Mennonite Central Committee Young Adult International Exchange Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya

Mennonite Central Committee Young Adult International Exchange Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches and shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation. In Kenya, MCC supports projects with local partner organizations in food security, health, education, and peacebuilding. The MCC Kenya office is in Westlands, Nairobi.

MCC Kenya seeks an energetic and self-motivated person with excellent people skills to coordinate its young adult international exchange program.


Responsibilities

Manage MCC Kenya’s young adult (22-30 years old) exchange program, which each year hosts four international participants in Kenya and sends six Kenyans and Tanzanians to international locations:

Explore potential assignments, select host families, review job descriptions, review applications, and select candidates

Mentor and provide support for the participants living in Kenya and stay connected with those leaving Kenya and Tanzania for other countries

Provide orientation and learning support for participants including organizing language study, intentional learning activities, and relationship-building amongst participants

Process immigration and visa requirements

Facilitate the interaction of Kenyan/Tanzanian alumni of the MCC young adult exchange programs.

Organize learning tours and staff visits from MCC global as needed


Program support

Accompany an MCC Kenya partner receiving project grant

Maintain MCC Kenya’s project and program database

Support MCC Kenya staff and partners as they implement safeguarding requirements

Participate in MCC meetings, conferences, and events, including weekly team devotions

Perform other related duties as required



Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Community Development, Project Management, International Relations, Education or related degree

At least five years relevant experience, preferably in an NGO

Excellent

people skills, including the ability to mentor young adults with wisdom and empathy

Cross-cultural experience (either in Kenya or outside of Kenya)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

English and Kiswahili fluency both written and spoken

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Legal right to work in Kenya



Personal Characteristics

Commitment to MCC’s mission and values, including service and nonviolence

Passion for interacting with young people and with people from other countries

Maturity and sound judgment

Self-motivated and able to take initiative

Good time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Attention to detail and accuracy

Positive attitude and enthusiastic team spirit


How to apply


Apply by 21 July 2022 by emailing to kenya.recruitment@mcc.org a cover letter (no longer than one page explaining how you have the skills to do this job well and are a good fit with MCC’s mission) and a CV (no longer than two pages summarizing your education and previous work experience) combined in a single PDF document.


In addition, enter basic information about yourself on the Google form at https://bit.ly/3OQn29N.

Please note that applications not following these instructions will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For more information and job application details, see;
Mennonite Central Committee Young Adult International Exchange Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya



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