Self Reliance Coordinator at RefuSHE

In 2008, they launched RefuSHE, then Heshima Kenya, in that vision. Anne & Talyn founded RefuSHE as an innovative solution within the global refugee crisis - an organization built on the principle that every young woman deserves opportunity.

 

Self Reliance Coordinator

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

The purpose of a self-reliance coordinator is to coordinate and implement RefuSHE's self-reliance initiatives across the Artisan Collective and Girls Empowerment Program (GEP) and Livelihoods activities. The role ensures effective delivery of vocational skills, business development, financial inclusion, and protection-linked livelihood programs for refugee youth and women, fostering long-term economic independence and resilience

Key Responsibilities:

Program planning and coordination

  • Conduct annual market and participatory assessments and adapt the recommendations.
  • Develop need-based departmental budgets that align with departmental strategies
  • Consolidate departmental annual work plans with the protection department
  • Adopt market system approaches across the self-reliance department
  • Oversee program delivery in line with donor commitments and organizational strategic goals
  • Ensure adherence to ethical, cultural, and fair-trade standards
  • Liaise with external partners to create synergy in the RefuSHE holistic model.

Artisan Collective Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with governing authorities, i.e., renewal of Unified Business Permit
  • Manage production planning, quality control, and market readiness of artisan collective products
  • Develop and implement growth strategies and customer expansion plans.
  • Coordinate inventory management, timely shipments, and revenue collection.

GEP Vocal Education Support

  • Collaboration with line ministries and institutions TVETA and NITA
  • Lead the team in market assessments and design market-driven vocational training
  • Lead in identification of internship and job linkage opportunities
  • Ensure holistic integration of entrepreneurship and AI skills training in vocational courses
  • Ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all participants

Livelihoods and Community Engagement

  • Oversee design and implementation of the urban savings and loans group interventions for the Women Ambassador Groups and other community-led initiatives
  • Take lead in micro-enterprise analysis and categorization and adopt appropriate interventions informed by vulnerability and capacity assessments
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration, including private and corporate entities, financial institutions, NGOs, working groups, and community-based organizations
  • Integration

Monitoring, Evaluating, and Reporting

  • Track program performance indicators and impact metrics across all self-reliance programs
  • Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain detailed records of production, training participation, and community engagement outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies

Innovation

  • Identify opportunities for innovative work promoting issues around program development and quality

Partnership Development

  • Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with private sectors, training institutions, and donor agencies
  • Represent RefuSHE in thematic groups and government forums related to education, livelihoods, and youth employment
  • Support proposal development and concept note creation for funding self-reliance initiatives

Team Leadership and capacity building

  • Supervise and mentor a diverse team of staff and community facilitators
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and promote a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Facilitate cross training and professional development across Artisan Collective, GEP and livelihoods teams
  • Implementation of the core humanitarian standards in programs

Requirements and qualifications

  • Degree in Economics, Business Studies and or specialization in Co-operative Development
  • A minimum of 3 years doing similar work - demonstrated entreprise development
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the regional and global market in textile and beauty amongst other value chains
  • Proven experience in managing donor funded programs
  • Capacity to conduct market assessments
  • Competence in bridging refugee protection and capacities in line with evolving refugee context

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@refushe.org , citing the position title "Self-Reliance Coordinator" on the email subject line, by close of business on 13th June, 2025.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We appreciate all applications received; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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