Young Adult International Exchange Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee

Responsibilities

Manage MCC Kenya’s young adult (22-30 years old) exchange program, which each year hosts four international participants in Kenya and sends six Kenyans and Tanzanians to international locations:

• Explore potential assignments, select host families, review job descriptions, review applications, and select candidates
• Mentor and provide support for the participants living in Kenya and stay connected with those leaving Kenya and Tanzania for other countries
• Provide orientation and learning support for participants including organizing language study, intentional learning activities, and relationship-building amongst participants
• Process immigration and visa requirements
• Facilitate the interaction of Kenyan/Tanzanian alumni of the MCC young adult exchange programs.
• Organize learning tours and staff visits from MCC global as needed

Program support

• Accompany an MCC Kenya partner receiving project grant
• Maintain MCC Kenya’s project and program database
• Support MCC Kenya staff and partners as they implement safeguarding requirements
• Participate in MCC meetings, conferences, and events, including weekly team devotions
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Community Development, Project Management, International Relations, Education or related degree
• At least five years relevant experience, preferably in an NGO
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to mentor young adults with wisdom and empathy
• Cross-cultural experience (either in Kenya or outside of Kenya)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• English and Kiswahili fluency both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Legal right to work in Kenya

Personal Characteristics

• Commitment to MCC’s mission and values, including service and nonviolence
• Passion for interacting with young people and with people from other countries
• Maturity and sound judgment
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Good time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic team spirit