Light for the World Program Consultant – RISE Project Jobs in Kenya
About the Organization
Light for the World is an international organization working to promote disability rights and eye health.
The organization focuses on Eye Health, Inclusive Education and Inclusive Economic Empowerment to ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in society.
In Kenya, Light for the World promotes the socio-economic inclusion of people with disabilities through skills development, employment opportunities and inclusive workplace initiatives.
About the RISE Project
The Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment (RISE) Project is a three-year initiative aimed at supporting 1,000 young people, with and without disabilities, to transition into decent and sustainable employment.
The project combines employability training, career mentorship, job shadowing, internships and direct job placement support.
RISE also works with employers and institutions to improve disability inclusion and create equitable employment opportunities.
Role Purpose
The Program Consultant will support the transition of young people from training and mentorship into employment opportunities.
The consultant will focus on youth follow-up, employment readiness, job placements, employer engagement and ensuring outstanding placement activities are completed within project timelines.
The role will ensure participating youth are effectively supported throughout the employment journey, from skills development to successful workplace integration.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Follow-Up and Employment Readiness
Maintain regular communication with participating youth regarding employment opportunities and recruitment processes.
Maintain and update databases containing youth profiles, qualifications, skills, interests and placement status.
Support CV preparation, job applications, interview readiness and workplace preparation.
Track employment readiness and identify barriers affecting successful placement.
Collaborate with mentors, disability inclusion specialists and project stakeholders to address identified gaps.
Employment Linkage and Placement
Identify job, internship and other employment opportunities for participating youth.
Match candidates with suitable opportunities based on qualifications, competencies and employer requirements.
Coordinate referrals, applications, interviews and placement processes.
Maintain communication with employers and candidates throughout recruitment processes.
Support reasonable accommodation and disability inclusion requirements during placement processes.
Verify successful placements and support onboarding and workplace integration.
Placement Tracking and Project Closure
Track outstanding placement cases, referrals, interviews and employer responses.
Monitor project timelines and prioritize placement activities accordingly.
Maintain complete records and evidence of employment outcomes.
Prepare placement progress reports and status updates.
Consolidate placement data and documentation for project reporting and closeout.
Prepare handover documentation for the RISE Project Coordinator.
Key Deliverables
Youth Readiness and Engagement
Updated youth database and employment status tracker.
Documented follow-up records and support interventions.
Reports on job application and interview support activities.
Updated placement readiness status reports.
Employment Placement
Updated employment opportunity pipeline.
Candidate referral and interview records.
Verified employment and internship placement reports.
Placement integration and follow-up documentation.
Project Closure
Outstanding placement tracker and action log.
Complete placement documentation and evidence records.
Progress and placement reports submitted within agreed timelines.
Final placement status report and project handover documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Project Management, Social Sciences, Career Guidance or a related field.
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in youth employability, employment placement, career guidance or project implementation.
Demonstrated experience supporting young people to secure employment or internship opportunities.
Strong communication, networking, coordination and follow-up skills.
Good understanding of disability inclusion and challenges faced by young persons with disabilities in accessing employment.
Experience managing databases, tracking results and preparing reports.
Ability to work independently and deliver agreed outputs within established timelines.
Required Competencies
Youth employment and career development expertise.
Stakeholder engagement and employer relationship management.
Data management and reporting skills.
Communication and facilitation skills.
Project coordination and follow-up capabilities.
Understanding of disability inclusion and workplace accessibility.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Light for the World Program Consultant – RISE Project Jobs in Kenya
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