Placement & Career Services Officer Job Red Cross

NGO Jobs, Kenya Red Cross Society Jobs.

Job Summary

To facilitate student career development through internships, job placements, mentorship, and partnerships with industry stakeholders, ensuring every continuing student and or graduate is career-ready and aligned with the institution’s mission.

Scope of the role:

• Students
• Employers/Industry Partners
• Faculty and Academic Departments
• Alumni

Your key Responsibilities:

• Advise and guide students on available internship and employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.
• Maintain and update the internship and placement database and prepare periodic reports on student placement outcomes.
• Coordinate career events, forums, mentorship sessions, and pre-internship orientations.
• Identify, refer, and facilitate eligible students for internships and job placements.
• Provide career counseling, including resume writing, interview skills, and workplace professionalism training.
• Develop and publish internship handbooks, career guidelines, and informational materials.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, government agencies, and corporate organizations to expand placement opportunities.
• Monitor and support students during internships to ensure a positive learning experience.
• Collect and analyze employer and graduate feedback to improve placement services.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure students are well-prepared and placed in relevant externship and job opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Placement & Career Service Assistant

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Career Development, HR, Education, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong communication, networking, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Competence in computer applications, career services software, and virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle).
• Familiarity with business, industry trends, and management functions, with proven ability to liaise effectively with employers and stakeholders.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in student placement, career services, counseling, or related higher education functions.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Proficient in using computerized systems, databases, and report preparation tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations, gather and analyze data, and evaluate student records.
• Good understanding of the hospitality industry, placement policies, and available career opportunities, with flexibility to travel when required.

How to Apply

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