Pathfinder Coordinator- Kakuma at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was offi...

 

Pathfinder Coordinator- Kakuma

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationTurkana
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching  , Project Management 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

This is a senior Management position for a professional with leadership and administrative skills and experience with a focus to solutions

Project Cycle Management (PCM):

  • Design: Lead needs assessments and develop project proposals that are market-aligned, inclusive, and gender-sensitive.
  • Planning: Create detailed project work plans, budgets, and resource allocation frameworks for vocational and tertiary education initiatives.
  • Implementation: Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project activities, adhering to PCM principles.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Develop and implement tools to track progress and outcomes for education and livelihood projects.
  • Use evidence-based insights to adapt and improve project delivery.
  • Closure and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports for donors and internal stakeholders, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Research and Market Analysis:

  • Conduct labor market assessments to identify trends, skill gaps, and employment opportunities in Kakuma, Nairobi, and beyond.
  • Ensure all vocational and tertiary programs are informed by current and future market needs, making them demand-driven and impactful.
  • Develop partnerships with employers, training institutions, and industry experts to ensure relevance and job readiness of graduates.

Tertiary and Digital Education Integration:

  • Oversee the SNHU online degree program, ensuring students receive necessary academic and career support.
  • Link tertiary students and digital learners to internships, job placements, and entrepreneurship opportunities through partnerships with private sector actors and NGOs.
  • Promote digital inclusion by expanding access to technology and digital literacy for underserved groups.

Livelihood and Skills Development:

  • Supervise the implementation of livelihood projects, including Smart Farm, Mikono Shop, and food production, ensuring integration with vocational training.
  • Design vocational skills programs that include entrepreneurship training, soft skills development, and alignment with market needs.
  • Strengthen the livelihood-to-employment pipeline by connecting training graduates to economic opportunities.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

  • Develop and implement MEL frameworks to track project performance and ensure accountability.
  • Conduct post-training evaluations to assess the impact of education and livelihood initiatives on employment and income generation.
  • Document and disseminate best practices to inform future programming.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Work closely with the Programme Manager and Project Directors to align activities with broader organizational strategies.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with employers, academic institutions, local businesses, and donors to enhance the impact and sustainability of projects.
  • Represent JRS in external forums to advocate for market-responsive education and livelihood programs for refugees and host communities.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

  • Provide technical support and mentorship to project staff, enhancing their skills in PCM, market analysis, and MEL practices.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team to adapt programs to changing contexts and opportunities.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

  • A degree in Education, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • At least 5 years of experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM), including design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
  • Proven expertise in market research, livelihood programming, and linking education to employment opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of tertiary education and digital inclusion programs, including online learning platforms like SNHU.
  • Experience in managing vocational training programs and livelihood initiatives, with a focus on practical, market-aligned outcomes.
  • Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, report writing, and team leadership.
  • Proficiency in using MEL tools and frameworks for tracking progress and informing decision-making.
  • Familiarity with gender-sensitive programming, youth empowerment, and refugee contexts.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) on docs.google.com to apply

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