Project Coordinator NGO Job MMS-K

About MMS-K:

Make Me Smile Kenya (MMS-K) is a Kenyan non-profit organization established in 2009 with a holistic approach to sustainable development cooperation. The organization focuses on promoting the health and development of adolescents and young people through programming, policy advocacy, and capacity building. Since its inception, MMS-K has collaborated with government structures and relevant stakeholders to significantly improve adolescent reproductive health, establishing itself as a key implementer in adolescent youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) rights programming and advocacy in Kisumu County.

Background

MMS-K is implementing a 2-year SCALE Project in partnership with Vivamos. The SCALE (Systematic Community-Led Apprenticeship and Livelihood Enterprise) Project is a two-year youth empowerment initiative designed to address unemployment and underemployment among young people aged 18-34 years in Kisumu East, Nyakach, and Muhoroni sub-counties. The project seeks to enhance the socio-economic well-being of youth through skills development, employment linkages, entrepreneurship promotion, and market engagement. The project targets 400 youth, of whom 70% are Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW). Through its three strategic objectives, the project aims to provide market-relevant vocational and entrepreneurship training to the targeted youth, facilitate employment opportunities for at least 320 youth in both formal and informal sectors, and support the establishment of 100 youth-led enterprises. Additionally, the project seeks to stimulate local economic participation by engaging 10,000 community members to patronize and support the youth-owned businesses established under the initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of project related activities across Kisumu East, Nyakach and Muhoroni Sub Counties
• Responsible for stakeholders’ management in the sub counties
• Assist in office administrative issues, particularly pertaining to records, payments and other key issues.
• Responsible for overall management of site offices in the 3 sub counties
• Coordinating the work of mentors and facilitators in the sub counties keeping records of their activities and work plans
• Participate in project, organizational and institutional meetings take notes/minutes and work harmoniously with other stakeholders.
• Producing Monthly Ward Narrative and Data Reports besides hosting periodic review meeting with Mentors and facilitators
• Keep records for data collected and reported.
• Identify and develop Project human success stories to share on the organization’s social media and partners.
• Work with project team to develop picture speaks and newsletter for various activities
• Work with the communication officer to develop project communication materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, Education, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in youth empowerment, livelihoods, vocational training, entrepreneurship development, or community-based development programs.
• Experience working with youth, particularly Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization.
• Knowledge of donor-funded project implementation and reporting requirements will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:

Human Resources Manager
Make Me Smile Kenya,
P O Box 3033-40100
Kisumu

E-mail :office@makemesmile-kenya.org