Job
Title: Program
Manager - Youth Empowerment
Location: Nairobi with frequent travels
Salary: 150K - 200K
Our
client is an NGO that offers customized training to help youth integrate easily
into the employment market and entrepreneurship.
Key
Responsibilities
- Lead
the enhancement and growth of the organizations programs
- Develop
collaboration and networking with other organizations and corporate to
enhance the livelihood benefits of entrepreneurship for youth
- Develop
and mentor micro businesses and track their progress and impact
- Research
models for entrepreneurship programs, lead integration of best practices
to further grow the businesses
- Provide
market linkages to enable youth to successfully set up and grow businesses
- Promote
the entrepreneurship program through traditional and social media outlets
- Review
the entrepreneurship curriculum and processes and develop a network of
stakeholders to serve as support and practical training platforms.
- Design,
implement and organize events and activities to support growth of the
programs
- Provide
regular reports on the programs progress
- Training,
coaching and supporting the team of staff so as to deliver on programs.
Required
Skills and Qualifications
- A
post graduate degree or diploma in a relevant field, with a first degree
in social sciences
- A
minimum of 5 years experience in designing and implementing community
development programs
- Demonstrate
leadership skills and ability to work with marginalized youth
- Ability
to mentor, coach or train individuals in business concepts, leadership
etc.
- A
solid foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Working with
start-up businesses or academic training in business methods will be an
asset
- Ability
to build partnerships and work in teams
- Experience
in skills training or workshop facilitation
- Excellent
communication skills both oral and written
How to
Apply
Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Program Manager - Youth Empowerment) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 14th September 2016.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only
applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part
of the short listing process.