Mentoring Field Coordinator - Kakuma at Equity Bank Kenya

• The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the educational and personal development of scholars, empowering them to reach their full potential while ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Some of the key roles and responsibilities under the role of Mentoring Field Coordinator (MFC) will include:

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the mentoring programs for secondary school scholarship beneficiaries within Turkana county, prioritizing on the safety and well-being of the scholars.
• Develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the protection of mentees, peer and teacher mentors, and all program participants.
• Mobilization and recruitment of adequate and model peer and teacher mentors to support the scholars during mentoring engagements and activities.
• Conduct background checks and thorough vetting of peer and teacher mentors to ensure their suitability for working with vulnerable scholars.
• Provide training and ongoing support to peer and teacher mentors on delivery of mentoring content and safeguarding practices and protocols.
• Monitor mentorship relationships to ensure a safe and supportive environment, promptly addressing any concerns or incidents that may arise.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and parents to promote scholar wellness and create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Organize and facilitate wellness activities, workshops, and events to address the social, emotional, and mental well-being of mentees.
• Support mentees in maintaining academic excellence while developing life skills, self-esteem, resilience, and goal setting through mentoring sessions and group activities.
• Document and report any safeguarding incidents, concerns, or welfare issues promptly and in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Manage the program activities budgets, ensuring effective and efficient utilization of funds allocated for mentoring activities within the region.
• Plan and coordinate program-related events, workshops, and activities for beneficiaries in the region and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to secure necessary resources, venues, and materials for successful event implementation.
• Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned from the program implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordinating mentorship programs or similar youth development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of mentorship principles, best practices, and ethical considerations.
• Knowledge and experience in safeguarding practices, child protection, or relevant fields.
• Familiarity with local laws, regulations, and best practices related to safeguarding and child protection.
• Understanding of scholar well-being and the ability to implement effective strategies to support their social, emotional, and mental health.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and maintain professional boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with scholars, peer and teacher mentors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple mentorship relationships and activities.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by refugee students and their unique educational needs.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Fluency in the local language(s) is highly desirable.