Consultancy – Mentorship Expert at Generation Kenya

We are searching for an experienced Consultancy – Mentorship Expert at Generation Kenya at our Kenya facility. You are eligible for this position if you have demonstrated experience mentorship primarily in textile and apparel sectors. Please note that Only applicants who are residents in Kenya will be considered.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support:

Researching and assessing the existing mentorship structures for SMO graduates, focusing on addressing the existing gaps and the young people’s challenges.
Gather feedback from graduates, mentors, and stakeholders (factories, supervisors in EPZs) to understand the current mentorship system and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct research to identify the specific areas where young people in the program require mentorship, such as career development, workplace challenges, social support, and skill enhancement.
Design tailored mentorship interventions to fill the identified gaps, ensuring the program aligns with the specific needs of SMO graduates.
Recommend strategies for improving mentor training and development, ensuring mentors are equipped to address the diverse challenges faced by young people.

Stakeholder Consultations:

Engage with graduates, mentors, and EPZ employers to gather insights on areas of mentorship need and to identify practical solutions that fit into their work schedules.
Collaborate closely with the Generation Kenya team to ensure program goals align and discuss findings and insights for potential mentorship structures.

Mentorship Model and Needs Assessment:

Support the development of a flexible, practical mentorship model based on consultation findings.
Focus on designing mentorship models that fit within the time constraints of SMO graduates, potentially including in-person group mentoring or peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Reporting and Recommendations:

Prepare reports summarizing findings and proposing mentorship models, including recommendations on areas of mentorship focus.
Develop an implementation plan for the proposed mentorship model, ensuring it addresses both time constraints and the mentorship needs of the youth.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in textile technology, social sciences, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the textile and apparel industry, especially with Export Processing Zones (EPZs) or similar sectors.
Ability to conduct research, consultations, and data analysis.
Strong communication and organizational skills to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and organizations.

Core Competencies:

Understanding the challenges young people face in workforce programs, particularly those in the textile and apparel industry.
Experience working in mentorship programs or supporting youth development initiatives.
Experience in researching workforce development.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills – an ability to clearly communicate (both written and oral) complex results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently often within a required timeframe.
Basic knowledge in office suit (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)