Scholarship Officer
2 months ago
About Shining Hope For Communities
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic and community empowerment, and water and sanitation. The organization is currently active in the Kibera and Mathare slums of Nairobi.
Responsibilities
Design and Oversee Holistic Scholar Welfare Initiatives Lead design of school holiday programming Lead design of scholar support and mentorship initiatives Propose a design for an alumni program and model Support SHOFCO team members (namely scholarship coordinators) to give input and implement programBuild Capacity for Scholar Support
Train SUN facilitators and any other SHOFCO staff to implement programming Support skill-building among staff at schools where scholarship recipients attend as necessarySupport Strategic Direction
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of recruitment, selection, onboarding, and scholar support processes and procedures Build systems for sustainability and efficiency Support partnership development with organizations and institutions supporting vulnerable girls to advance and strengthen the ecosystem of supportSupport Innovation
With the support of the Scholarship Manager and other SHOFCO team members, co-design the recruitment, selection, disbursement, and monitoring and evaluation of “nudges” to 10,000 vulnerable students annually (nudges will be up to the value of 8,000Ksh in uniform, stationary, and other public school requirements) Provide your insights as they arise to improve programmatic impact and efficiency Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience working in educational program or community-based organization supporting youth. Experience in program design and training/facilitation with strong understanding of adult learning principles. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with students, staff, local community leaders and members, school and government officials High sense of professionalism in performing duties. Dedicated, proactive, and results-driven. Detail oriented and well-organized Strong communication (written and oral), negotiation, and administration skills. Propensity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.SHOFCO Offers:
A dynamic and supportive working environment with a diverse team committed to inclusive development. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.How To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with a clear subject line “JOB TITLE”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 8th July 2024.
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