Volunteer Trainers – Economic Empowerment

(Thika-West, Thika-East, Ruiru & Gatanga Districts only)

Are you a youth living in Ruiru, Thika West, Thika East or Gatanga districts?

Are you passionate about young people and actively involved in youth activities where you live?

Do you want to gain skills, tools and experience that can allow you to go into consultancy (self employment), work with micro-finance and business development institutions or NGO’s involved in youth livelihoods development programs?

Then this opportunity is for you!

Mercy Corps through funding by USAID is currently implementing the Yes Youth Can (YYC) Program in Central Province.

The program is designed to empower Kenya’s youth population through building capacity of youth groups and organizations to engage with markets, governments and their immediate communities; and to pursue their legitimate needs and interests more effectively in a way that builds positive inter-ethnic networks.

The program has an economic empowerment component which includes comprehensive life skills, job-skills, and entrepreneurship training for young people. We are looking for volunteer young women and men to be empowered as community based trainers to support this. You will be helping youths in your district increase their income base as you develop your own competence in the mentioned areas. .

If your answer is yes to all the above questions and in addition you;

a. Are available – Trainer should be available to deliver trainings and have a role in their community or region as a trainer.

b. Have the right attitude – Trainers should enjoy working with youth groups and can play a supportive role as model or mentor.

c. Have the reach – Trainers should have access to and feel comfortable working in environments where youth groups are trained or reside within their home districts.

d. Are flexible – Youth are a diverse cohort. Trainers should therefore be able to adapt their practice to meet various needs among different youth in the community.

e. Are committed – Trainers should demonstrate a commitment to youths, youth empowerment, YYC goals and objectives.

Other minimum qualifications include:

1. ‘O’ Level (KCSE) Certificate (Post-Secondary qualifications in business administration, economics and related specializations preferred though not necessary as a trainer as the successful candidates will be trained)
2. At least 1 year related work experience in a Community Based or Local Non-Governmental Organization or running their own small business/enterprise.
3. Membership to a YYC Village Bunge.
4. Proven arithmetic, organization and planning skills.

Send your application and CV in confidence before 5:00pm Friday the 7th of October 2011 to:

Program Officer – Economic Empowerment,
Mercy Corps, YYC Program
Email: kalwala@ke.mercycorps.org

Hand-delivered applications can be dropped off at our Thika Office Reception, Ngoingwa Estate (alight at Sijas Stage along Thika Town – Mangu Road)

Ps: Please indicate your district of residence in the subject line. Female youth are especially encouraged to apply. Those who had applied need not reapply.