Learning Initiatives Associate at Nova Pioneer

Job description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Learning Initiatives Associate who will play a critical role in launching our students on a journey toward a fulfilling career and life of impact by providing administrative support and coordinating career exploration programs. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

About The Role

The Learning Initiatives Associate is responsible for providing administrative support, coordinating career exploration programs and assisting/directing the planning, development, and implementation of duties and projects related to Post-School Success.

Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

• Scheduling/hosting university, guest speaker or prospective employer visits
• Planning the logistics for student/parent events on campus or off campus, e.g. career/university fairs
• Preparing, printing and distributing materials to students for exam preparations, etc.
• Sourcing for internship placement opportunities
• Sourcing and researching on job placement opportunities for Form 4 students
• Sourcing job shadowing opportunities for Form 2-4 students
• Sourcing, selecting and training mentors for students and alumni
• Creating and managing a database plus an evaluation and monitoring system for mentor/shadowing/internship programs (to ensure student and mentor/employer satisfaction)

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Arts or other related fields
• A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience, preferably in community or youth development, project management, marketing, event management, and/or operations
• Superior problem solving and planning skills
• Previous experience working with youth and/or in a school environment
• Strong communicator; able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Highly developed organizational and presentation skills
• A high degree of computer literacy
• Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels the organization and with external stakeholders
• Overseas work or study experience within a multicultural environment would be advantageous