Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is seeking a Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator to be responsible for training and equipping beneficiaries with employability and entrepreneurship skills. The role involves facilitating job market-oriented employability training, business management training, and sourcing appropriate placements for employability students.
Key Responsibilities
Mobilize and sensitize community members for Entrepreneurship and employability training.
Sensitize members on the importance of entrepreneurship training and the benefits for their businesses.
Train members on Income Generating Activities (IGAs) that are market-oriented and youth in employability skills.
Train the requisite number of members on the comprehensive entrepreneurship module.
Conduct business mentorship for members to achieve business sustainability.
Link members to SHOFCO Sacco for microloans to improve their businesses.
Track the progress of each mentee through personalized visits and surveys.
Research the market on viable ideas for IGAs, learn, and prepare for training.
Mobilize and recruit members for IGA training.
Ensure great collaboration with SUN (SHOFCO Urban Network) to grow Livelihoods programs.
Network within and outside the operating area to obtain job, internship, and artisan opportunities for graduates.
Conduct interview preparation and work ethics interactive activities.
Assist trainees in preparing professional CVs and cover letters.
Conduct business assessments for SHOFCO beneficiaries.
Review and constantly improve the Employability and Entrepreneurship training modules.
Develop supplementary material for employability training.
Mobilize, sensitize, and recruit refugees into the programs.
Manage registration and placement of youth in vocational schools and follow up on their progress.
Form and train Urban Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLA/GSLA).
Train young people in job readiness and entrepreneurship skills.
Support young people in internship/apprenticeship and gainful employment placement.
Organize innovation challenges and provide SME incubation support.
Provide business mentorship and support young people with grants or referrals to SHOFCO SACCO for loans.
Initiate partnerships and collaborations that expand SHOFCO's work.
Requirements and Qualifications
Academic Qualifications: At least a Diploma in any relevant field or discipline.
Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in economic empowerment or a related task.
Affiliation: An applicant must be a SHOFCO SUN member or affiliated with SUN.
How to Apply
All interested applicants should send their CV and a detailed cover letter to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with the job position "Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator" in the subject line. Applications are due by March 23, 2026.
How to Apply
All interested applicants should send their CV and a detailed cover letter to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with the job position "Sustainable Livelihoods Facilitator" in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by March 23, 2026.
