGAs
- Support SWEP officer in reviewing training content and ensure quality delivery in all Tailoring, handcrafts and IGA trainings
- Manage program resources by preparing budgets and tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
- Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
- Undertake documentation of good practices and lessons learned and ensure incorporation in improved processes.
- Prepare and submit monthly/ weekly/ quarterly update reports on the programme’s projects.
- Identify and document program success stories and other narratives to enhance quality of donor visits and donor reports.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
- Work with the SWEP Officer to ensure sustainability of the program
- Explore new business models in conjunction with the line manager
Academic qualification
- Tailoring qualification is a must backed with experience in textile/ tailoring as an Instructor
Professional Qualifications
- Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Experience in a relevant field
- Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
- Prior experience using basic computer software
Functional Skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Establishing rapport
- Interacting with people
- Empowering individuals
IT Tutor
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilising and Train students on basic computer application packages such as:-MS Office, MS word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, Desktop publishing, Internet and email
- Provide PC Support
- To assess and examine students on the areas of study
- Manage application software used for training
- Track and keep students’ attendance records
- Trouble shooting of students’ computer systems and related peripherals.
- Ensure conducive learning environment for the students
- Manage students’ intake and evaluation process and submit financial records to the finance manager
- Ensure all registered students are issued with membership cards
- Ensure all the learning aids are available for the students
- File and maintain proper student records
- Organise graduation events for computer training graduands
- Request and issue certificates to the graduands
- Resolution of minor disputes and conflicts amongst the students
- Develop work-plans and activity budgets
- Liaise with the team lead on the appropriate opportunities for the computer students whether in job or training placements
Academic qualification
- Diploma / Certificate in IT or any equivalent IT course
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Experience in ICT training
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Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Kibera
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Mathare
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Korogocho
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Kisumu
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Siaya
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator- Mombasa
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship training and employability training.
- Sensitize members on importance of entrepreneurship training and benefits of the training for their businesses.
- Train members on IGAs that are market oriented and youth in Employability.
- Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
- Conduct business mentorship on members to achieve sustainability of businesses.
- Link members to Shofco Sacco for microloans to improve business.
- Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
- Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn and prepare for training.
- Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
- Ensure great collaboration with SUN to grow Livelihoods programs
- Network in and out of operating area and obtain job/intern/artisan opportunities for employability graduates.
- Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
- Assist trainees prepare good CVs and cover letters
- Conduct business assessment for SHOFCO beneficiaries
- Review the Employability, Entrepreneurship training modules and constantly improve on them.
- Develop supplementary material for Employability training
- Mobilize, sensitize and recruitment of refugees.
- Registration and placement of youth in vocational schools for training
- Follow up on the youth placed in vocational Skills Training Institutions.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in any relevant field/ Discipline
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task
Functional Skills
- Meeting timescales
- Examining information
- Articulating information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Convincing people
- Directing people
- Producing output
Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant- Kibera
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
- Market SWEP products and assist in online marketing and sales.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
- Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP.
- Monitor the progress of the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
- Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
- Ensure that SWEP supplies are available and place requests.
- Explore areas of partnerships and collaboration with other like-minded organizations
- Assist to manage program resources by tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
- Submit monthly production payroll.
- Maintain the sales ledger/ Data
- Conduct market assessment to determine new trends and advise the department
- Participate in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
- Maintain and attend to SWEP shops.
- Create new designs.
- Ensure product quality control and ensure that all orders are completed on time.
- Identify, recruit and build capacity of individuals enrolled in the SWEP project.
- supervise and allocate roles to SWEP tailors.
- Ensure program equipment (the machines and equipment) are in good condition and serviced regularly
- Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
- Provide women with mentors, employment related skills and experiential learning to build networks and expand the circle of opportunity.
- Gather customer feedback.
- Ensure all the beneficiaries data is captured in google drive
- Document all SWEP activities and success stories.
- Organise and facilitate SWEP support groups and table banking / VSLA meetings.
- Collect payments for SWEP merchandise.
Academic qualification
- Certificate in Project Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Work or any related field
Professional Qualification
- Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Entry level position
- Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
Functional Skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
- Producing output
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Upholding standards
- Interacting with people
- Convincing people
- Team working
Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant- Kisumu
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
- Market SWEP products and assist in online marketing and sales.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
- Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP.
- Monitor the progress of the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
- Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
- Ensure that SWEP supplies are available and place requests.
- Explore areas of partnerships and collaboration with other like-minded organizations
- Assist to manage program resources by tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
- Submit monthly production payroll.
- Maintain the sales ledger/ Data
- Conduct market assessment to determine new trends and advise the department
- Participate in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
- Maintain and attend to SWEP shops.
- Create new designs.
- Ensure product quality control and ensure that all orders are completed on time.
- Identify, recruit and build capacity of individuals enrolled in the SWEP project.
- supervise and allocate roles to SWEP tailors.
- Ensure program equipment (the machines and equipment) are in good condition and serviced regularly
- Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
- Provide women with mentors, employment related skills and experiential learning to build networks and expand the circle of opportunity.
- Gather customer feedback.
- Ensure all the beneficiaries data is captured in google drive
- Document all SWEP activities and success stories.
- Organise and facilitate SWEP support groups and table banking / VSLA meetings.
- Collect payments for SWEP merchandise.
Academic qualification
- Certificate in Project Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Work or any related field
Professional Qualification
- Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Entry level position
- Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
Functional Skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
- Producing output
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Upholding standards
- Interacting with people
- Convincing people
- Team working
Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant- Siaya
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
- Market SWEP products and assist in online marketing and sales.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
- Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP.
- Monitor the progress of the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
- Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
- Ensure that SWEP supplies are available and place requests.
- Explore areas of partnerships and collaboration with other like-minded organizations
- Assist to manage program resources by tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
- Submit monthly production payroll.
- Maintain the sales ledger/ Data
- Conduct market assessment to determine new trends and advise the department
- Participate in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
- Maintain and attend to SWEP shops.
- Create new designs.
- Ensure product quality control and ensure that all orders are completed on time.
- Identify, recruit and build capacity of individuals enrolled in the SWEP project.
- supervise and allocate roles to SWEP tailors.
- Ensure program equipment (the machines and equipment) are in good condition and serviced regularly
- Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
- Provide women with mentors, employment related skills and experiential learning to build networks and expand the circle of opportunity.
- Gather customer feedback.
- Ensure all the beneficiaries data is captured in google drive
- Document all SWEP activities and success stories.
- Organise and facilitate SWEP support groups and table banking / VSLA meetings.
- Collect payments for SWEP merchandise.
Academic qualification
- Certificate in Project Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Work or any related field
Professional Qualification
- Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Entry level position
- Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
Functional Skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
- Producing output
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Upholding standards
- Interacting with people
- Convincing people
- Team working
Women Empowerment Program (SWEP) Assistant- Mathare
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
- Market SWEP products and assist in online marketing and sales.
- Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
- Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP.
- Monitor the progress of the program and maintain relationships by communicating with the women.
- Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
- Ensure that SWEP supplies are available and place requests.
- Explore areas of partnerships and collaboration with other like-minded organizations
- Assist to manage program resources by tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
- Submit monthly production payroll.
- Maintain the sales ledger/ Data
- Conduct market assessment to determine new trends and advise the department
- Participate in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
- Maintain and attend to SWEP shops.
- Create new designs.
- Ensure product quality control and ensure that all orders are completed on time.
- Identify, recruit and build capacity of individuals enrolled in the SWEP project.
- supervise and allocate roles to SWEP tailors.
- Ensure program equipment (the machines and equipment) are in good condition and serviced regularly
- Identify SWEP tailors training needs and facilitate workshop sessions.
- Provide women with mentors, employment related skills and experiential learning to build networks and expand the circle of opportunity.
- Gather customer feedback.
- Ensure all the beneficiaries data is captured in google drive
- Document all SWEP activities and success stories.
- Organise and facilitate SWEP support groups and table banking / VSLA meetings.
- Collect payments for SWEP merchandise.
Academic qualification
- Certificate in Project Management, Business, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Work or any related field
Professional Qualification
- Qualification in any relevant field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Entry level position
- Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
Functional Skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
- Producing output
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Upholding standards
- Interacting with people
- Convincing people
- Team working
Method of Application
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shofco.org with a clear subject line SL Tailoring Instructor -Kibera. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should reach us no later than 14th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.