Youth Skilling Officer at GROOTS Kenya

• GROOTS Kenya seeks to recruit an experienced Youth Skilling Officer This program. The Youth Skilling Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing skilling activities for young women survivors who receive shelter services under the Jasiri Scale Up Program.

Responsibilities:

Program Design and Planning:

• Develop skilling programs tailored to the needs and interests of young women survivors of gender-based violence participating in the Jasiri Scale Up Program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate leadership training components into the skilling program, empowering survivors to develop their leadership skills and self-confidence.
• Ensure that skilling activities are aligned with the objectives of the Jasiri Scale Up Program and address the specific needs of survivors.

Program Implementation:

• Coordinate the implementation of skilling activities, including organizing training sessions, workshops, and practical skills development opportunities.
• Facilitate leadership training sessions as part of the skilling program, providing survivors with tools and strategies to become agents of change in their communities.
• Monitor the progress of participants in the skilling program and provide individualized support and guidance as needed.
• Link the young women survivors of GBV with potential financial service providers where they can access working capital to start and own a business.

Resource Management:

• Manage the resources allocated for skilling activities under the Jasiri Scale Up Program, including accounting and logistics planning.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources to maximize the impact of the skilling program and achieve program objectives within budgetary constraints.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

• In collaboration with the MEL Department, collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in the skilling activities.
• Use MEL findings to inform programmatic decisions, adjust implementation strategies, and enhance the overall impact of the skilling program.
• Organize regular project coordination and review/ reflection meetings with project team for course correction and learning.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of quality and insightful project progress reports.

Partnership Development and Networking:

• Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, educational institutions such as TVET’s, and community-based organizations.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to leverage resources, share best practices, and expand the reach of the skilling program to more survivors.
• Participate in networking events, conferences, and workshops to raise awareness of the skilling program and promote collaboration with other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, community development, education).
• At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing skilling or vocational training programs, preferably for marginalized or vulnerable populations.
• Strong understanding of gender-based violence issues and the unique needs of survivors, with experience working in shelter or support services settings.
• Proven ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops, with a focus on leadership development and empowerment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with survivors, colleagues, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages spoken by the target population is an asset.