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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

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.