Youth Employment & Skills Officer. (3 positions)

Humanities & NGOs

K sh 85,000 – 140,000 gross / month

Openings: 3 positions Location: Nairobi – Zimmerman (Mirema Dr / Kahawa West edge) Overview: Connecting young talent to meaningful work is more than a placement game; it’s about opening doors that last. You’ll be the bridge between ambitious youth and apprenticeships, entry-level jobs, and practical short courses, making sure candidates are ready, confident, and informed. Screening, mentoring, and mapping their aspirations are just as important as filling positions. In this role, our client counts on you to keep programs human-centered while hitting targets. You’ll run soft-skills bootcamps that genuinely prepare participants for the workplace, and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with MSMEs to ensure placements stick. Tracking outcomes isn’t just about numbers, it’s about measuring real impact and improving the program over time. Expect to wear many hats: trainer, coach, liaison, and advocate. From coordinating with employers to troubleshooting retention issues, your work ensures young people don’t just land a role, they thrive in it. If you’re energized by seeing someone’s career spark to life and can balance empathy with performance, this is your stage. Key Responsibilities: - Recruit and screen youth; map interests and barriers. - Deliver job-readiness training; coordinate short courses. - Secure internships/apprenticeships; track placement retention. - Maintain employer relationships and feedback loops. - Report outcomes and lessons for program pivots. Education & Experience: - BA Social Sciences/HR/Business; 2–4 yrs youth employment programs. Skills & Tools: - Coaching, employer outreach, spreadsheets/CRM, facilitation. KPIs: - Placement rate, 90-day retention, employer satisfaction, cost per placement. Compensation (Kenya): KES 85,000–140,000 + placement incentives. Figures are client estimates and vary with outcomes. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, transport allowance. Growth Path: - Senior Officer → Youth Employment Coordinator → Program Manager (Livelihoods). Ideal promotion cycle.