Overall purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Technical Lead Youth protection and Development, the post holder will be charged with the following key responsibilities;
Responsibilities:
The officer will be charged with overseeing the daily operations of Kakuma Freelance Lab
Provide support to youth from host and refugee community who are program alumni to continue with freelance work from the Kakuma Freelance lab for sustainable growing (freelance) businesses
Manage the linkages of trained youths on entrepreneurship with identified markets from private sector companies (such as Microsoft, Pipe drive, Bolt, Google…) and as provided by LWF and donors.
Charged with ensuring that all Digital Literacy sessions at Youth centers are well coordinated and meet the needs of youths from the community.
Support in facilitating Mentorship and Life Skills programme for young people (Male and Female) in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, as part of the youth mentorship programme
Conduct regular trainings for LWF incentive/refugee staff to enhance their capacities on information technology, online protection and monitor use of knowledge gained during implementation.
Carry out regular monitoring of Youth activities being implemented at Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement
Prepare and submit timely activity reports as per set donor guideline and timeline.
Create new and maintain existing collaborative linkages with program partners
Facilitate linkage with community based structures at Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei community and host community
Support in development of concept paper for new proposal and review of LWF documents as needed
Supports in developing links and relationships with partners, community groups, and other youth led organizations and potential employers for supporting young people’s progression.
Carry out any other assignment as requested by the Youth Protection and development Technical Lead.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Project Planning and Management, Community Development, Social Work or related fields
Proven experience of minimum 3 years working within a humanitarian and development programme.
Experience working in an international NGO will be an added advantage.
An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement accountability activities within the LWF World Service essential.
Certification in Program Management or other relevant certifications an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES
Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
Proven experience in Project Management within the humanitarian sector.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
Excellent analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
Ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
Ability to work independently.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
A person of high integrity that will model LWF/WS Kenya Somali Program core values:
Dignity and justice
Compassion and commitment
Respect for diversity
Inclusion and participation
Transparency and accountability
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