Jobs at Kazi Solutions Ltd

"We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Persons living with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process upon request."

Requirements

• Must be a youth with disability 
• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. 
• Experience working with youth and/or persons with disabilities in multiple projects. 
• Strong knowledge of disability rights, inclusive education, and youth development principles. 
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and facilitation skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. 
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and social justice. 
• Event planning experience is a plus. 
• Proficiency in using communication and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and social media management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to identify youth with disabilities from across Africa who may benefit from the program.  
• Collaborate with the events team to develop and implement youth engagement programs and initiatives that bring together youth with disabilities 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with youth organizations across Africa, disability groups, universities, and local communities to foster collaboration and engagement. 
• Work with African youth to amplify their voices and ensure they are represented in speaking opportunities 
• Track the success and impact of youth engagement programs through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms. 
• Create reports to inform program objectives and implementation of initiatives. 
• Adjust programs based on feedback from participants, ensuring responsiveness to the needs of youth with disabilities. 
• Lead engagement activities during events, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive to all participants. 
• Work with the logistics team and events team to ensure a good flow of participant recruitment and event promotion. 

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Description

Our client in the NGO sector is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support an anticipated Mastercard Foundation-funded Inclusive Africa Program (IAP). The IAP is a five-year, multimillion-dollar regional initiative that aims to create socio-economic opportunities for young men and women with disabilities in Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana through enhanced digital accessibility. The program's strategic objective is to cultivate an environment that enables young individuals with disabilities to access digital economic opportunities by advancing digital accessibility policy, facilitating stakeholder engagement, driving digital innovation and entrepreneurship, amplifying youth voices, and establishing industry best practices.

"We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Persons living with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process upon request."

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in partner engagement, business development, fundraising, or similar roles in sectors such as non-profit, corporate, government, or international development.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including working with sponsors, clients, or collaborators in various capacities.
• Experience in advocacy or social impact initiatives that focus on disability rights or social justice would be advantageous.
• Experience in event planning involving multiple and diverse stakeholders. 
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to interact with partners and stakeholders effectively. 
• Proficiency in using communication and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and social media management tools. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with partners through regular meetings, calls, and events to maintain strong connections. 
• Identify new potential partners and grow the network. 
• Conduct research to identify opportunities for partnership growth. 
• Work with the events team and regional OPDs to support the program initiatives. 
• Follow up with partner agreements, ensure compliance with all agreements, and manage any legal or financial obligations.
• Track and evaluate the success of partnerships through KPIs and relevant metrics.
• Assist with the management of budgets for partner activities and ensure that resources are used effectively. 
• Document the engagement activities, prepare reports, and share insights with program staff and other stakeholders. 
• Provide partners with regular updates, reports, and feedback.