Jesuit Refugee Service Digital Learning Site Officer Jobs in Kenya

Jesuit Refugee Service Digital Learning Site Officer Jobs in Kenya

Organization Overview

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is Ministry of the Society of Jesus, incorporated as an international non-governmental organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The organization was founded in November 1980 and now has a presence in over 56 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office (IO) in Rome.

The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term well-being of refugees and displaced people while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs. The main services provided are in the field of education, reconciliation, livelihood activities and psychosocial support.

Currently, more than 724,000 individuals are direct beneficiaries of JRS projects. In Kenya, JRS has two projects: an urban refugee project in Nairobi focussing on Education and Livelihoods and field project in Kakuma Refugee Camp focussing on Education, Integrated psychosocial inclusive Education programme in Centres and Safe Shelters.

Role Purpose

The Digital Learning Site Officer (DLSO) is responsible for working with the Pathfinder Coordinator in overseeing the students involved in the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) AS/BA Program that was launched in November 2019.

Students in the SNHU AS/BA program are required to complete internships in established organizations and complete capstone projects to demonstrate their learned skills. The DLSO plays a significant role in the students’ internship and capstone initiatives. The DLSO serves as a key interlocutor between students and potential employers and provides students with necessary trainings and opportunities to secure internships in established organizations.

The DLSO ensures the provision of internship proposals and feedback to the JRS education team.

Key Areas of Accountability

General Oversight of the Program, Students, and Staff:

Being present at Nairobi’s JRS’s Learning Center from 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday, except when working out of office on internship and employment acquisition and advocacy

Supervising the Academic coaches and providing guidance and feedback on their work and programs with the students

Running weekly meetings with the students, and leading mini-workshops, check-ins, and team building activities Securing internship and employment opportunities for students and advocating for refugee work permits:

Tracking student progress and ensuring timely acquisition of

internships

Tracking student internship experience with students and employers

Networking with companies and businesses to secure internships

Providing students with professional development workshops and opportunities to help ensure they are internship and employment-ready

Researching employment restrictions for refugees in Kenya

Creating and carrying out an advocacy strategy to encourage the Government of Kenya to allow work permits for graduates

Onboarding New Students and Tracking Student Progress:

Providing guidance to students in the AS and BA admissions process and liaising with SNHU and JRS Kenya on requirements and submissions

Tracking student progress on the Power BI system

Flagging students falling below minimum scholarship requirements and developing action plans with these students

Downloading course content and liaising with the IT department to distribute course content to students

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration BBIT or Education.

Must be highly proactive in communicating locally and internationally with students, on-site members, supervisors, faculty, and JRS staff

Must have high expectations of quality and be very detail-oriented

Strong problem-solving skills and a mind for innovation

Highly proactive management and coordination skills, ensuring effective and efficient workflow

Must have excellent computer skills and be fluent with a variety of online educational resources

Ability to work in a multi-cultural/global office across different departments

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills

Proficiency with MS Office, Google Calendar, and other relevant Google apps

Familiarity with online work tools and project management software is preferred

Critical and contextual thinking skills

Strong time management and self-direction skills set

Ability to work in an open office environment

Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to work under high pressure

Excellent organizational skills and event planning experience

Experience in teaching or conducting workshops

Experience in advocacy and networking

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Jesuit Refugee Service Digital Learning Site Officer Jobs in Kenya

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